BOS 2025 FLORIDA
Sun, sand and slots—the Sunshine State offers a wide range of options for a great gambling getaway. Florida offers slot fans numerous properties with full-scale tribal casinos. These tend to be large, elegant properties with a vibrant slot and poker scene. The state’s pari-mutuel outlets are also extremely popular in the southern part of the state.
The tribal casinos are mainly Seminole Hard Rock outlets, with five locations across Florida. Under their compact with the state of Florida, the Seminoles offer Class III slots—the same random number generator games as in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and most commercial casinos. The properties traditionally offered just blackjack, baccarat, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride and Pai Gow Poker. But as part of the tribe’s new compact with the state, the Seminole properties also now offer craps, roulette and sports betting. The Hard Rock Bet sports betting app has grown quickly and allows players to bet on their mobile phones from anywhere in the state.
The Hard Rock properties continue to impress readers in the Best of Slots survey with Tampa and Hollywood properties switching positions again this year. After finishing second last year, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa returned to the top spot this year and offers players 190,000 square feet of gaming space, major entertainment acts, a AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel, rare rock ’n’ roll memorabilia throughout the property and much more. Hard Rock Tampa took center stage for Best Overall Casino, Best Progressive Slots, Best Video Poker, Best Hosts, Best Casino Cocktail Service, Best Nickel Slots, Best 50-cent Slots, Best Dollar Slots, Best $5+ Slots, Best Slot Club, Best Comps and Best VIP Service.
The Hard Rock Hollywood dropped one spot, but remains a best-in-class for gamblers. Guests will find an abundance of entertainment, gaming and luxury. With its nightly Guitar Hotel Light Show, numerous concerts at the Hard Rock Live, comedy club performances and over 20 bars, there is always something to check out. The Hollywood Hard Rock resonated with readers as Best Variety Of Slots, Best High-End Slot Area and Best Players Club Lounge.
Not many casinos feature grounds quite as green and immaculate as Hialeah Park and Casino. The slot scene inside also impressed readers and the property grabbed third place for the fifth straight year. Along with being a great place to play some of the latest slots, Hialeah Park boasts over 200 acres of lush landscape, a beautiful horse racing course and an Audubon Bird Sanctuary. This property came out on top as Best Reel Slots, Friendliest Casino, Best Penny Slots, Best Quarter Slots, Best Slot Club Promotions and Best Customer Service.
Strictly Slots Best of Slots Awards 2025
Florida
Best Overall Gaming Resort
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
3 Harrah’s Pompano Beach
Best Overall Casino
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
3 Gulfstream Park Casino
Best Reel Slots
1 Hialeah Park & Casino
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
3 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Best Video Slots
1 Gulfstream Park & Casino
2 Harrah’s Pompano Beach
3 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Best Progressive Slots
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Hialeah Park & Casino
3 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Best Video Poker
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Gulfstream Park Casino
3 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Casino Where You Feel Luckiest
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Hialeah Park & Casino
3 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Friendliest Casino
1 Hialeah Park & Casino
2 Gulfstream Park & Casino
3 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Best Hosts
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
3 Harrah’s Pompano Beach
Best Casino Cocktail Service
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
3 Gulfstream Park & Casino
Best Penny Slots
1 Hialeah Park & Casino
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
3 Gulfstream Park & Casino
Best Nickel Slots
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Hialeah Park & Casino
3 Gulfstream Park & Casino
Best Quarter Slots
1 Hialeah Park & Casino
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
3 Harrah’s Pompano Beach
Best 50-cent Slots
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Gulfstream Park & Casino
3 Miccosukee Casino & Resort
Best Dollar Slots
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
3 Hialeah Park & Casino
Best $5+ Slots
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
3 Gulfstream Park & Casino
Best Variety of Slots
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
3 Harrah’s Pompano Beach
Best High-End Slot Area
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
3 Miccosukee Casino & Resort
Best Bingo
1 Miccosukee Casino & Resort
2 Seminole Classic Casino
Best Bingo Tournaments
1 Miccosukee Casino & Resort
2 Seminole Classic Casino
Best Slot Club
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, Unity by Hard Rock
2 Harrah’s Pompano Beach, Caesars Rewards
3 Hialeah Park & Casino, Players Club
Best Comps
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Harrah’s Pompano Beach
3 Hialeah Park & Casino
Best Slot Club Promotions
1 Hialeah Park & Casino
2 Gulfstream Park & Casino
3 Miccosukee Casino & Resort
Best Players Club Lounge
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
3 Harrah’s Pompano Beach
Best Customer Service
1 Hialeah Park & Casino
2 Miccosukee Casino & Resort
3 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Best VIP Service
1 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
3 Harrah’s Pompano Beach
