Bahamas Casino TOP-10
1) Baha Mar Casino - Caribbean "flagship" (Nassau, Cable Beach) - VALID
The largest casino in the Caribbean: 1000 + slots and ~ 100-119 tables, plus a William Hill sports book; display windows overlooking the turquoise ocean and integration with the resort's 45 + restaurants/bars.
Why in the TOP: scale, novelty of the slot park, strong MICE ecosystem and premium non-gaming (Rosewood/SLS/Grand Hyatt).
2) Atlantis Casino - Paradise Island "icon" (Nassau/Paradise Island) - LIVE
Casino "across the lagoon" between the buildings of The Royal and The Coral: ~ 80-85 tables and 700 + slots, high-limit zones, daily tournaments, integration with the water park and aquariums of the complex.
Why TOP: Legendary brand and unique integration with Atlantis family resort.
3) Resorts World Bimini Casino - "casino with panorama of the sea" (Bimini Islands) - VALID
Compact room ~ 10,000 square meters. ft: 160 + slots, live tables (blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps), high-limit and sports bar. It is positioned as the first casino in the world with panoramic water views.
Why in the TOP: proximity to South Florida (50 miles), a niche "boutique resort with a casino."
4) Grand Lucayan (Freeport, Grand Bahama) - in restart/redevelopment
In May 2025, Concord Wilshire Capital completed the purchase of the resort from the government for $120 million and announced a large-scale redevelopment; the fate of the casino is part of the future master plan. In parallel, there were processes to regain control over former casino assets/debts.
Why in the TOP: The key to reviving gaming tourism in Grand Bahama.
5) Crystal Palace Casino (Cable Beach, Nassau) - Closed (2015), Historic
Large site of the 1980s-2010s, closed on February 12. 2015 ahead of the Baha Mar launch; in 2018, hotel towers were dismantled.
Why TOP: The "bridge" between the Cable Beach era and the modern Baha Mar.
6) Princess/Royal Oasis Casino (Freeport) - Closed (since 2004), Historic
After the 2004 hurricanes, the facility closed and never returned; long-term attempts at investment transition (Harcourt and others) did not lead to a re-open; the area deteriorated after subsequent storms.
Why in the TOP: the legendary "magnet" Freeport of the 1980s-1990s; symbol of the need to reboot the island.
7) Treasure Bay Casino (Our Lucaya, Freeport) - Closed
Casino under Our Lucaya/Grand Lucayan, which remained Freeport's "last of the Mohicans" and has been closed for several years; the community regularly notes the need to restart it.
Why in the TOP: Freeport's last live point before conservation; local demand indicator.
8) The Casino at Lucaya (Port/Our Lucaya Complex, Freeport) - Historic/No Effect
Over the years, the site changed operator and branding; today featured as part of a closed block awaiting a new concept as part of the Grand Lucayan Rebield. (see also status in 4, 7).
9) Bahamas Princess Casino/Princess Tower (Freeport) - Historic/Inactive
Former "business card" Freeport (Princess Resort & Casino) with show programs "like in Vegas." Now - the object of "urban archeology" and a memorable point on the maps of lovers of the history of the resort.
10) Emerald Beach/early Cable Beach casinos (Nassau) - historic cluster
Before the Atlantis and Baha Mar era, Cable Beach was the "Bahamas Riviera" with early casino initiatives (Emerald Beach Hotel, etc.), from where the massive resort gambling tradition on New Providence began.
How to use this list player and content author
Where to play the tourist today:- Baha Mar, Atlantis, Resorts World Bimini - proven operating sites with transparent access rules for non-residents 18 +.
- Grand Lucayan (Freeport) - Redevelopment 2025 +, a potential return of casino tourism to Grand Bahama.
- Crystal Palace (closed, replaced by Baha Mar), Princess/Royal Oasis and Treasure Bay in Freeport are significant milestones explaining why the core of the gambling product is concentrated in Nassau/Bimini today.
Note on statuses
Statuses "valid/on pause/historical" are fixed for the date October 11, 2025. If you are planning a trip to Grand Bahama, check the latest news on the redevelopment of Grand Lucayan and the fate of the casino component.
Useful sources:
- Official casino pages: Baha Mar (slots/tables/sportbook), Atlantis (tables/slots), Resorts World Bimini (slots/tables/format).
- Freeport/Grand Bahama statuses: Grand Lucayan purchase (2025), Treasure Bay closures, Royal Oasis/Princess chronicle.
- Cable Beach story and Crystal Palace closure (2015), subsequent dismantling/implosion.
Bottom line: The real "top 3 to play today" in the Bahamas are Baha Mar, Atlantis and Resorts World Bimini. The remaining positions are a map of the past and near future (Freeport), which helps to understand why the country's modern casino tourism center is centered around Nassau and Bimini.