Aruba is a small island in the Caribbean Sea, not far off the coast of Venezuela. Known as “one happy island,” it is a major tourist destination for vacationers from around the world. Many people travel to Aruba to experience the wonderful beaches, superb weather, marvelous scenery, a variety of water sports, and the non-stop entertainment and fun of the Aruba casinos. It has been a popular location for the series of tournament games played in the World Poker Tour for a number of years. Some Aruba casinos are open 24 hours, and others open at 11:00 a.m. for slots and 1:00 p.m. for games and remain open until the wee hours of the morning. Gambling in Aruba casinos is done with U.S. currency, but the payouts are seldom as spectacular as what you’ll find in Nevada or New Jersey.
There are several casinos in hotels on the island in the capital of Oranjestad and on Palm Beach. One lavish, Vegas-style casino in Aruba is the Stellaris Casino at the Aruba Marriott Resort, with over 18,000 square feet of gambling space. Open from 10:00 a.m. for slots and 12 Noon for games, the excitement of this Aruba casino lasts until 4:00 a.m. The Stellaris has 500 slots, 33...