Tampa Bay Downs Poker Room
Tampa, FL
- Poker
At a thoroughbred track
Card room
TGT Poker & Racebook
755 East Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604
- 10 poker tables, says the room
- Formerly Tampa Greyhound Track
- Five miles from downtown Tampa
The short version
About TGT Poker & Racebook
TGT Poker & Racebook counts 10 poker tables plus 4 tables for player dealer games, according to the room; its FGCC license would allow up to 25. Former names include Tampa Greyhound Track and Lucky's Card Room. The games list includes Pai Gow, Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Three Card Poker, and there is a race book.
Hours are 10am to 2am Sunday through Thursday and 10am to 3am Friday and Saturday, and the room closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The minimum age is 18. It is on East Waters Avenue, about five miles in a straight line from downtown Tampa, and the same distance from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.
Written from the Florida Gaming Control Commission's records and the venue's own website, checked in October 2026. Places change, so take it as a guide rather than the last word.
Location
Finding TGT Poker & Racebook
755 East Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604
Games, hotel and amenities
Inside TGT Poker & Racebook
| Operator | TBD Entertainment, LLC |
|---|---|
| Former names | Lucky's Card Room, Tampa Greyhound Track |
| Games | Pai gow poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Three Card Poker |
| Poker room | Yes, 10 tables 10 poker tables plus 4 tables for player dealer games, according to the room. Licensed for up to 25 tables (FGCC 2026/27) |
| Horse racing simulcast | Yes |
Checked October 2026. Licenses, machine counts and card room table limits come from the Florida Gaming Control Commission; games, dining and hours from the venue's own site, which can change without notice. Sources: FGCC cardroom license 140, 2026/27, FGCC cardroom revenue report FY 2026/27 (July and August 2026), TGT Poker & Racebook, Location: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Questions about TGT Poker & Racebook
Where is TGT Poker & Racebook?
At 755 East Waters Avenue in Tampa, about 5 miles from Downtown Tampa as the crow flies. It's a card room licensed by the Florida Gaming Control Commission at a pari-mutuel site.
What are the hours at TGT Poker & Racebook?
Sunday to Thursday 10am to 2am, Friday and Saturday 10am to 3am; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, according to its website.
Does TGT Poker & Racebook have slot machines?
No. Florida allows slot machines only at tribal casinos and at eight slot casinos in Broward and Miami-Dade. Its card rooms deal poker and designated player games instead, and you can play from 18.
Does TGT Poker & Racebook have a poker room?
Yes, with 10 tables. 10 poker tables plus 4 tables for player dealer games, according to the room. Licensed for up to 25 tables (FGCC 2026/27). Check the casino's poker page for today's games and tournaments.