Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino
Hallandale Beach, FL
Live thoroughbred racing
Slot casino
The Big Easy Casino
831 N Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
- Open around the clock on weekends
- Poker daily until 4am
- Slots and a race book
The short version
About The Big Easy Casino
The Big Easy Casino, formerly Mardi Gras Casino and Race Track, keeps split hours: the casino is open 9am to 4am Monday through Thursday, then without a break from 9am Friday until 4am Monday. The poker room deals daily, 10am to 4am. The state counted about 678 slot machines in play on average in August 2026, and there is a race book. Slots are 21 and over; poker and race betting are open from 18, according to the casino.
A plan for a 163,000 square foot replacement casino was on the Hallandale Beach City Commission's agenda for October 13, 2026. Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino is about a mile away.
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 The Big Easy Casino
831 N Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Games, hotel and amenities
Inside The Big Easy Casino
| Operator | 831 Federal Highway Acquisition, LLC |
|---|---|
| Former names | Mardi Gras Casino and Race Track |
| Slot machines | 678 average in play, August 2026 (FGCC) |
| Poker room | Yes, daily 10am to 4am |
| 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 slot report FY 2026/27 (machines in play, August 2026), FGCC cardroom license 144, 2026/27, FGCC cardroom revenue report FY 2026/27 (July and August 2026), The Big Easy Casino, Hoodline on the replacement casino plan, October 2026, Location: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Questions about The Big Easy Casino
Where is The Big Easy Casino?
At 831 N Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, about 15 miles from Downtown Miami as the crow flies. It's one of Florida's eight slot casinos at pari-mutuel sites, licensed by the Florida Gaming Control Commission, and you need to be 21 to play the slots.
What are the hours at The Big Easy Casino?
Casino Monday to Thursday 9am to 4am and around the clock from Friday 9am to Monday 4am; poker room daily 10am to 4am, according to its website.
What is the phone number for The Big Easy Casino?
954-924-3200.
Does The Big Easy Casino have a poker room?
Yes, daily 10am to 4am. Check the casino's poker page for today's games and tournaments.