Laura Q.
Yelp
I rarely leave reviews but my experience at Miccosukee Casino in Miami was frustrating enough that I felt it was important to share, especially for poker players considering this place.
I played at their 1/3 poker table, which often theres only table running, so there's no real option to move to a different table if things get uncomfortable. From the moment I sat down, I felt like an outsider. A large group of players were clearly regulars and speaking loudly in Spanish about their hands, giving advice, and even telling each other not to raise or not to call certain players. It was blatant collusion that completely ruins the integrity of the game.
To make matters worse, when the dealer who didn't speak Spanish politely told the table multiple times to speak English only (as per poker etiquette and fairness), the group ignored him, mocked him, and didn't really tip. They were flat-out rude to him for trying to keep the game fair.
What's more disturbing is that the other two dealers during my session seemed to not only allow this behavior but actively participated in it. They laughed with the regulars, chatted in Spanish, and even gave fist bumps at the table. It felt extremely biased, unprofessional, and left me, someone who doesn't speak Spanish, at a clear disadvantage. There was no effort to create a fair, welcoming, or inclusive environment.
The vibe here felt less like a professional casino and more like a tight-knit clique where if you're not "in" you're invisible. I don't throw the term racism around lightly, but the treatment I observed toward both the one fair dealer and toward players who didn't speak Spanish made me incredibly uncomfortable.
If you're looking to play in a fair, professional, and inclusive environment, do yourself a favor and go to Magic City or another nearby casino. I've had much better experiences elsewhere in Miami. This place is absolutely not it.
