I couldn't find it - the streets were very small, narrow and crowded. I gave up and headed back to where I was to meet my family. I saw the "Casino" sign and decided to take a look. Very small place (literally a storefront). Mostly aged slots and a few tables in the back. No one playing as a cruise ship had not docked. Small casino "cage" to the right. I went up to the woman in the cage and asked if I could buy some chips. She told me "we don't sell chips here - get out" (or words to that effect). The only action in the casino was a couple getting scammed with that ping-pong ball "Super Keno" game. (They were handing out "free play" coupons outside the casino.)
Here is some info on the scam - scroll down to get the info:
http://www.cruiselinefans.com/antigua/31630-antigua-dominican-republic-casino-scam-alert.html
(Please note that this is an older article. The Princess Casino in Antigua did offer this game at one time, but no longer does. The largest and most professional casino on this island - since the St. James Club casino closed.)
The couple playing wasn't in too deep, maybe down $100 to $200. The dealer was really selling it and the guy playing asked me, "What do you think?" I told him it's a scam and to quit. The dealer told me to get out and called someone from the back.
I went outside and told another group of tourists who were getting their "coupons" to forget it. I then heard "Hey, come here" and turned around to see Mike Tyson in a tank-top coming towards me. I ran across all the lanes of traffic around the taxi cabs and took the picture of the casino.
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