Avalon Casino Punta Cana — Attraction in Higüey

If your looking for the glitz of Vegas and some hot slots avoid this place. But if you're staying within walking distance and looking for a change of pace, it's worth the walk.

There are a variety of slot machines. Tables are limited but there was no problems finding an open seat. Tables minimums are low which is nice for an occasional gambler like myself. The staff is friendly but a little sloppy so be sure to be watching for dealer errors. The tables are ran a little too "relaxed", people were laying bets late on the roulette table, nearly at the same time the ball was about to stop, which lead to some sketchy chip placements. This place is not ran like the casinos in the US.

Drinks are free as long as you as you stick with the cheap stuff. Smoking is allowed. The place is clean, but the entrance was a bit dull on the side we entered from. Overall my wife and I had a good time. Felt like a new activity to do when everything at the resort was...

Scam Alert ! Free Game as you enter. I won 3400 dollars (USD) but they did not give it to me. He said you didn’t hit the number. I said ok, please turn the camera on so we both can see. There were 6 cameras and yes you are right, not one camera was working at that time.

Now - Let me tell you the scam! He will keep telling you the casino want you to quit right now. You have this money points. Now the scam : he is cheating on the board! He counts the number and make it sound tempting for us. I won 3400 dollars. He miscounted the board and quickly removed the balls. When I said I want the camera to see my exact numbers. He said take your 80 dollars back and I will give you a free game. It’s all rigged. I would have won’t first 2500 dollars but he scammed me once. And then again at 3200. Ended up feeling like a LOSER! The American accent old age guy is just there to scam and make a living. PLEASE DONT...

I went here during a recent trip just to play poker. Had such a great time I stayed to close. Person who steals the show here is poker dealer “Jimmy”. Not only does he remember everyone’s names. He goes above and beyond for everyone at the table. Things I didn’t like. No free drinks. No food to be had mostly. Was made to turn my baseball hat around at entrance. I found this both awkward and strange. The action started as hold ‘em. Then went to dealers choice. There’s a disco here and an after hours. Lot of creepy working girls here if that’s your thing. Got propositioned in the parking lot. Laughed it off was hungry for food and nothing else. I’ll be back...