In addition to 15 approved locations for legal gambling (slot machines, poker games), Florida has cruise ships that operate out of Florida ports and sail out into international waters to host hourslong gambling casino cruises. When it comes to gambling, what's legal and what's not in Florida? Does Florida have casino boats, gambling cruises? These cruise ships may not be out overnight, or they run afoul of federal laws against 'gambling ships.'
But since the 1980s, cruise ships operating out of Florida ports (see below) have taken people three miles out into international waters to gamble. Other features include restaurants, bars, live entertainment, stand-up comedy, music and shows.
Magic City Casino has 800 slot machines, poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat and Jai Alai. Social: Tweet or browse photos and Reels at on Instagram. In this Tuesday, June 17, 2014, photo, a man plays slot machines at the Magic City Casino in Miami.