Does Clearwater Florida Have a Casino?

No, Clearwater Florida does not have a casino. There are several reasons why this is the case. First, the state of Florida does not allow casinos. This is because Florida is a family-friendly state and wants to keep its image as such.

PRO TIP:Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, Florida, which is one of the five counties in the state that does not have a casino. However, there are several nearby casinos located in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. Tampa Bay Downs in Tampa and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa are both popular casino destinations for Clearwater residents.

Second, even if the state of Florida did allow casinos, Clearwater is a very small city and would not be able to support a casino. Finally, the closest casino to Clearwater is in Tampa, which is about an hour away.