ST. MAARTEN

Philipsburg, the capital of St. Maarten is a charming town only three streets wide, but it is a bustling commercial center. St. Maarten is 144 miles east of Puerto Rico and 140 miles northwest of Guadeloupe. St. Maarten, the Dutch half, shares the island with St. Martin, the French half. Their combined population is 30,000. Together they offer something for everyone. It is one of the Caribbean's most popular and fast growing destination. St. Maarten comprises the 16 square miles of the southern portion of the 37 square mile island.

Front Street, Philipsburg, St.Maarten, N.A.

Tel: (5) 32102.

Type: Roman Theme Casino.

Location: Downtown.

Casino: Las Vegas style.

Games: 182 slots, tables (6 blackjack, 2 roulette), 3 poker.

Open: 11am-3am daily.ID / Passport proof of age 18.Private Gaming Room for High Rollers.

Description: A roman themed casino with the highest table limits on St.Maarten.Free limousine shuttle service for high rollers from all St.Maarten hotels.Credit lines are available for clients with good U.S.casino credit ratings.

Affiliation: Vegas Amusement N.V.

PO Box 310, Philipsburg, St.Maarten, N.A.

Tel: (5) 22447 or 22446.

Fax: (5) 23859.

Type: Superior first class hotel & casino.

Location: On the white sand beach at Great Bay 1 mile walking distance of Philipsburg shopping and a 20 minute drive from French Marigot, 5 miles / 8 km to Juliana Airport.

Golden Casino: Small Las Vegas style.

Games: slots, 9 tables (6 blackjack, 1 craps, 2 roulette).

Open: 8am-3am.No Entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.

Amenities: 285 rooms, restaurants (La Bella Vista elegant; Shipwreck Terrace coffee shop), poolside bar, entertainment (Harbor View Lounge).freshwater pool; tennis, water sports, beach, meeting facilities.

Airport Transportation: limo, taxi.Season year round.Reservations Suggested.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$85 - 260.

Energy Surcharge: 5%.

Service: 15%.

Tax: 5%.

Description: A modern 5 story resort hotel.Nightly entertainment includes the Las Vegas style Golden Casino with a European Flair.

Affiliation: Sea and Sun Resorts.

Mayo Bay, St.Philipsburg, St.Maarten, N.A.

Tel: (5) 42115 (5) 53180.

Type: Superior first class resort hotel.& casino.

Location: On the rocky cliff overlooking Mayo Beach, 2 mi./ 3 km to Juliana Airport.

Casino Clientele: Nationals & Tourists.

Casino Royale: Las Vegas style.

Games: 250 slots, 16 blackjack, 3 craps, 6 roulette, 3 Caribbean stud, baccarat, min-baccarat.

Open: lpm-4am.No Entrance Fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum Gaming Age 18.

Amenities: 600 rooms & suites, wheelchair access, restaurants, bars, entertainment (showroom, discotheque; nightclub), 3 swimming pools.4 tennis courts, health & fitness club, water sports, shopping arcade, meeting facilities.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MC / VISA.

Rates: US$110 - 440.

Service: 15%.

Tax: 5%.

Description: Attractive resort hotel built in 1970 and reopened after extensive renovations in 1985.

Affiliation: Sea and Sun Resorts Hotel.

PO Box 909, Philipsburg, St.Maarten, N.A.

Casino Tel: (5) 53069.

Fax: (5) 53074.

Hotel Tel: (5) 42801.

Fax: (5) 54281.

Type: First class vacation resort & casino.

Location: On the southwestern side of the island on 172 acres of tropical grounds along the Caribbean, 7 miles / 11 km from Philipsburg, 1 mile / 1.6 km to Juliana Airport.

Clientele: Equal Mix of Nationals & Foreign Tourists.

Grand Casino: Las Vegas style 2,196 sq.ft./ 204 sq.m.

Games: slots, 28 tables (17 blackjack (US$5 -1,000), 2 craps (US$5 - 500), 4 American roulette(US$5 - 25), 1 French Roulette (US$5 - 25), 1 baccarat (US$5 - 300), 1 big six (US$5 - 50), Caribbean Stud Poker (US$5 - 1,000).

Open: 7pm-3am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Casual dress.Sponsored Junkets.

Free gaming lessons: craps.

Amenities: 600 rooms, suites & villas, 8 restaurants (The Shipwreck breakfast & lunch; The Deli breakfast & lunch; Le Gourmet French & continental cuisine; Little Italy Italian menu; Bamboo Garden Chinese cuisine; Frigate steak & seafood; L'il Ocean Reef seafood specialties), 10 lounges, entertainment (Le Club Dancing), 2 saltwater swimming pools, 14 tennis courts, pro shop, 18 hole golf course, water sports, shopping arcade, meeting facilities.

Airport Transportation: limo, taxi.Season year round.

Reservations: Suggested.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MC / VISA.

Rates: US$125 - 205; Suites US$175 - 280.2BR Suite / penthouse rates on request.

Service: 15%.

Tax: 5%.

Description: A popular beach front resort and casino.The Grand Casino is one of the Caribbean's largest and offers Atlantic City / Las Vegas style gaming in an elegant atmosphere.

Airport Blvd.Philipsburg, St.Maarten, N.A.

Tel: (5) 43293.

Type: Casino.

Games: slots, tables (blackjack, craps, roulette), sports book (15 large screens).

Open: 12noon-4am.

Amenities: restaurant, bar.

PO Box 431, Philipsburg, St.Maarten, N.A.

Hotel Tel: (5) 42503.

Fax: (5) 42133.

Casino Tel: (5) 42503.

Type: Superior first class resort complex & casino.

Location: on 13 acre beach front estate in Pelican Keys, 15 minutes from Philipsburg, 10 minutes to Juliana Airport.

Casino Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Pelican Casino: Las Vegas style 7,000 sq.ft./ 650 sq.m.

Games: 130 slots, 14 tables (blackjack, craps, American roulette, Caribbean stud poker, Let it Ride, Pelican poker (bet limits US$5 - 500)).

Open: 8pm-3am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.

Amenities: 514 studios & suites, restaurants, cocktail Lounges, entertainment, pool & beach parties, 4 swimming pools w / Waterfalls, 6 hot tubs & jacuzzis, health center, tennis, water sports, boat trips, horseback ridding, duty free shopping.

Airport Transportation: limo, taxi.Season year round.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: Studio US$95 - 420.

Service: 15%.

Tax: 5%.

Description: A self contained resort and casino complex.The Las Vegas style casino is in the Pelican Great House Building.

Affiliation: casino operator Global Casinos, Inc.

PO Box 2089, Philipsburg, St.Maarten, N.A.

Tel: (5) 44326.

Fax: (5) 44332.

Type: Luxury resort & casino.

Location: On Simpson Bay.

Clientele: Mix of Americans, Europeans, South Americans.

Mont Fortune Casino: Las Vegas style 12,500 sq.ft./ 1,162 sq.m.

Games: 153 slots (50 - US$1) video keno, video blackjack, video poker; Largest Jackpot Paid US$3,800; 28 tables (18 blackjack (US$5 - 2,500), 1 craps (US$5 - 500), 4 American roulette (US$1-25 str.up), 1 English Roulette (US$5 - 100 str.

Up), 2 Caribbean Stud (US$5 - 1,000), 2 baccarat: 2 (US$5 - 10,000)).

Open: 12noon-3.30am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Elegant / Casual dress.

Casino language: English, Spanish.

Casino currency: US$.Private High Stakes Room.Casino sponsored junkets.

Free gaming lessons: blackjack, roulette "0".

Amenities: 88 suites.3 restaurants (La Terrasse, L'Espadon, La Belle Vie), entertainment, pool bar, boutiques, tropical gardens, health bar, spa & tennis center, water sports, marina, children's play center.

Credit Cards: AE / MC.

Rates: US$290 - 600.

Service: 15%.

Tax: 5%.

Description: Sheraton's Newest luxury resort and casino.An island within the island of St.Maarten.

Affiliation: ITT Destinations, Inc.(Sheraton Hotels & Casinos).

67 Front St., P.O.Box 65, Philipsburg, St.Maarten, N.A.

Tel: (5) 22847, 22323, 22324.

Fax: (5) 24356.

Casino Tel: (5) 22952.

Type: Tourist class hotel & casino.

Location: In the center of Philipsburg overlooking Great Bay, 5 mi./ 8 km to Julianna Airport.

Casino Clientele: Nationals & Tourists.

Casino: Las Vegas style downstairs in the Seaview Hotel.

Games: slots, tables (10 blackjack, craps, roulette).

Open: fpm-3am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.

Amenities: 45 rooms, restaurants nearby, entertainment (Why Not Piano Bar Nightclub).Season Year Round.Reservations Suggested.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$55 - 130.

Service: 10%.

Tax: 5%.

Description: A small beach front hotel with an informal atmosphere.

Cupecoy, PO Box 14, Philipsburg, St.Maarten, N.A.

Tel: (5) 42500.

Fax: (5) 52502.

Type: Superior first class resort complex & casino.

Location: At Cupecoy Bay atop white sandstone cliffs surrounded by lush tropical gardens, convenient to Marigot and Philipsburg, 5 mi./ 8 km to Juliana Airport.

Atlantic Casino: Las Vegas style 10,000 sq.ft./ 909 sq.m.

Games: 118 slots (250, US$1), 26 tables (17 blackjack, 2 craps, 4 roulette, 1 baccarat, 1 mini-baccarat, 1 big six).

Open: 4pm-3am daily.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: US$.

Amenities: 269 rooms, 98 suites, wheelchair access, restaurants (gourmet & poolside), bars, swim-up bar, 3 freshwater swimming pools, tennis, golf & water sports available, meeting facilities.

Airport Transportation: free pick-up, limo, taxi, bus.Season Year Round.

Reservations: required.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / CBNISA.

Rates: US$140 - 275.

Service: 15%.

Tax: 5%.

Description: A luxurious island resort and casino.Accommodations are delightfully appointed and include hillside, garden view and oceanfront rooms or one and two bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens.For your enjoyment the resort's lovely Piazza offers unique shops and boutiques including dutyfree leather goods.The casino offers international ambience and a good mix of casino games.

Affiliation: casino operator Vegas Amusement N.V.