Casino Royale Sint Maarten

Casino Royale Sint Maarten is the largest casino on the shared island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten, operating within the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort at Maho — the most celebrated spot on an island already known for its beaches, duty-free shopping, and 36 defined beaches in 87 square kilometres. Maho Beach's primary fame comes from its position at the end of Princess Juliana International Airport's Runway 10: arriving aircraft on final approach pass directly over the beach at 10–20 metres altitude, a spectacle so dramatic — and occasionally dangerous from jet blast — that it has made Maho one of the most photographed spots in the Caribbean and the subject of countless viral videos.

The casino floor offers roulette, blackjack, baccarat, craps, three-card poker, and an extensive slot hall. Casino Royale is the flagship gaming venue on the Dutch side, and the Maho Beach resort strip — which clusters hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and casino venues within a few hundred metres — functions as Sint Maarten's entertainment hub. The 24-hour casino serves a mixed clientele of resort hotel guests, cruise ship passengers (Princess Juliana receives dozens of ships weekly), day-trippers from the French side (Saint-Martin), and the substantial community of expats and long-stay residents on an island where duty-free retail and gambling are central economic activities.