Tampa Greyhound Track, advertised as TGT Poker Room and TGT Poker & Racebook, is a poker-focused gambling property on East Waters Avenue in Tampa, Florida. Its main draw is cash games, tournaments, additional poker-based card games, and simulcast race wagering, with a kitchen and bar on-site. Its biggest limitation is breadth: this is not a slot casino or an overnight resort. I would shortlist it for poker players and race bettors, not a mixed group expecting a little of everything.
Tampa Greyhound Track at a glance
| Location | 755 E Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, retained from the existing Gamboool page |
|---|---|
| Property type | Poker room and simulcast racebook with additional poker-based card games |
| Poker tables | 10 advertised for cash games and multi-table tournaments |
| Additional card-game tables | Four advertised, serving six named variants |
| Race wagering | Simulcast racebook |
| Food and drinks | Sports lounge, bar, and full-service kitchen |
| Slots and attached hotel | No |
| Published phone | (813) 932-4313 |
| Supplied research date | October 11, 2026 |
The TGT official website publishes the table inventory and offers a current waiting-list feature. Check that list and the tournament schedule before leaving. Ten poker tables in the building does not mean ten games are running, much less ten games at your preferred stakes.
Property overview: a cardroom, not a casino resort
I think the fairest way to judge TGT is as a focused cardroom with a racebook alongside it. Comparing it with a full casino resort mostly produces a list of things it was never offering. For poker players, the useful questions are game selection, stakes, seating, and tournament structure. For a mixed group, the lack of slots and an attached hotel matters much more.
The supplied state licensing record lists TBD Entertainment, LLC as the permit holder. It shows a current cardroom operating license under Lucky’s Cardroom, expiring June 30, 2027, and a current pari-mutuel permit under TGT Poker & Racebook. Those differing trade names do not, by themselves, establish a closure or recent rebranding. Licensing also does not establish daily opening hours.
For alternatives with a different gaming mix, see our guide to Florida casinos.
Poker cash games and tournaments
TGT advertises 10 tables for cash games and multi-table tournaments. Before planning a session, confirm:
- Cash games: Which games are running, blinds, minimum and maximum buy-ins, rake, promotional deductions, and the waiting list.
- Tournaments: Entry fees, starting chips, blind levels, late registration, re-entries, and add-ons.
If you want Hold’em or a less common variant, check its actual availability rather than assuming the room’s general poker offering guarantees a seat.
For tournaments, I would look beyond the headline entry price and decide beforehand whether another entry fits the budget. A tournament provides a defined starting expense, not necessarily a defined total expense. Leave room in your schedule, too. Making a deep run is a nice problem to have, unless your ride home has already left.
For seating context, Poker Pilgrims’ firsthand TGT review describes adjustable, well-padded chairs on wheels. That is useful for a long tournament, although it reflects their visit rather than a confirmed current furniture inventory.
Additional table games
The operator advertises four additional tables for six games:
- Fortune Pai Gow
- Ultimate Texas Hold’em
- Three Card Poker
- Crazy Four Poker
- DJ Wild
- Face Up Pai Gow
Four tables cannot give all six variants a dedicated table simultaneously. If one particular game is the reason for your trip, call first.
Keep these games separate from ordinary poker cash games in your planning. Ultimate Texas Hold’em, for example, is not the same proposition as playing Hold’em against other players. The betting sequence, required wagers, and payout schedule matter. Ask for an explanation before putting chips down, particularly if a low advertised minimum caught your attention.
Slots and video poker
This is not a slot-casino outing. Do not expect reel machines, progressive slot banks, or machine-based video poker. A live poker room and video poker are different products. If machine play is your priority, I would choose another property rather than make TGT fit the wrong evening.
Racebook, simulcasting, and sportsbook status
TGT advertises simulcast race wagering and more than 100 flat-screen televisions in its racebook. Race bettors should confirm the day’s feeds and wagering hours before visiting.
The historic Greyhound Track name should not send you here expecting dogs racing on the property. The Florida Gaming Control Commission’s location directory labels its greyhound category as having no live racing, with intertrack or simulcast activity only. Simulcasting means the races take place elsewhere.
A racebook is not a sportsbook. the published information establishes race wagering, not an on-site operation taking bets on football, basketball, or other team sports. A sports lounge and televisions do not fill that gap.
Minimum bets and gambling-budget considerations
The homepage displays this wording: $2 Minimum Bets $20 Minimum Bets on Face-Up Paigow Only. I would not read that as a promise that every game costs only $2.00 a hand. The extract does not identify every game covered by the lower minimum or explain additional required wagers.
The supplied comparison puts Face-Up Pai Gow’s $20.00 advertised minimum at $18.00 higher and 10 times the general $2.00 advertised minimum. These are comparisons of posted minimums, not expected-loss calculations.
Gamboool original analysis
We assembled the comparison below from published information and our calculations. These are selected examples, rather than measured gambling sessions or a representative survey.
| Detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| Published poker-table inventory | The operator advertises 10 poker tables serving cash games and multi-table tournaments; this is inventory, not a count of tables currently running. |
| Published other-card-game inventory and lineup | The operator advertises four tables for six named games, distinct from its cash-game and tournament tables. This does not promise that all six games run simultaneously. |
| Advertised general minimum bet | The homepage advertises a $2.00 general minimum. It does not establish the total wagering requirement for a completed hand or identify every qualifying game. |
| Advertised Face-Up Pai Gow minimum bet | Face-Up Pai Gow is expressly listed with a $20.00 minimum, rather than the general $2.00 minimum. |
| Racebook and viewing facilities | The operator advertises simulcast wagering and more than 100 flat-screen televisions. This supports a racebook offering, not a claim of live racing or a team-sports sportsbook. |
| Dining and lounge amenities | The operator lists a sports lounge, a fully stocked bar, and a full-service kitchen. The supplied passage does not publish menu prices or kitchen hours. |
| Game-availability and waiting-list planning | The homepage offers a current waiting-list feature for checking games and joining the list; published table inventory should not be treated as live game availability. |
| Cash-game promotions | The operator advertises high-hand payouts every day of the week. The supplied text does not establish payout amounts, qualifying hands, or eligibility rules. |
| Website-accessibility assistance | Visitors who have difficulty using the website because of a disability can request assistance by phone or email. This is a website-access policy, not documentation of physical accessibility at the property. |
| Florida Gaming Control Commission location directory: Greyhound-category racing distinction | The directory labels its greyhound category as having no live racing, with intertrack or simulcast activity only. This is a statewide category note, not a property-specific operating schedule. |
| TBD Entertainment, LLC related licenses: Cardroom license status and listed trade name | The supplied state record lists cardroom operating license CLI140 as Current under Lucky’s Cardroom, with a June 30, 2027 expiration date. License status does not establish daily opening hours. |
| TBD Entertainment, LLC related licenses: Pari-mutuel permit status and listed trade name | The same state record lists permit PPM140 as Current under TGT Poker & Racebook. The cardroom and pari-mutuel entries use different trade names; the permit does not establish live greyhound racing. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Difference between advertised minimum wagers | $18.00 | Face-Up Pai Gow has a higher advertised minimum than the general minimum. Confirm which games qualify for the lower minimum and whether additional wagers are required. |
| Face-Up Pai Gow minimum relative to the general advertised minimum | 10 multiple of the general advertised minimum wager | The advertised minimums are not interchangeable when choosing a game for a modest budget. |
| Illustrative wagering volume at the $2.00 advertised minimum | $20.00 wagered, not net loss or required bankroll | Use this as a minimum-wager comparison, not a prediction of session cost. Later wagers, optional bets, and game outcomes are excluded. |
| Illustrative wagering volume at the Face-Up Pai Gow minimum | $200.00 wagered, not net loss or required bankroll | For the same illustrative number of minimum wagers, Face-Up Pai Gow involves more money wagered. This does not establish expected losses or how long a bankroll will last. |
Research references: tgtpoker.com, flgaming.gov, myfloridalicense.com.
Method: Published inputs collected 2026-10-11. Illustrative assumptions are labeled, and the full calculation inputs remain in the saved research record. These examples support planning; they do not predict a particular session.
For an illustrative comparison, 10 minimum wagers would put $20.00 into action at the lower figure, assuming it applies to the selected game, versus $200.00 at the Face-Up Pai Gow figure. These examples exclude additional and optional bets. They represent wagering volume, not net losses, a required bankroll, or a prediction of how long your money will last.
My advice is to ask two questions: “What is the minimum?” and “What must I wager to play the hand through?” The second answer is often more useful for budgeting.
Current cash-game buy-ins, tournament entry costs, and ATM fees are not supplied here. Keep food and transportation expenses separate from your gambling-loss limit. A low opening wager is not a spending plan.
Hotel, restaurants, and amenities
There is no attached hotel. Overnight visitors should choose lodging around their broader Tampa plans and the actual drive to East Waters Avenue. I would not book simply because an old listing calls a hotel “near the track.”
The operator advertises a sports lounge, fully stocked bar, and full-service kitchen. That is useful for players who want food and drinks without interrupting their visit, but the supplied official material does not provide a current menu, prices, or kitchen hours. Check the kitchen’s closing time separately from the cardroom’s hours.
For a rough dining-budget reference, Restaurant Guru’s TGT listing gives a range of $10.00 to $25.00 per person. Treat that as a third-party estimate, not a current menu quote or an all-in allowance for drinks, tax, and tips.
I would treat dining as a supporting amenity, not the basis for a restaurant recommendation. No supplied firsthand meal reports or current guest-review themes establish food quality, service speed, or value. This is not a pool-and-spa resort, either. Non-playing companions should have their own plan rather than count on shows, shopping, and other diversions.
Address, hours, parking, and visitor policies
The address retained from the existing Gamboool page is 755 E Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604. Use the street address when planning your route, and allow for Tampa traffic. No travel-time estimate is promised here.
As a scheduling starting point, Waze’s TGT listing shows these hours:
- Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning.
- Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following morning.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following morning.
These are third-party listed hours, not a guarantee that your preferred game or the kitchen operates throughout that window. Call before a late arrival.
Parking charges, valet service, and EV charging are not established in the supplied research. Confirm anything that affects your visit. If using transit, check the return trip as carefully as the outbound one.
Bring government-issued photo ID, and confirm admission requirements directly if age eligibility matters. Smoking rules and physical accessibility details also need confirmation. The website publishes accessibility assistance by phone and at webaccess@tgtpoker.com, but that notice concerns website use, not access through the building or parking lot.
Rewards and promotions
The operator advertises daily high-hand promotions and provides promotional-calendar links. Its jackpot and promotions page is another place to check announcements, but the supplied extract does not explain qualifying hands, payout amounts, or eligibility rules.
Ask which games qualify and whether promotional deductions apply. No loyalty-program earning rate or comp value is established here. I like a promotion as a bonus to a game I already want to play, not as an excuse to increase the budget.
Strengths, limitations, and who TGT suits best
- Best reasons to visit: Advertised cash games and tournaments, additional card-game variants, and simulcast wagering, supported by a kitchen and bar.
- Main drawbacks: No slot-casino experience or attached hotel, and limited appeal for companions who do not gamble.
- Planning hurdle: Table inventory does not establish live game availability, and several current visitor costs remain unprovided.
I would shortlist TGT for Tampa-area poker players, tournament visitors who have checked the structure, and simulcast race bettors. It is a weaker choice for slot players, resort travelers, and mixed groups seeking non-gambling activities.
No customer-review collection or documented Gamboool firsthand visit was supplied for this rewrite. These are editorial property-fit observations, not recurring guest praise or complaint findings. The cited independent review supplies a seating observation, not a guest consensus.
The deciding question is whether the game you want is running at stakes you want to play. Get that answer before the drive, and TGT’s narrower focus becomes easier to judge fairly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tampa Greyhound Track still operating?
The supplied October 11, 2026 research shows current regulatory licenses and an official website advertising poker and simulcast wagering. Confirm today’s opening hours directly.
How many poker tables does it have?
The operator advertises 10 cash-game and tournament tables, separately from four additional poker-based card-game tables. That is inventory, not a live count of games in progress.
Can I watch live greyhound races there?
Do not plan a visit for live races on the Tampa track. The advertised race offering is simulcast wagering on races held elsewhere.
Does Tampa Greyhound Track have a sportsbook?
There is no on-site sportsbook.
Are all card games available for $2.00?
Do not assume so. The homepage advertises a general $2.00 minimum and a $20.00 Face-Up Pai Gow minimum. Confirm applicable games, current limits, and required additional wagers.
Does it have slots or an attached hotel?
No. Plan around a cardroom and racebook visit, with separate lodging if needed.
Sources and research note
This guide draws on the supplied property pages, Florida regulatory records, third-party listings, an independent poker-room review, and existing Gamboool material. The supplied research date is October 11, 2026; publication dates were not stated. The original comparison uses supplied published figures and computed arithmetic, with hypothetical wager counts labeled. It is not a firsthand gambling test, representative guest survey, or exclusive underlying dataset.
Ready for user editorial review, not independently fact-checked. Hours, policies, game availability, and current costs should be confirmed before visiting. Publication is a separate action.