Avalon Casino is a hotel casino at the entrance to the Grand Bávaro Princess resort on Calle Italia in Bávaro, Punta Cana. It is open to resort guests and walk-in visitors, is open daily from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., and offers blackjack, American roulette, baccarat, poker, dice games and slot machines. Guest reviews through 2025 show it still operating.
Avalon Casino at a glance
| Status | Operating (guest reviews through October 2025) |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Bávaro Princess resort, Calle Italia, Bávaro, Punta Cana |
| Who can play | Resort guests and visitors from outside the resort, 18 and over |
| Hours | Daily, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. |
| Games | Blackjack, American roulette, baccarat, poker, dice games, slot machines |
| Regulator | Dirección General de Juegos de Azar (DGJA), under Law 86-26 |
| Last checked | November 2026 |
Where Avalon Casino is
The casino sits at the front of the Grand Bávaro Princess, an all-inclusive resort in the Bávaro beach area of Punta Cana, on the east coast of the Dominican Republic. Because it is at the resort entrance and open to walk-in visitors, guests staying at other Bávaro resorts can play here too. Punta Cana International Airport is the closest airport.
Table games
The resort lists blackjack, American (double-zero) roulette, baccarat, poker and dice games at the tables. American roulette carries a house edge of 5.26%, so blackjack played with basic strategy is usually the better bet. The casino does not publish table minimums or side bets, so ask at the cage before you sit down. For rules and odds, see our guides to blackjack and how to play roulette, and, for one of the most common casino poker games, Ultimate Texas Hold’em. Players must be 18 or older.
Slot machines
The casino also has a floor of slot machines. Our slots section explains how to read a machine’s pay table before you play.
Tips before you go
- Ask at the cage about any fee before you use a card for chips or cash.
- Be wary of anyone on the casino floor offering “free chips” or a free game in exchange for a sign-up or presentation; a guest review in 2025 described one such pitch as a scam.
Gambling rules in the Dominican Republic
Casinos in the Dominican Republic are now regulated under Law 86-26, published in October 2026, which created the Dirección General de Juegos de Azar (DGJA) under the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The law freezes new gambling licenses for ten years, with an exception for casinos in hotels and tourist areas such as Punta Cana. Our Dominican Republic casinos guide covers the law, the lottery and other places to play, including Breathless Punta Cana and Casino Diamante Punta Cana.
Avalon Casino FAQ
Is Avalon Casino in Punta Cana open?
Yes. It operates at the entrance of the Grand Bávaro Princess resort, with reviews from guests through 2025.
Do you need to stay at the Grand Bávaro Princess to play?
No. The casino is open to resort guests and to walk-in visitors.
Does Avalon Casino have video poker?
The resort lists slot machines and table games but does not mention video poker, so ask the casino before you count on it.
Gamble responsibly. If gambling stops being fun, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET.