In fact, there is only one “real” casino close to Orlando, and its 88 miles away from downtown Orlando, in nearby Tampa. T he Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa is the closest casino to Orlando
It has the world’s busiest theme park, over 125,000 hotel rooms, and 76 million annual visitors.Īs one of the most visited vacation destinations in the world, Orlando is a haven for entertainment, which sort of makes its lack of nearby casinos surprising.