The Casino @ Dania Beach Announces Start of 2021 Jai-Alai Season

“World’s Fastest Game” resumes on Wednesday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m

Welcome back to the fronton! The 2021 Jai Alai season, featuring the fastest moving ball sport in the world, begins Wednesday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Casino @ Dania Beach.

In keeping with Broward County tourism’s Safe + Clean Pledge, seating inside the Fronton has been modified to account for 6-foot physical distancing between fans with reduced capacity from 400 to 75 guests. Additional self-betting stations also have been added. All Jai-Alai games at The Casino @ Dania Beach are streamed live  and online wagering is available.

The new Jai Alai season game schedule is as follows:

February 3 through May 30, 2021

  • Wednesday & Saturday matinees:                 1:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday through Saturday evenings:       7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday afternoons:                                        4:00 p.m.

 Casino Hours of Operation:

  • Sunday through Thursday:                          9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Friday & Saturday:                                       9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

“We look forward to welcoming back our loyal fans and greeting newcomers to the Fronton for another exciting season of Jai-Alai,” said Arnaldo Suarez, CEO of The Casino @ Dania Beach. “Through our commitment to Visit Lauderdale’s Safe + Clean Pledge, we are more prepared than ever, and our staff and players are looking forward to another great season.”

Dubbed the fastest moving ball sport in the world by Guinness World Records, Jai Alai has been hosted for more than 60 years at The Casino @ Dania Beach. The dazzling display of skill and speed has been played in South Florida since 1924, when the first fronton opened in Hialeah. Jai Alai originated as a handball game in the Basque area of Spain’s Pyrenees Mountains over four centuries ago, where games were played on Sundays and holidays in small villages at the local church, hence the name jai alai which means “merry festival” in Basque.

Health Safety at The Casino @ Dania Beach

The Casino @ Dania Beach is committed to Visit Lauderdale’s Safe + Clean Pledge, abiding by strict health and safety standards and protections against the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In addition to safety and cleaning measures throughout the casino and fronton, entry protocols are as follows:

  • There is one main point of entry at the fronton entrance by the guest parking lot.
  • Guests are required to show their Players Club Card or photo ID.
  • Prior to entering, guests are required to pass through a thermal body imaging camera. Anyone with a temperature above 100.3 degrees will not be allowed to enter.
  • Staff and guests are required to wear a face mask at all times.

The Casino @ Dania Beach is located at 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL 33004.

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