Tropicana Atlantic City is the large Caesars Entertainment property at the south end of the Boardwalk, at 2831 Boardwalk. It rates 4.1 from around 36,400 Google reviewers, the most Google reviews of any casino in New Jersey.
That volume says more about how many people pass through than about how they rate it. The Trop is big, busy and varied, with one of the strongest restaurant line-ups in the city, but parts of the property show their age. In 2026 it reopened a fully renovated hotel tower to address exactly that.
Setting expectations
Tropicana is really several buildings joined together. Expect long walks between the garage, the hotel towers, the casino floor and The Quarter, its indoor dining and entertainment arcade. Comfortable shoes help.
It also sits at the southern end of the casino stretch. Caesars and Bally's are a walk north along the Boardwalk; the north-end properties are a ride away.
Ownership may change. As of October 2026, Caesars Entertainment has agreed to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment, the owner of Golden Nugget. Caesars shareholders approved the deal in September 2026, and it was still under review by New Jersey regulators at the time of writing. Nothing changes for visitors until and unless it closes.
What's on the floor
Slots. The slot floor is one of the largest in the city and spreads across several areas, with a wide range of denominations and a high-limit room.
Tables. A full table-games pit: blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, pai gow and the carnival poker games.
Poker. As of early 2026, Tropicana ran a poker room focused on cash games, mainly no-limit hold'em, with tournaments listed as suspended. Hours and games vary, so call the room before planning around it.
Sports betting. Tropicana has a retail sportsbook.
Rooms: the Solana Tower
In February 2026, Tropicana opened the Solana Tower, a renovated hotel tower with 598 rooms and suites. The design takes its cue from the property's palm-lined interiors, with tropical décor and ocean views. Renovation work began after Labor Day 2025.
If you are booking a stay, it is worth asking for Solana specifically. Other towers have not all had the same level of investment.
Dining
Most of Tropicana's restaurants sit in The Quarter, an indoor, Havana-themed arcade off the casino, which makes it easy to eat without leaving the building.
- Carmine's — family-style Italian.
- The Palm — the long-running steakhouse brand.
- Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar — Cuban.
- Il Verdi — Italian.
- Ossu Asian Tavern — Japanese and Asian dishes.
- Hash House A Go Go — large-portion American breakfast and lunch.
- Wild Honey Smokehouse and Tavern — barbecue.
- P.F. Chang's, Broadway Burger Bar and Chelsea Five for casual meals.
- Chickie's & Pete's Crab House and Sports Bar — on the Boardwalk side, a Philadelphia favourite for crab fries and game days.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble at any Atlantic City casino.
Join Caesars Rewards before you play. Tropicana, Caesars and Harrah's all use the same program, so points earned here count across the three properties.
Book Solana if you are staying. It is the newest renovated tower as of October 2026.
Allow time to park. The garage is large, and the walk to the floor is long. Valet saves time on busy nights.
Smoking. As of October 2026, Atlantic City casinos still allow smoking in designated sections of the floor. Ask staff where the non-smoking areas are.
Getting there
By car, the Atlantic City Expressway brings you into the city from Philadelphia and South Jersey, and the Garden State Parkway connects from North Jersey and New York. Tropicana has a large self-park garage and valet; the walk from the garage to the casino floor is long.
Without a car, NJ Transit trains and buses run to Atlantic City from Philadelphia and North Jersey, and the Atlantic City Jitney, the city's small shuttle buses, runs along Pacific Avenue a block back from the Boardwalk. Rideshare drop-off is straightforward at every Boardwalk property.
Once you are here, the Boardwalk itself is the easiest way to get around. From Tropicana, Caesars and Bally's are a walk north; the north-end casinos are better reached by jitney or rideshare.
Who it suits
Tropicana suits visitors who want a large floor and a wide choice of restaurants without leaving the building, Caesars Rewards members, and anyone booking a renovated room in the Solana Tower. It is also one of the few places in the city with an operating poker room.
It is a weaker fit if you want a compact, easy-to-navigate property; the Trop's size means a lot of walking.
Compared with Caesars and Bally's to the north, Tropicana is bigger and has more dining. Compared with Borgata, it is less of a destination resort but more connected to the Boardwalk.
Nearby
Walking north along the Boardwalk, Caesars Atlantic City and Bally's Atlantic City are the nearest casinos. Further north are Resorts Casino Hotel, Hard Rock Atlantic City and Ocean Casino Resort.
In the Marina District, Harrah's Resort is Tropicana's Caesars Rewards sister property, alongside Borgata and Golden Nugget.
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FAQ
Who owns Tropicana Atlantic City?
As of October 2026, Tropicana is a Caesars Entertainment property. Caesars has agreed to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment, and that deal was pending regulatory approval at the time of writing.
What is the Solana Tower?
A renovated hotel tower at Tropicana with 598 rooms and suites, opened in February 2026.
Does Tropicana Atlantic City have a poker room?
As of early 2026, Tropicana ran a cash-game poker room, with tournaments listed as suspended. Call ahead to confirm hours and games.
What is The Quarter at Tropicana?
An indoor, Havana-themed dining and entertainment arcade attached to the casino, home to most of the property's restaurants.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Tropicana?
21, the same as every Atlantic City casino.
Does Tropicana use Caesars Rewards?
Yes. Tropicana, Caesars Atlantic City and Harrah's Resort Atlantic City all use Caesars Rewards.
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Details checked against the venue's official site and recent local reporting. Hours, restaurants and games change, so confirm before you go.