Played all day on 100 bucks, lots of fun! Fun machines but full price drinks! Currently $10 free play and $10 when you come back the next day or in the future through October 30. read more

Ocean Downs Casino - Fun bonus! - Casinos Near Me - Berlin, Maryland

I don't understand some of the negative reviews?? I've been several times & had a blast! The games were fun, the staff was curtious & helpful!i had so much fun that I chartered a bus trip to benefit Compassion Advocacy Network on May 28th! So I'm bringing 52 people back with me. Ocean Downs is a great couples/ girls day or family outting . read more

Was playing money on the 16, 17, 18 line as well as black. While I won big on black, I also won big on this line as it hit on 17 black. While they paid me for winning on black, they neglected the fact that I won on 16, 17, and 18. After asking for a review from the official dealer, I was told by him "I saw it" and that i was wrong. There was no courtesy of reviewing camera or tapes. Next time I'll be traveling to Dover Downs for gambling versus this fake casino. read more

Thee worst,3 thumbs down..I think these folks are banking on you over gambling and defiantly over drinking (smh) and it's sad considering that a lot of people have more then likely spent their last gambling only to be ripped off by and over priced meal that doesn't match the menu..Defiantly nothing to look forward to...Sad but so,eat before you get there or stop by Royal Farms on your way out and grab some chicken,you'll thank me later read more

I used to really like ocean downs casino , however, tonight when I went there I felt like I was getting hustled by the blackjack dealer and the shoe, pit boss. So, its 3 to a table and me and the guy next to the dealer both drew 5 non face cards....dealer starts w a 5 or so and magically hits 21 to beat me and the other player, once , I understand but this or something like it happened 6 or 7 times on the same table. I have noticed as of late the tables w shoes feel a little tighter but this is ridiculous. Its not about the money its about the principle the there should be a reasonable opportunity to win, but they figure screw it , they r all drunk and rich ...well I am neither and I have been there and it def feels like a 3 to 1 ratio and not in a good way. You think nobody notices but we do and I'm just getting started w you read more

Worst casino EVER, don't waste your time or money. No free play, it takes a long time to earn points and the employees are RUDE!!!

So on the way out we decided to put $100 on black on the automatic roulette table. The wheel spins, the ball drops and it hits black. Good right? Wrong. It said we didn't win so we got the manager who then got the technician and they claim that we played $100 on 19/22. I told them that everyone heard me say $100 on black and everyone attested to this. The management said "sorry about your luck, we can give you a complaint form if you like." Take your money elsewhere, this place is a complete scam. read more

Very rigged. The slots never pay out back and the black jack table is controlling meaning, the shuffler gives out the worst hand to the players but the best to the dealer. I lost more than six times in a row. How is that coincidence? read more

Sometimes,being a haven from the weather is just what you need at an establishment, and everything else is a bonus. On a rainy Tuesday morning, my boyfriend and I struck out for Berlin from our hotel with $100 each in our pockets, figuring we'd play til we ran out of cash. Apparently, about 200 of our closest friends had the same idea ;) The place is small, but as we're not major gamblers, the size was actually perfect. We could walk around the whole floor without getting overwhelmed, and the bathrooms were easy to find. The main thing is that the place is clean and the temperature is comfortable. I do have to give credit to everyone who was working that day. Even with it being a Tuesday, all the changemakers, cashiers and servers were attentive and kind. We'll definitely have to come back. read more

Small. Not much variety. Loooooooooong waits for crappy beverage service. I'm told the casino is unable to provide better service because the server(s) are part of a union and adding more servers would reduce the tips per server. So there's rarely more than one (yes, really) for the ENTIRE building. Table games dealers are generally nice, friendly and helpful. No side bets, if that's your thing. No hand-shuffled or even auto-shuffled shoes. Just continuous shufflers no matter the table limits. Also, there's only like 10 tables, and don't expect anything like spanish, pai gow, tiles, bacc, sic bo, asia poker or anything along those lines. Craps offers the lowest odds I've ever seen at 3-4-5x. Serious players should stay away. No comps, free play or match play for table players. The reward card system seems geared toward slot players. read more

At first I thought building a casino near family vacation spots and residential areas was a bad idea, but this place is so small that it barely matters! My visits have been nice with polite employees, okay food, free sodas, and a wide variety of average-paying slots. However, the computerized dealers are a horrible and impersonal way for a company to save money! I enjoy going here for a quick thrill, but you would still have a much better experience in Atlantic City. read more

Place is a joke of a casino! Don't waste your money here! We have come and played many times (more than 20 visits) and have only left with money twice maybe 3 times!!! We are not the $20 gambler either... I'm saying over an extended period of time and over $200 on each occasion whether playing one machine or moving around no scenario has ever work out in the players favor!!! Maybe in a bigger area with more turnover would show higher payouts but so far I feel like I am just another contribution to their electric bill! read more

Stopped by Ocean Downs on a Saturday night after dinner for a cocktail and some slots and was bored by this casino pretty quickly. I was very suprised by how expensive drinks were, most casinos do the opposite to entice gamblers. I understand that they only have slots but even that did not live up to my meager expectations. If you want to hit a casino I would recommend making the hour drive north to Harringtons. Just nothing to draw me back here. read more

Attended. Gambled, lost a little which is what I expected. But that was it. If you come to sit and pull levers, it is for you. Nothing else to do, not a very pleasant atmosphere, the food is not that good and the drinks are not that cheap. The machines offer little to the "low" roller but there are plenty for the high roller. Not at all like Harrington or Dover in Delaware, only a short distance away....and tax free. I did not expect a lot, and got just that. I am local also. read more

Went here on my way out of town. The place is very small and packed with slot machines. They have some virtual table games like blackjack and roulette, but no "real" table games. When I was there on a Saturday afternoon, they at least 10 to 15 security guards walking around this small casino, but one bartender. It took at least 5 minutes to even grab the attention of the bartender every time I went to the bar. The slots use a ticket system, so no need to lug around chips in a cup. The gaming floor in non-smoking, with a smoking area outside. For some odd reason, the slot machines have no cup holders, and very little space between the machines, which is a little inconvenient when you are playing slots while enjoying your adult beverage. Overall, this place could be excellent if it had table games, and more wait staff/bartenders. read more

For every 10 times I visit this place and lose $200 to $300, I have one visit where I win $150 to $380. Not very good. The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers should be renamed to The Wizard of Azz Rape! So should some of the other slots. I think they got it backwards on the penny slots payback percentage. They thought it was 14% payback instead of the minimum 86% payback. The virtual Black Jack will suck you dry in no time at all; the dealer has an endless supply of 10s and facecards... not sure he is playing from the same shoe. I think his shoe is comprised of Pinochle decks. Roulette numbers that are hot quickly go cold as soon as you place any bread on or near them. The craps bubble game shakes the dice good one roll and then barely at all on others??? read more

Small casino, doesn't give any free play for new players. Joker poker and keno machines are only available at the bar.

To all the women out there, Never go to Ocean City Casino. They are extremely sexist! My name was down on the list to play roulette. However, they purposely skipped my name and allowed atleast 6 men to play before me. Some of these men weren't even on the list to play. I tried to get the casino employee's attention multiple times to see where my name was in the queue. I was ignored. I followed the employee holding the list around the table and was still ignored. Yet! My boyfriend looks at the employee and he immediately runs over. My boyfriend asks about my place in the queue. The employee says my name isn't on the list. Then, my boyfriend points to my name on the list. I was passed over for 30 minutes of game play. Thanks to my boyfriend I finally was given my spot at the table. At which point the minimum bid had risen from 10$ to 25$. Fuck you casino! Women are invisible at the Ocean City Casino. What world is this? Are we in Iran? Did I miss my memo to look pretty and shut up? WTF!!! read more

Meh... I guess I've never been one for gambling but my beau likes to drop it like its hot. I told him we could check out the rather new casino, while staying in OC for NYE weekend. He is really into the table games, especially blackjack but I had failed to notice before that all the "tables" are electronic. You want to talk about a rip, this place will steal you blind. Thankfully they did have my one and ONLY slot machine. So we wound up playing that for a couple of hours and won $7 - woohoo! The beau enjoyed the slot machine, and he's not usually a slot machine kind of guy but he was thoroughly disappointed by the tables. Guess I'll just have to take him to Vegas :) read more

I have visited once and not felt the need to repeat. It was about as exciting as a visit to the library. Very low payout on slots regardless of the denomination. Hard to get past the rudeness of the staff who I spoke to just one time when getting a rewards card. The man was very condescending for no apparent reason. Non-smoking was the only positive aspect of this visit. read more

If you love slots, then you will enjoy this casino. That is all they have. I'm not a big gambler or casino visitor, but I think it's a fun way to kill a couple of hours. Never had a big payout in any visit, nor did I appear to be next to anyone else with a big one. Still, it's gambling and that is what happens. There's no luck, just chance. And yes, it is true. They do charge for alcoholic beverages (Maryland state law). House liquors/drinks are $5 while others go up from there. Soft drinks are free. Service is friendly. The "Dine and Dash" restaurant is a little more than a cafeteria with very average food. read more

This the first casino I have been to as an adult but I just expected more. The Casino is fairly new so it's all machines slots and virtual dealers. I didn't like playing black jack with a virtual dealer.... just didnt seem fair. I like the roulette table because they had a real ball that spun around so I felt I had an actual shot at winning. I went at night so I didn't get to see the race track but it looked pretty cool. One of the tables were placed right at the front entrance so you a needed a down jacket in order to play there. I think the place has a lot of potential. They are planning to add an addition to the casino so I'll come back when that is available. read more

If you're looking to gamble a bit this place isn't bad. Everything is electronic so don't expect the Vegas vibe. I played roulette and there were a great deal of slots to choose from. There was also a black jack electronic table. Overall staff was friendly and the bar tender kept the drinks coming. Not too shabby in my book. read more

This is a typical little race casino that has your selection of slots, virtual table games, a center bar with some bar top video poker games.. One of the smaller casino's I've visited in the past few years but it's a local's kind of spot to relax have a few drinks and gamble.. The actual casino was clean, the place was busy and I managed to win $130+ within 2 min of entering the place for the first time.. If I'm ever down near Ocean City, MD again I'll stop in wager a little and try my luck why not.. read more

So Far my least favorite casino, it's very small. My friend and I didn't win anything . The food lobby is small, no food court . No free alcohol. Seats are torn. No tables only computerized such as black jack , craps , roulette . The black jack is 5$ you're playing against a fake woman on a computer screen . I. Suggest avoid coming here and just go to the beach. You have more fun there . read more

We are totally amateurs at gambling but like to play once in a while. Took a friend who has asthma and was concerned about whether or not she could go in for fear of smoking. As it turns out this one is non smoking and that made us all happy. I do not have asthma however: I would not have stayed long if I had to sit in a lot of smoke. So...kudos to the non smoking casino!!! read more

Not much to win here. The slots are tightfisted. I would just like to see somebody walk away a winner.

Simply put. If you are a big gambler or planning on betting big hands go to Dover. Don't waste your time with this casino.This is a rigged tourist trap just like the boardwalk games. All Blackjack tables are dealt with the CSM black box- you aren't going to win machines. What an insult to a real blackjack player. We waited years for what? More video BJ with a human delivery system. The dealer will beat you in more ways than you have ever seen. I'm talking with 7,8,9 card hands, and will pull 21's right out of their whazoo's. The machine routinely deals them an Ace or face to start or they almost always have a hand. I repeat you cannot win here. Double down and you will get an Ace, 2, or 3 every time. I have been to this place many times and have discussed the same findings with many of the top players in the area....We are all fed up. This place is hosed from the get go. Stay away. I have lost 26 hands in a row and I am an experienced player. I do not walk alone with these experiences. You will see things here that you just to not see in "real" Blackjack. I've seen the dealer get 4/5 blackjacks. You will see more 12's,13's,14's,15's then mathematically possible. You will loose more 20 and 19 hands then you can ever imagine and BJ is tough when you cant win with a 19,20, or even 21 (push). You cannot play BJ here by "normal" odds or by the "book" so to speak. I know BJ is a streaky game...not like this. Take my warning now. The dealers are supposed to return the used cards to the CSM machine every hand which not all do. One day I counted nine Aces in the pretty plastic tray and asked why they were not put back in the shuffler? The casino allows ridiculously drunk people to jump in and out of high stakes games randomly at will. You will literally be betting hundreds of dollars and have a drunk fool fall in next to you and spit a pair of kings when the dealer has a face card. There are NO high roller tables and with mid shoe entry allowed you cannot bet with confidence. I honestly feel sorry for the dealers there. The dealers are really nice people but often take the blame for what the machine deals. This is managements fault. Simply put, they are greedy. Trying to max out another 20% more games an hour by saddling unsuspecting customers and seasoned players with essentially video BJ and calling it BJ is not cool. Avoiding true gambling at its roots is not the way to attack and keep clientele. The dealers should be given 6 decks of cards and let them deal. These folks are professional dealers ...let them deal for god's sake. The management has put them in such an awkward position that many have shared their feelings of amazement with me and the other players. Some even hint to there is something fishy going on with CSM machines. Get this...There are NO side bets. I have been miss paid by dealers many times and given the money back to them. Furthermore, I have been actually been chased down a couple times 45 min. later after a hand and been told the dealer paid me too much and they demanded their money back ...yet when their dealer goofs up they let it slide. Go to Dover where you stand a chance. While I will be giving the place a break for a while to iron out the kinks I do wish the dealers and the people that work there the very best of luck. Keep those chins up Ladies and Gents, you guys are good people! I Look forward to the day when this place morphs into a real casino where you can play BJ on a table that has hand dealt cards, from a six deck shoe. Where such things as no mid-shoe entry tables, tables without rookies and drunks that scream foul language out loud exist. A place where we may bet confidently enough to tip and sustain the wonderful dealers that work their buts off to earn it. 21 read more

Went here for the first time last night with my wifes grandfather and had alot of fun. They have alot of slot machine but thats about all they have. Food was really good even thou it was a lil pricey. Over all it was a pretty good experiance. read more

This place was ok. If all the casinos in Maryland, this one probably generates the least amount of money, but the bright side is it gives the people who visit ocean city another option in terms of activities to do. I'd recommend it to a friend. Sure, I'll be back in the future... read more

It is a cute little casino, very clean. It is fun watching the trotters and the bar is very accessible. The food selection could be better and if you like to play craps, this casino is not for you. Casino personnel have to repeatedly be reminded to turn over bonus bet numbers. The dealers appear to more interested in engaging in personal conversations than addressing the concerns of the players read more

Wow, won $1300 jackpot and $1500 jackpot in one weekend at Dover Downs. Been coming to ocean Downs for past few years and saw very few jackpots in ocean Downs - lost thousands and received $20 free play once in a while. Dover Downs advertises their payout ratio of 92%, Ocean Downs does not because payout is really bad. OC Downs - you lost me for life. read more

Wouldn't recommend going here. Low pays and no smoking. Very small gaming room with limited slots.

Never again will we return to this casino. My husband and I are in the area for a few months on a job so we have gone in here a few times to play and this last time we went there Dec 01/2020 after playing for a couple hours a security guy came up to me as I was playing on a machine and excused me of putting my money in a machine over another person's money. To my recollection I did not at any time do that knowingly or intentionally , but he rudely insisted I had. Then asked for my ID which I told him no way so he told me I had to leave, which I intended to anyway after such a terrible accusation. I would never do that and can't believe this was how they treat people. I am sure they had cameras and should of shown me proof of what they were attacking me about before being so rude. Never will I go back. I am sure they don't care, but I hope others who read this will heed my advice it was a horrible experience. read more

i used to go to ocean downs casino quit a bit, two , tree days a week. but i have been disappointed the last few times i have been there starting the night that had to be the coldest night of the winter. and the smoking section was closed off. we had to go outside to smoke. and it was one of the first nights that the table games where open and i had gone up the cashier cage to ask for change to play a game. and it took too long and i was late to go play the one game i wanted hoping my number came out on the roulette table and surely it did come out when i wanted to place my bet on a spin and was too late. that number that i wanted to play came out. iam thinking about trying out another casino and see how things are done somewhere else. enrico disalvo lewes, del 267 616 1911 read more

This past weekend I was at my family's beach house in Ocean City, Maryland when I had a terrible experience at the Casino at Ocean Downs in Berlin, MD and was kicked out for breastfeeding my child. The quoted paragraph is what was sent to the casino and a phone call was made asking for a formal apology and they did not apologize, instead they refused to speak to me. "This weekend we were in town at our family's beach house and everyone decided after eating to go to the casino so we all went. I have a 7 week old exclusively breastfed daughter... well we're were not allowed to take the baby in (even in the tula baby carrier) which I understood so my mother and sister offered to watch her for an hour until they came back after running errands. Might I add it was only 8 pm so it was not crazy busy. My mom and sister got back and texted me that she is hungry and cranky so I went outside to get her and take her to our car to feed her and go home when I realized my boyfriend had the car keys and it was freezing cold and raining. Instead of standing outside in the rain I chose to stand right inside the lobby, NOT in the casino or near any area where you had to show an ID or the gaming floor and they came out to where I was and kicked me out. I told him politely I was just waiting for my boyfriend who had the keys when he got smart and started fighting with me. The security officer also then proceeded to tell all other security that he had a situation and had everyone come to the front to back him up. So I will reiterate the fact I WAS NOT INSIDE and they still kicked me out, even though their sign clearly stated she just wasn't allowed on the gaming floor since she was under 21, which I was NOT. Also I will add they did not care that I was standing there until I started to breastfeed my child, which was discreet. So, I don't know about you but they will NEVER again get our money or us to step foot in that establishment. Also, this has been shared over many breastfeeding/mom groups and is going viral. Please change the signage on your doors if I am not allowed to be anywhere on your property! I will be contacting the media, I deserve a formal apology! Attached is Maryland state laws regarding breastfeeding, please inform all of your staff!" read more

The Casino is always running specials, offer live music, new slot games, horse races and everyone is very friendly! It's a hop, skip and a jump from Ocean City if you are looking for something different to do. I really love the way they support the OC Airshow - such a patriotic event the way they honor our vets and the fireworks are wonderful! read more

On a positive note, the renovations and new building are definitely a welcome addition. It is nice to have a few new machines and extra space. The bartenders and staff are always friendly and very helpful in both rooms. On a less positive note, entertainment is lacking. I was shocked to see them do away with Sol Knopf and Tear the Roof. What a mistake. All the local casino's offer live music! I would love to bring a friend to the casino, however the handicap bathrooms are lacking rails in the main bathroom and tall seats. The food in the new restaurant is very good. Waitress/Server/bartender was gracious and on the ball but paying the bill was slow. It was not her fault, clearly a tech problem. This may be a nightmare this summer with a crowd. As many have said, machines are tight. read more

I,ve gone many times over the past few months. At first they were okay. Then they started to update. Great! But it turned out that approx. half of the machines were out of commission while they worked on updating. Okay? The last two times I've been there ;I would say a good 85-90% of the machines were down. I travel from North Carolina to visit. I won't be visiting again for a very long time. D Huffman read more

Smoke free and clean. Prices at the restaurant were reasonable. Menu is varied and the food is fine. Employees are pleasant and as we exited, an elderly woman fell as she did not see the curb. The staff rendered care within seconds it seemed. read more