JACK Cleveland opened on 14 May 2012 as Ohio's first full-service casino, originally under the Horseshoe Cleveland name. It rates 3.9 from more than 13,000 Google reviewers.
The building is the story. The casino occupies the historic Higbee Building on Public Square — the former department store that most Americans know, whether or not they realise it, as the toy shop from A Christmas Story. Very few casinos anywhere are housed in a landmark of this kind, and the interior architecture is a genuine part of the visit.
What's on the floor
Roughly 96,000 square feet with more than 1,600 slot machines and 89 table games — the second-largest table count in Ohio.
As one of the state's four full casino licences rather than a racino, it can offer live table games and poker that Ohio's VLT-only racinos cannot. That is the practical difference between this floor and JACK Thistledown Racino twenty minutes away.
The poker room runs 26 tables across 6,400 square feet, upgraded in 2022, and it is open 24 hours a day. Cash games and daily tournaments run throughout, with 1/3 and 2/5 no-limit Hold'em and 1/2 pot limit Omaha spread most hours. A genuinely 24-hour poker room is rare in the Midwest — Hollywood Columbus, the state's largest room, closes from 4am to 10am.
Dining, hotels and the location
The property runs lounges, a buffet and a three-outlet food court on site, and has partnerships with close to a dozen downtown Cleveland restaurants — a sensible approach when you are surrounded by a city centre rather than a parking lot.
There is no hotel attached, but the casino has arrangements with the Renaissance, the Ritz-Carlton and the Marriott at Key Center, all within walking distance.
Access is from Public Square, from Terminal Tower, or through the Tower City Center mall, which connects to the RTA rail system.
Tips before you go
You must be 21 to gamble, the minimum age at every Ohio casino.
The casino and the poker room both run 24 hours, seven days a week.
Being downtown cuts both ways. Transit access is excellent and you can walk to dinner, a game or a show — but parking is paid rather than the free lots the suburban racinos offer. Take the rail if you can.
Nearby alternatives
South-east, JACK Thistledown Racino at North Randall pairs VLTs with live racing. Also near Cleveland, Northfield Park Racino is the harness track option. South, Hollywood Casino Columbus has Ohio's largest gaming floor and its biggest poker room.
For the full picture, see all Ohio in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are JACK Cleveland Casino's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and so is the poker room. Restaurants keep their own hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble at JACK Cleveland Casino?
You must be 21, the minimum age at every Ohio casino.
Does JACK Cleveland Casino have a poker room?
Yes — 26 tables across 6,400 square feet, open 24 hours, running cash games and daily tournaments. Typical games include 1/3 and 2/5 no-limit Hold'em and 1/2 pot limit Omaha.
What games are available at JACK Cleveland Casino?
More than 1,600 slot machines and 89 table games across roughly 96,000 square feet, plus the poker room.
Does JACK Cleveland Casino have a hotel?
Not on site. The casino has arrangements with the Renaissance, the Ritz-Carlton and the Marriott at Key Center, all within walking distance downtown.
What building is JACK Cleveland Casino in?
The historic Higbee Building on Public Square, the former department store, connected to Terminal Tower and Tower City Center.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Ohio Casino Control Commission records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
