History of Jai-alai in the United States

By Jai-Alai Extra

Miami Jai-alai – Opened in 1924 as part of the Hialeah Complex but was destroyed by a hurricane in 1926 and relocated to its current location near the Miami International Airport where it operates year round live jai-alai today.

Dania Jai-alai – Opened in 1953 and operates year round live jai-alai today.

Tampa Jai alai – Opened in 1953 and closed in 1998.

West Palm Beach Jai-alai – Opened in 1955 and closed in 1994.

Daytona Jai-alai – Opened in 1959 and closed in 1992.

Orlando Jai-alai – Opened in 1962 and operates a seasonal live jai-alai schedule today.

Melbourne Jai-alai – Opened in 1971 and closed in 1990.

Ocala Jai-alai – Opened in 1973 and operates a seasonal live jai-alai schedule today.

Ft. Pierce Jai-alai – Opened in 1974 and operates a seasonal live jai-alai schedule today.

MGM Casino Jai-alai – Opened in 1974 and closed in 1980.

Hartford Jai-alai – Opened in 1976 and closed in 1995.

Bridgeport Jai alai – Opened in 1976 and closed in 1995.

Newport Jai alai – Opened in 1976 and closed in 2003.

Milford Jai-alai – Opened in 1977 and closed in 2001.

Big Bend Jai-alai – Opened in 1978 and closed in 1990.  Set to reopen in the fall of 2007.

Hamilton Jai-alai and Poker – Opened in 2005 and operates year round live jai-alai schedule today.