Casinos In London England
Top London Casinos: See reviews and photos of casinos in London, England on Tripadvisor. England Casinos and the Biggest Casino City in England. England has a total of 136 casinos and pari-mutuel facilities at your disposal which are spread out across 48 cities throughout the state. The city with the most is London with 27 casinos. Casinos in London There are 24 casinos in London each offering different facilities, games and food & drink. Each casino offers its visitors a different theme, wagering games and dining experience.
These aren’t just places to try your luck at beating the house – with restaurants, bars, music and theatre all packed in, a night out at a London casino can be so much more.
The Colony Club
Glam it up in exclusive Park Lane establishment, The Colony Club. Come in for a seasonal cocktail at The Colony Bar, or a delicious meal from the global restaurant menu. For a real treat, book the exclusive Teppanyaki Bar for an authentic Japanese experience. And of course, there's a full range of gaming options at this sophisticated Mayfair venue.
The Hippodrome Casino
Head to Leicester Square for a night to remember at the historic Hippodrome Casino. Punters have been entertained on this site for more than 100 years, and with a 180-seat theatre hosting the best of jazz, swing, soul, burlesque and cabaret, there are plenty of years of entertainment to come. Take your pick of the six bars, head to the Heliot Steak House for a gourmet meal, and explore the three floors of casino table games and slots.
Grosvenor St Giles Casino
Make your way to Tottenham Court Road for a night at the Grosvenor St Giles Casino, part of the Grosvenor Casinos group that has some of the best casino venues in London. Grab a cocktail or a bite to eat or explore the gaming floor if you’re feeling lucky at this casino, which features modern decor. It's also handily located next to the St Giles Hotel.
Horizons Casino
Spend a night in Horizons Casino, a long-established venue on Leicester Square, which was previously called Napoleons. The bar, which overlooks the gaming floor, offers extensive choices, plus Asian-inspired snacks.
Empire Casino
Enjoy live sports games on wall-to-wall giant screens, 24 hours a day, in the Carlsberg Sports bar at this Leicester Square casino in London's West End. The on-site restaurant creates exciting Asian fusion food; while the Empire Casino also usually hosts DJ sets until 3am every Friday and Saturday night.
Grosvenor Casino Victoria
Bring a group of friends to 'The Vic', a Edgware Road casino in Paddington that's become something of a landmark. Gather around a table at the restaurant for great steaks and fish, or head to the bar to catch up over cocktails, before trying your hand at the full set of gaming options.
The Barracuda, London
Check your Sherlock Holmes deerstalker hat at the door in this Baker Street casino, which offers French, Middle Eastern, Indian and Chinese cuisine in its restaurant. You don’t have to be a high roller to feel special at The Barracuda, right from the valet parking service at the front door to sophisticated cocktails at the bar. The Club Room is a popular location for private parties.
The Palm Beach Casino
Work up a thirst or a hunger at Mayfair night spot The Palm Beach Casino; the perfect excuse to enjoy a drink in its stylish baror to take your pick from its two eateries. Tuck into refined south Asian treats in the main restaurant, or opt for grilled meats, burgers and fish at the more relaxed Bar & Grill.
Grosvenor The Rialto Casino
Dine out in your favourite Soho restaurant, then head over to this truly unique Grosvenor The Rialto Casino, housed in the Grade II-listed former Rialto cinema. Take a break from the gaming floor in the stylish Backstage Bar for light bites, wines, beers and cocktails.
Genting Casino Chinatown London
Find your way to the heart of London’s always-lively Chinatown for one of Genting's popular casinos. Enjoy authentic pan-Asian cocktails and cuisine between table games or slots. Smaller than some of the other venues on this list, Genting Casino Chinatown London is a great choice for those who prefer to avoid the larger venues but still want a great night out in a London casino.
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| Industry | Gaming, hospitality |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | London, England, U.K. |
| Products | Hotels, casinos |
| Owner | Caesars Entertainment |
| Website | caesars.co.uk |
London Clubs International (LCI) is a British gambling company that operates twelve casinos in the United Kingdom, Egypt, and South Africa. It is owned by Caesars Entertainment.
History[edit]
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London Clubs originated as a chain of casinos owned by the conglomerate Grand Metropolitan. In 1988, Grand Metropolitan decided to sell its casino division to focus on its core businesses of food, beverages, and retail.[1] The next year, London Clubs became an independent company, when Grand Metropolitan sold an 80 percent stake in the chain in a management buy-out for £128 million.[2] Its operations at the time comprised six casinos in London, one in France, and five on Cunard Line cruise ships.[3]
In 1991, British gaming regulators opened an investigation of London Clubs, focusing on alleged violations of casino regulations and questionable backgrounds of some of the company's shareholders.[4] The Gaming Board decided to oppose license renewals for the company's casinos in London.[5] Ultimately, London Clubs was able to satisfy regulators by replacing its top management and arranging for shareholder David Shamoon to sell his stock, and the casinos' licenses were renewed.[6][7][8]
LCI became a publicly traded company in 1994 when it was floated on the Unlisted Securities Market.[9][10]
By 2001, LCI had developed severe financial problems, after its failed venture in the Aladdin Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. A combination of cost overruns, declining tourism, and poor design led to the casino filing bankruptcy in September 2001 and eliminating LCI's equity in the casino.[11]
In 2006, London Clubs International was acquired by Harrah's Entertainment. Before being bought by Harrah's, LCI was in negotiations with Stanley Leisure (England's largest casino operator) about a possible merger, but the latter were outbid by Harrah's. Genting Group, a Malaysian gaming giant, was also interested in LCI. 'London Clubs is an important strategic asset for foreign gaming companies wanting to establish a footprint in the UK ahead of deregulation,' said Matthew Gerard of Investec Securities.[12] Interest in British casinos had increased in 2006 due to legislation that allowed for larger 'Vegas style' casinos.
At the time of purchase, LCI operated casinos in London, Southend, and Brighton, as well as in Egypt and South Africa.[12] It also had licences to build five additional casinos.
LCI is best known for being the host of the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). The World Series of Poker is the most prestigious poker tournament in the world, and the WSOPE was the first time it held an event outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.[13] In 2007, Thomas Bihl became the first person to ever win a WSOP bracelet outside of Vegas. Bihl won the £2,500 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. at the World Series of Poker Europe at LCI. Days later, Annette Obrestad became the youngest player to ever win a WSOP bracelet at 18 years, 364 days, also becoming the first woman to win a World Series Main Event (Unlike Nevada, English gambling laws do not prohibit 18-year-olds from participating).[14] Harrah's Casinos, the owner of the WSOP, considers the WSOP Europe bracelet to be the same in prestige as those awarded every year in Las Vegas.
While no definitive plans have been announced, Pollack[clarification needed] indicated in February 2007 that other venues may start holding WSOP events.[13] Egypt and South Africa were mentioned as possible expansion sites because Harrah's owns casinos, via LCI, in those two locations.[15]
In 2010, Harrah's was renamed as Caesars Entertainment.[16] Caesars was acquired in 2020 by Eldorado Resorts, which then changed its own name to Caesars Entertainment.
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- ^'GrandMet on a roll but to quit casinos'. The Sunday Times. London. 18 December 1988 – via NewsBank.
- ^Derek Harris (6 May 1989). 'GrandMet selling six casinos to buyout team'. The Times. London – via NewsBank.
- ^Clay Harris (6 May 1989). 'GrandMet sells 80 per cent casino stake for 128 million pounds'. Financial Times. London – via NewsBank.
- ^'London Clubs: Decision soon'. The Observer. London. 29 September 1991 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^'London Clubs: Faites von jeux'. The Observer. London. 15 March 1992 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^Michael Gillard (9 August 1992). 'Deal on cards to save London Clubs'. The Observer. London – via Newspapers.com.
- ^'Yard arrest in Revenue probe'. The Observer. London. 30 May 1993 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^Chris Blackhurst (18 October 1992). 'Casino war comes to court'. The Independent. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^Martin Flanagan (12 May 1994). 'London Clubs deals a £125m flotation card'. The Times. London – via NewsBank.
- ^'Casino stakes'. The Independent. London. 3 June 1994 – via NewsBank.
- ^Reece, Damian (30 September 2001). 'Aladdin failure puts LCI on edge'. The Daily Telegraph. London.
- ^ ab'Casino giant to buy London Clubs'. BBC News.com. BBC News. 31 August 2006. Retrieved 9 February 2009.
- ^ abWarner, Eric. Stay classy, London: Jeffrey Pollack on the World Series of Poker EuropeArchived 19 May 2009 at WebCite 27 February 2007. Pokerlisting.com Accessed 7/25/07
- ^Pokernews.com: £10,000 NLHE, Final Table: Annette Obrestad Makes History
- ^Bambach, Mike.World Series of Poker ups the ante, expands event to Europe 6-28-07. USA Today. Accessed 7/25/07
- ^'Harrah's controlling stake in London Clubs International'. FinancialWire. 5 November 2006 – via NewsBank.
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