If you are planning a trip to the capital over the festive period and fancy a night out at a casino then you are spoilt for choice as there are around 25 casinos now in the London area.

Although membership is required in many of London’s casinos, most will allow you to apply for membership online and the cost of membership ranges from complimentary to £500.  You usually have to apply for membership a day before your visit, however, some of London’s casinos will allow you to enter as a guest by turning up with some valid ID such as a passport or driving licence - so make sure you’re adequately prepared. An example of this is the Grosvenor Casino in Victoria. London’s more exclusive casinos do of course have strict membership policies and require substantial membership fees.  Each casino has its own dress code which usually translates to smart casual, however some are stricter than others.

London is home to some exclusive casinos such as Les Ambassadeurs Club and the Ritz Club.  In these casinos you will find an array of rich international gamblers and businessmen gambling huge sums of money.  Don’t worry though if you don’t have millions to gamble as sensible gamblers are well accommodated in London outside of these exclusive casinos!  The minimum bet in London’s casinos can be as little as 25p.  All of the main casino chains in the UK have casinos located in London.  These include Ladbrokes, Gala and Grosvenor.  Beginners and professionals alike are both well catered for in these casinos.

All the popular casino games are available to be played in London’s casinos such as Blackjack, various Poker games, Roulette, Baccarat and Punto Banco. You will also find a great selection of slot machines in London’s casinos.

Many of London’s casinos offer a good selection of snacks and beverages, which can be enjoyed besides the gambling experience.  Some casinos even have widescreens showing sporting events such as the Gala Casinos in Piccadilly, Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road.

Many top international poker tournaments have been held in London’s casinos.  Perhaps most notably was the inaugural WSOP Europe event held at the Sportsman, Fifty London and The Casino Empire earlier this year.  The event attracted many of the world’s top poker players and its success means it will return next year.

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