Europe & Africa Casinos
Casinos continue to be popular throughout Europe and Africa, with casinos scattered throughout the major centers on the continent. Some of the world’s best known poker players also hail from the region.
- Austria Casinos
- Cyprus Casinos
- United Kingdom (and England) Casinos
- France Casinos
- Germany Casinos
- Ireland Casinos
- Italy Casinos
- Malta Casinos
- Monaco Casinos
- Spain Casinos
- Russian Federation Casinos
- South Africa Casinos
Austria Casinos
Famous for its centers of music—notably Vienna—and its famous thinkers and scientists, Austria is a European country with a rich history. With over a dozen legal gambling facilities across the country, Austria is home to both casinos and horse tracks, and the largest casino in the country is Casino Baden.
Cyprus Casinos
The third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus is a hugely popular tourist destination, attracting millions of tourists and tourist dollars each year. Some of those tourist dollars are funneled into the country’s legalized gambling facilities, which include casinos and horse tracks. Both table games and casino slot machines are available.
United Kingdom (and England) Casinos
The gambling and casino industry has seen unprecedented growth in the United Kingdom in the past several years, and the numbers of tourists visiting the UK for its casino destinations is steadily growing. In fact, some “super casinos” are quickly being developed across the country, in locations such as Cardiff, Coventry, Glasgow, Middlesbrough, Newcastle. While lotteries and bingo have long enjoyed popularity in the UK, online gambling is also rapidly gaining fans in the country. At present, England is home to the most number of casinos in the UK.
France Casinos
One of the major cultural centers in Europe, France is a country famous for its art, food, and literature. It’s also believed to be the birthplace of such popular casino games as Roulette and Blackjack. In fact, with almost 200 casinos scattered throughout the country, gambling is also extremely popular in France, and online casinos are rapidly growing in popularity as well.
Some of the largest and most popular casinos in France include the Casino de Divonnes les Bains, Lyon Vert Casino, Palais de la Mediterranee Casino Hotel. Some casinos, like the Barriere d’Enghien-les-Bains, are extremely popular, with their stylish décor and formal dress code. Poker rooms are also popular in the country, and France often hosts worldwide conventions, tournaments, and championships and other poker related events. France also has national lotteries and horse race tracks.
Germany Casinos
Germany is one of the largest economies in Europe, and in the world. And, like other large economies, Germany has its share of casinos as well. With strict dress codes and age restrictions, German casinos number around 75 across the country. Poker, slot machines, American Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat are among some of the favored forms of gambling, along with horse racing, with Germany hosting some 50 plus tracks throughout the country. Germany also hosts is own share of poker tournaments and events.
Ireland Casinos
The third largest island in Europe, Ireland (comprised of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) is a favorite destination for tourists intent on exploring its rich cultural history. Legal casinos are also available in the country, with the majority of them located in Dublin. The largest casino in the country is Amusement City Casino in Dublin, with primarily casino slot machine games.
Italy Casinos
Often cited as a major cultural, political, and religious center, Italy has long been a favorite tourist destination in Europe, receiving millions of visitors each year. While gambling is legalized in Italy, there are few casinos available (five), with two of those located in Venice. Both table games and casino slot machines are available.
Malta Casinos
The smallest European Union country, Malta is an island nation comprised of seven small islands in the southern Mediterranean Sea. Some legalized gambling facilities such as casinos are available, along with horse tracks. The largest casino is the Dragonara Casino located in St. Julians.
Monaco Casinos
Perhaps best known for its glamorous monarchy and high end rollers, Monaco is home to some of the glitziest casinos in the world. Most of those casinos are found in Monte Carlo, the largest being Le Café de Paris, with over a dozen table games and over a thousand casino slot machines.
Spain Casinos
Located on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain is home to 33 legalized gambling facilities. Long a favorite tourist destination, Spain also has its share of casinos, with the largest casino in Spain being the Casino de Barcelona (over 50 table games and over 200 casino slot machine games).
Russian Federation Casinos
Recently imposed legislation has seen the establishment of casinos and gambling facilities restricted to only four specific designated zones in the country. Despite this, gambling, casinos, and online casinos remain popular in the country.
South Africa Casinos
Found on the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa is home to over 40 legal gambling facilities, in the form of casinos and horse tracks. Most of those are located in Johannesburg.
