If you are visiting England and gambling is your vice there are over 140 casinos across the country, 25 of them located in the exciting, 24 hour capital city of London. Whether you play for serious money or are just looking for some holiday entertainment, you are sure to find a London casino to suit your requirements. The casino scene has changed over the past few years and now attracts more of a young party crowd. With many of the casinos located in stylish, glamorous surroundings, where better for fortune to find you?

Amongst London’s 25 casinos are 5 Gala casinos, 5 Rank/Grosvenor, 4 London Clubs/Harrah’s and 4 Genting casinos. They provide a combination of electronic games such as Jackpot style slots and video machines and live table games. Some of the most common are American Roulette, Blackjack, Casino Poker, Punto Banco/Baccarat, Three Card Poker and Caribbean Stud Poker. Most of the casino’s offer a full nights entertainment with restaurants, bars and private gaming rooms on site.
Depending on the casino itself, opening times are anything between 12.00 – 06.00. The majority of casinos are now online and have their own websites where you can find further information on their services and guidelines on membership. There will also be details here regarding nearby transport links and parking facilities. Some provide free parking and the more exclusive clubs even offer a valet service.

Fees to join a London casino can be anything from free, up to 1000 pounds for a life- long membership. Dress code is usually smart or smart casual; most casinos will only prevent you from entering if you are wearing sports gear, like trainers. However, if you are planning on visiting an exclusive club you will need to be suitable kitted out.

The largest casino London has to offer is Casino Empire, located in Leicester Square at the former Empire Ballroom and owned by London Clubs International. It boasts 30 gaming tables and state-of-the-art electronic gaming machines. There is also a private poker room, a nightclub and a number of dining experiences.

Gala Queensway Casino is a great casino to head for if you are new to the gambling scene and want to try playing without losing too much money. They have a Play and Party theme where you can learn to play with low stakes in the no-pressure atmosphere of the casino's Party Pit.

London casinos can be some of the most elite in the world. Established since 1828, the UK’s oldest private gaming club can be found in London. Crockfords is named after its founder, William Crockford, who set up this private members club, complete with rich furnishings and fine food, to draw in the richest of Regency society. The club has two VIP private rooms, a high stakes room and a luxurious gaming room where American Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco and Three Card Poker can be played. If you want to become a lifetime member at this club you will need £1000 and even then it is granted at the discretion of the membership committee.

A well established and popular casino in the heart of London city is Victoria Casino, recently bought by the Grosvenor Casinos. Completely refurbished, it offers a first class service and has two gaming rooms. Sports bars, restaurants, and a VIP gaming room are just some of the attractions. The Victoria Casino is also popular as it is one of the only establishments in the UK where the game of craps is offered. Their Punto Banco table is one of the largest around the world, seating up to 36 players.

Until 2005, to become a member of a London casino it was necessary to fill in a registration form 24 hours beforehand, but changes in the UK gambling laws now enable you to join online, via the casinos own website. It is even possible now to fill in an application at the door as long as you have some kind of identification. Everyone entering a casino has to be over the age of 18 and dressed reasonably smart. Also be aware that although most casinos offer free membership, the more exclusive ones will have a membership fee and strict membership guidelines.

Next time you are planning a trip to London and looking for some entertainment, why not try a London casino for a stimulating and rousing evening out?