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Casinos in Paris, at the time of writing, cannot legally have slot machines in them. In fact, there are no legal slot machines through the city of Paris at all. The casinos offer table games, and there are many that either offer poker as a side feature, or are exclusively poker rooms. Compared to the rest of France, Paris is a bit of an anomaly. All in all, there are about 200 land-based French Casinos offering all-time casino classics. Games include Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Slots along with some of the most exclusive Poker rooms found in Europe. Paris - There are 3 listed land-based gambling casinos in Paris. Aviation Club de France, 104 Avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris, France. Phone: +33 1 45 62 26 88, Fax: +33 1 42 89 21 81, Website: www.aviationclubdefrance.com Nearest Airport: Paris Minimum Gaming Age: 18 Entrance Fee: Free ID/Passport: Required Dress Code: Smart.
France, Western Europe land casinos listed by area: (In the French casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)
Reviewed casinos in France: 6 reviews, 2 on this page. Star ratings *** Good, **** Very Good, ***** Best.
In Nice: Casino Ruhl**** |Palais de la Mediterranee*** |
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Megeve - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Megeve. Vanessa feltz poker player.
Casino de Megeve Mont Blanc,
199 rue Charles Feige, 74120 Megève, France. Phone: +33 (0)4 50 93 01 83, Fax: +33 (0)4 50 21 24 11, Website: www.casino-font-romeu.com
Nearest Airport: Geneve, 70 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free for slots, 11€ for table games
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Slots/video games daily from 12:00 to 04:00; Table games from 21:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 50 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (minimum from 20c) including Sphinx, Desperado, Black & White Double Jackpot, with progressive jackpot, Electronic Roulette; Live table games: 4 English Roulette (minimum 5 euro), 3 Black Jack (minimum 10 euro), 1 Casino Stud Poker (minimum 10 euro)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment (discothèque)
Remarks: Casino de Megeve Mont Blanc is situated at 199 rue Charles Feige and nearby at at 192 rue Charles Feige is the discothèque 'Palo Alto Up & Down'.
[Mar 2008 last update]
Menton - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Menton.
Casino Barriere de Menton,
Avenue Félix Faure, BP 107, 06503 Menton Cedex, France. Phone: +33 4 92 10 16 16, Fax: +33 4 92 10 16 17, Website: www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport: Nice, 30 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots/video games daily from 10:00 to 03:00, Table games from 20:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 215 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots; Live table games: English Roulette (minimum 2€), French Roulette (minimum 2€), Black Jack (minimum 5€), Casino Stud Poker (minimum 5€), 3 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, 2 Bars, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Menton is part of the Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Mimizan Plage - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Mimizan Plage.
Casino de Mimizan,
Rue du Casino BP 24, 40200 Mimizan Plage, France. Phone: +33 5 58 09 05 02, Fax: +33 5 58 82 48 08, Website: www.groupecogit.com
Nearest Airport: Bordeaux, 100 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 10:00 to 03:00; La Boule from 21:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 50 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots (Black & White, Betty Boop, Beavers Bonus King, Carnival of Mystery, Deep Pokets, Little Green Men, Hot Shot, Surf Dudes, Centurion); Live table games: La Boule 2000 (minimum 1 euro)
Facilities: Restaurant, Piano bar
Remarks: Casino de Mimizan is part of COGIT Group (le Groupe COGIT).
[Mar 2008 last update]
Montrond-les-Bains - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Mimizan Plage.
Casino de Montrond-les-Bains,
Route de Roanne, 42210 Montrond-les-Bains, France. Casino Phone: +33 4 77 52 70 70, Fax: +33 4 77 52 70 79, Website: www.joa-casino.com
Nearest Airport: Lyon, 60 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily from 10:00 am
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 180 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: English Roulette, Blackjack, Casino Stud Poker, Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: 2 Restaurants, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Montrond-les-Bains is part of Joa Groupe Casinos.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Neris-les-Bains - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Neris-les-Bains.
Casino de Neris Les Bains,
Parc du Casino, 03310 Néris-les-Bains, France. Casino Phone: +33 4 70 03 15 09, Fax: +33 4 70 03 21 82, Website: www.groupetranchant.com
Nearest Airport: Guéret
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots daily 10.00 to 04.00, Table games 5 days from 21.00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 75 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with Progressive Jackpots; Live table games: Classic games, Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Neris Les Bains is part of Groupe Tranchant.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Nice - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in Nice.
- Casino Ruhl (Le Ruhl - Casino Barrière de Nice),
1 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice, France. Casino Phone: +33 4 97 03 12 22, Fax: +33 4 97 03 12 99, Email: reservation-ruhl@lucienbarriere.com, Website: www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport: Nice, 30 minuntes drive
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Slots/video games from 10:00 to 04:00, Table games from 20:00 (longer times at weekends), Poker room weekdays from 20:00 weekend from 17:00 (Registration Phone: +33 4 97 03 12 22)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 300 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots including Cash Fever (minimum 1, 2, 5 cents machines available), Electronic Roulette; Live table games: 4 single zero English Roulette (minimum 5€), 3 French Roulette (minimum 10€), 4 Blackjack (minimum 10€), 2 casino stud poker (minimum 10€), 1 mini Punto Banco (Baccarat), 4 Texas Hold'em poker
Facilities: 2 Restaurants, 2 Bars, TV Lounge, Entertainment, Dedicated smoking area
Remarks: Casino Ruhl is part of the Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Casino Ruhl in Nice:
This is a pleasant casino, next to the Meridien Hotel. There are 4 single-zero American roulette tables (they call English roulette) with 5€ minimum bet. The French roulette tables and the card games tables start at 10€ minimum bet. In the slots area there are about 300 machines including progressives. There are two casino bars and two restaurants. The food is good and the service is excellent. The management and casino personnel are friendly and helpful.
Rating:Very good casino!
[Dec 2007 last update. Reviewed Dec 2007]
Go to top of this page . See 'Casino Reviews' Index page - Palais de la Mediterranee (Le) (Hotel & Casino),
13-15, Promenade des Anglais, BP 1655, 06000 Nice, France. Casino Phone: +33 4 92 14 68 00, Website: www.palais.concorde-hotels.com
Nearest Airport: Nice
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily, 20:00 to 04:00, Slots from 10:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 150 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive Jackpots including Hot Shot Jackpot; Live table games: 6 Single zero English Roulette (known as English roulette - 5€ min. bet), 2 French Roulette, 4 Blackjack (20€ min. bet), 2 casino Stud poker, 1 Punto Banco/Baccarat, Le Boule (mini roulette type game), Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment, Hotel, Parking (1000 spaces), Wi-Fi
Remarks: The Casino was an original attraction at Palais de la Mediterranee. It is multifunctional and includes a concert hall available for private use.
Review - Editor's personal experience at Le Palais de la Mediterranee casino in Nice:
This casino is split in two floors. The slots/video machines are on the ground floor with a bar, and the table games on the first floor with a restaurant and a bar. The table games area is not very busy even at the weekend. Good food and service at the restaurant.
Rating:Good casino!
[Dec 2007 last update. Reviewed Dec 2007]
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Niederbronn les Bains - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Niederbronn les Bains.
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Casino Barriere de Niederbronn,
10 Place des Thermes, 67110 Niederbronn-les-Bains, France. Casino Phone: +33 3 88 80 84 88, Fax: +33 3 88 80 84 80, Website: www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Slots/video games daily from 10:30 to 02:00, Table games from 19:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 185 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots; Live table games: 3 English Roulette (minimum 2€), 2 French Roulette (minimum 2€), 12 English Electronic Roulette (minimum 1€), 3 Black Jack (minimum 5€), 3 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: 3 Restaurants, 2 Bars, Entertainment, Poker room, Hotel Mercure nearby, Package deals (Hotel + Casino + Food)
Remarks: Casino de Niederbronn-les-Bains is part of the Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Ouistreham - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Ouistreham.
Casino Barriere de Ouistreham,
Place Alfred Thomas, 14150 Ouistreham, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 31 36 30 00, Fax: +33 2 31 36 30 01, Website: www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport: Caen, 15 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart (No Sportswear, no uniforms)
Opening Times: Slots/video games and Boule daily from 10:00 to 02:00, Table games Fri, Sat, Sun from 21:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 145 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots; Live table games: 2 English Roulette (minimum 2€), 2 Black Jack (minimum 4€), 2 Boule (minimum 1€)
Facilities: 2 Restaurants, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Ouistreham is part of the Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Palavas-les-Flots - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Palavas-les-Flots.
Casino de Palavas-les-Flots,
1 Boulevard Foch, 34250 Palavas-les-Flots, France. Casino Phone: +33 4 67 68 00 01, Fax: +33 4 67 68 51 30, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 11:00 to 04:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines, Table games
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Parking (65 spaces)
Remarks: Casino de Palavas-les-Flots is part of Partouche casinos.
[Jan 2008 last update]
Paris - There are 3 listed land-based gambling casinos in Paris.
- Aviation Club de France,
104 Avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris, France. Phone: +33 1 45 62 26 88, Fax: +33 1 42 89 21 81, Website: www.aviationclubdefrance.com
Nearest Airport: Paris
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Daily
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: Live table games: Baccarat, Backgammon, Poker, Pok'21, Stud Poker, Rami, Tarot
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Hotels, Parking (valet service)
Remarks: The Aviation Club de France was created in 1907 by a group of aviators.
[Mar 2008 last update] - Cercle Gaillon,
11 Rue de Berri, 75008 Paris, France. Phone: +33 1 45 62 08 33, Poker: +33 6 79 75 84 35, Website: www.cerclegaillon.net
Nearest Airport: Paris
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Daily
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: Live table games: Black Jack Parisian Style (Pok' 21), Carribean Stud Poker 5 Cards, 3 Cards Poker, Punto Banco, Backgammon, Texas Hold'em Poker, Tournaments
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, TV lounge, Parking
Remarks: For over a century, ten steps away from the Champs Elysées, the Cercle Gaillon has been hosting its members in a warm, cosy and leisurely atmosphere.
[Mar 2008 last update] - Cercle Wagram,
47 Avenue de Wagram, 75017 Paris, France. Phone: +33 (0)1 43 80 95 23, Website: www.cerclewagram.com
Nearest Airport: Paris
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Daily from 15:00 to 06:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: Live table games: Casino Stud Poker (minimum 10€), Poker 21 (minimum 20€), Punto Banco (minimum 10€), Le Multicolore (minimum 2€), Card room 21 tables (Texas Hold'em Poker, Omaha)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Parking (valet service)
[Mar 2008 last update]
Pau - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Pau.
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Casino de Pau,
Parc Beaumont, 64000 Pau, France. Casino Phone: +33 5 59 27 06 92, Fax: +33 5 59 27 77 85, Website: www.groupetranchant.com
Nearest Airport: Pau/Pyrénées, 7 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots daily 10.00 to 03.00, Table games from 20.30
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 120 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with Progressive Jackpots; Live table games: English Roulette, Blackjack, Casino Stud Poker, Boule 2000
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Pau is part of Groupe Tranchant.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Perros-Guirec - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Perros-Guirec.
Casino Barriere de Perros-Guirec,
Plage de Trestraou, 22700 Perros-Guirec, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 96 49 80 80, Fax: +33 2 96 49 80 81, Website: www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport: Rennes, 165 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots/video games daily from 10:00 to 03:00, Table games 5 days from 21:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 98 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots; Live table games: 1 English Roulette (minimum 1€), 1 Black Jack (minimum 3€), 1 Boule (minimum 1€)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Perros-Guirec is part of the Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Pleneuf Val Andre - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Pleneuf Val Andre.
Casino du Val Andre,
1 Cours Winston Churchil, 22370 Pleneuf Val Andre, France. Phone: +33 2 96 72 85 06, Fax: +33 2 96 63 01 26, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport: Rennes, 128 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 21:00 to 03:00, Slots from 10:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 69 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: English Roulette, Blackjack
Facilities: Bar, Entertainment, Parking (50 spaces)
Remarks: Casino Val Andre is part of Partouche casinos.
[Jan 2008 last update]
Plouescat - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Plouescat.
Casino de Plouescat,
100 rue de Brest, 29430 Plouesca, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 98 69 63 41, Fax: +33 2 98 69 63 66, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport: Brest-Guipavas, 48 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 21:00 to 04:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 95 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: 2 English Roulette (min. bet €1), 1 Blackjack (min. bet €2), 2 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bars, Entertainment, Parking (50 spaces)
Remarks: Casino de Plouescat is part of Partouche casinos.
[Jan 2008 last update]
Pornic - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Pornic.
Casino de Pornic,
50 Quai Leray, 44210 Pornic, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 40 82 26 87, Fax: +33 2 40 82 46 43, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 21:30 to 04:00, Slots from 10:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 130 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: 2 English Roulette (min. bet €1), 1 Blackjack (min. bet €2)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar
Remarks: Casino de Pornic is part of Partouche casinos.
[Jan 2008 last update]
Pornichet - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Pornichet.
Casino de Pornichet,
93 Boulevard des Oceanides, 44380 Pornichet, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 40 61 05 48, Fax: +33 2 40 61 87 31, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 21:30 to 04:00, Slots from 10:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 200 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: 2 English Roulette (min. bet €2), 2 Blackjack (min. bet €5), Casino Stud Poker (min. bet €5), Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment, Parking (80 spaces)
Remarks: Casino de Pornichet is part of Partouche casinos.
[Jan 2008 last update]
Pougues les Eaux - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Pougues les Eaux.
Casino Planetarium de Pougues les Eaux,
Avenue de Paris, 58320 Pougues-les-Eaux, France. Casino Phone: +33 3 86 90 17 00, Fax: +33 3 86 90 17 09, Website: www.groupetranchant.com
Nearest Airport: Nevers, 172 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots daily 10.00 to 03.00, Table games from 21.00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 230 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with Progressive Jackpots; Live table games: Boule 2000, English Roulette (Anglaise), Blackjack, Casino Stud Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, Entertainment, Parking
Remarks: Casino Planétarium de Pougues les Eaux is part of Groupe Tranchant.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Ribeauville - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Ribeauville.
Casino Barriere de Ribeauville,
Guémar, Route Départementale 106, BP 50002, 68151 Ribeauvillé, France. Casino Phone: +33 3 89 73 43 43, Fax: +33 3 89 73 26 34, Website: www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots/video games daily from 10:00 to 02:00, Table games from 20:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 115 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots; Live table games: 3 English Roulette (minimum 2€), 3 Black Jack (minimum 2€), 2 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Ribeauville is part of the Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Roscoff - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Roscoff.
Casino de Roscoff,
Z.A.D. Bloscon, B.P. 81, 29682 Roscoff, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 98 69 75 84, Fax: +33 2 98 69 73 29, Website: www.groupetranchant.com
Nearest Airport: Brest/Bretagne, 57 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Daily 10.00 to 03.00, Table games 5 days a week from 21.30
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 80 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with Progressive Jackpots; Live table games: 1 English Roulette, 1 Blackjack, 1 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Roscoff is part of Groupe Tranchant.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Royan - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Royan.
Casino Barriere de Royan,
2, esplanade de Pontaillac, 17200 Royan, France. Casino Phone: +33 5 46 39 03 31, Fax: +33 5 46 39 39 51, Website: www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots/video games daily from 10:00 to 03:00, Table games from 20:30
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 175 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots; Live table games: 4 English Roulette (minimum 2€), 2 Black Jack (minimum 5€), 1 Casino Stud Poker (minimum 10€), 2 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: 2 Restaurants, 3 Bars, Entertainment, Facility for the disabled (Accès handicapé), Poker room
Remarks: Casino de Royan is part of the Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Royat - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Royat.
Casino de Royat,
Allee du Pariou, 63130 Royat, France. Casino Phone: +33 4 73 29 52 52, Fax: +33 4 73 29 52 59, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport: Clermont-Ferrand, 4 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 10:00 to 03:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 120 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: English Roulette (min.bet €1), Blackjack (min.bet €5), Casino Stud Poker (min.bet €5), Texas Holdem Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment, Parking (60 spaces)
Remarks: Casino de Royat is part of Partouche casinos.
[Jan 2008 last update]
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Vive la France! The homeland of fresh baked buttery croissants and expensive wine from the best grapes. Many starry-eyed lovers have dreamed of strolling around the narrow streets of Paris, and taking a selfie with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Come visit the Tour de France or Paris Fashion Week, and experience a rich palette of emotions. And while you're here, don't forget to search for your new favorite gambling venue, as the majority of the games originate in this magical land of liberty.
The difference between France and the rest of the world is that gambling here isn't forbidden, but merely restricted. Here are some insights into the French gambling culture and its current status in the country.
Back to the Past
It all began in the early 1500s when the Queen was introduced to the card deck. The French variation was the precursor of the standard 52-card deck in use today. This comes as little surprise, because this innovation actually led to the creation of the majority of the popular games you know and love today.
For example, Blackjack, known in those days as 'vingt-et-un,' was developed and played by the French Templars, as well the game of Faro.
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These two games specifically were introduced to neighboring Britain, and then shipped across the Atlantic to the United States. And with the help of the French living in Mississippi, these card games spread across the rest of the country.
Cards were not the only thing that matured in France. The 16th century also gave rise to the idea of a state lottery, which was applied throughout Europe.
Other table games, such as poker and chemin de fer (similar to baccarat), developed in France and made their way into Europe and the United States through the decades.
No nation has ever been as democratic towards gambling as France. For example, when slot machines became popular, the government quickly legalized them. In 1997, the state gave its residents an even bigger present, when the government imposed a law that lowered the legal gambling age from 21 to 18.
Legal Environment
France is the foremost country for legal gambling. However, there are huge discrepancies between the offline and online gambling market. As of today, there are over 200 casinos and 16 bingo games halls all over the country.
All of them can be found in official casino guides, where potential gamblers can look through the reviews and make their selections. However, this only relates to brick and mortar casinos.
Is There A Casino In Paris France
As for the online gambling platform, the whole situation seems a little biased. Let's take a closer look at both forms in more detail, in order to understand the difference.
Live Gambling
Any form of gambling in France is regulated by the government and subject to licensing. Land-based casinos should be built in certain areas with designated operating hours. Gaming and casino gambling, sports betting, horse race betting, as well as lotteries, are all overseen and regulated by the Ministry of the Interior and the Budget Minister.
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Somewhat ironically the only type of betting forbidden in the country is betting on fantasy sports.
In addition to the ministries who serve as the main branches of regulation, there are also special commissions that have been created to monitor gambling operations.
For instance, legal sports betting and lotteries refer to Francaise de Jeux, while horse racing is covered by Le Pari Mutuel Urbain. All illegal activities are monitored and prosecuted by special police forces named Sous Direction des Courses et des Jeux.
Basically, if you are 18 years old, you are allowed to play and wager on basically anything you want in France, and the sky's the limit for you.
Casino de Plouescat,
100 rue de Brest, 29430 Plouesca, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 98 69 63 41, Fax: +33 2 98 69 63 66, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport: Brest-Guipavas, 48 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 21:00 to 04:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 95 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: 2 English Roulette (min. bet €1), 1 Blackjack (min. bet €2), 2 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bars, Entertainment, Parking (50 spaces)
Remarks: Casino de Plouescat is part of Partouche casinos.
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Pornic - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Pornic.
Casino de Pornic,
50 Quai Leray, 44210 Pornic, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 40 82 26 87, Fax: +33 2 40 82 46 43, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 21:30 to 04:00, Slots from 10:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 130 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: 2 English Roulette (min. bet €1), 1 Blackjack (min. bet €2)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar
Remarks: Casino de Pornic is part of Partouche casinos.
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Pornichet - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Pornichet.
Casino de Pornichet,
93 Boulevard des Oceanides, 44380 Pornichet, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 40 61 05 48, Fax: +33 2 40 61 87 31, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 21:30 to 04:00, Slots from 10:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 200 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: 2 English Roulette (min. bet €2), 2 Blackjack (min. bet €5), Casino Stud Poker (min. bet €5), Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment, Parking (80 spaces)
Remarks: Casino de Pornichet is part of Partouche casinos.
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Pougues les Eaux - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Pougues les Eaux.
Casino Planetarium de Pougues les Eaux,
Avenue de Paris, 58320 Pougues-les-Eaux, France. Casino Phone: +33 3 86 90 17 00, Fax: +33 3 86 90 17 09, Website: www.groupetranchant.com
Nearest Airport: Nevers, 172 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots daily 10.00 to 03.00, Table games from 21.00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 230 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with Progressive Jackpots; Live table games: Boule 2000, English Roulette (Anglaise), Blackjack, Casino Stud Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, Entertainment, Parking
Remarks: Casino Planétarium de Pougues les Eaux is part of Groupe Tranchant.
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Ribeauville - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Ribeauville.
Casino Barriere de Ribeauville,
Guémar, Route Départementale 106, BP 50002, 68151 Ribeauvillé, France. Casino Phone: +33 3 89 73 43 43, Fax: +33 3 89 73 26 34, Website: www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots/video games daily from 10:00 to 02:00, Table games from 20:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 115 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots; Live table games: 3 English Roulette (minimum 2€), 3 Black Jack (minimum 2€), 2 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Ribeauville is part of the Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Roscoff - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Roscoff.
Casino de Roscoff,
Z.A.D. Bloscon, B.P. 81, 29682 Roscoff, France. Casino Phone: +33 2 98 69 75 84, Fax: +33 2 98 69 73 29, Website: www.groupetranchant.com
Nearest Airport: Brest/Bretagne, 57 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Daily 10.00 to 03.00, Table games 5 days a week from 21.30
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 80 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with Progressive Jackpots; Live table games: 1 English Roulette, 1 Blackjack, 1 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: Casino de Roscoff is part of Groupe Tranchant.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Royan - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Royan.
Casino Barriere de Royan,
2, esplanade de Pontaillac, 17200 Royan, France. Casino Phone: +33 5 46 39 03 31, Fax: +33 5 46 39 39 51, Website: www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport:
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart
Opening Times: Slots/video games daily from 10:00 to 03:00, Table games from 20:30
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 175 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive jackpots; Live table games: 4 English Roulette (minimum 2€), 2 Black Jack (minimum 5€), 1 Casino Stud Poker (minimum 10€), 2 Texas Hold'em Poker
Facilities: 2 Restaurants, 3 Bars, Entertainment, Facility for the disabled (Accès handicapé), Poker room
Remarks: Casino de Royan is part of the Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos.
[Feb 2008 last update]
Royat - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Royat.
Casino de Royat,
Allee du Pariou, 63130 Royat, France. Casino Phone: +33 4 73 29 52 52, Fax: +33 4 73 29 52 59, Website: www.partouche.com
Nearest Airport: Clermont-Ferrand, 4 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee:
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily 10:00 to 03:00
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 120 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: English Roulette (min.bet €1), Blackjack (min.bet €5), Casino Stud Poker (min.bet €5), Texas Holdem Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment, Parking (60 spaces)
Remarks: Casino de Royat is part of Partouche casinos.
[Jan 2008 last update]
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Vive la France! The homeland of fresh baked buttery croissants and expensive wine from the best grapes. Many starry-eyed lovers have dreamed of strolling around the narrow streets of Paris, and taking a selfie with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Come visit the Tour de France or Paris Fashion Week, and experience a rich palette of emotions. And while you're here, don't forget to search for your new favorite gambling venue, as the majority of the games originate in this magical land of liberty.
The difference between France and the rest of the world is that gambling here isn't forbidden, but merely restricted. Here are some insights into the French gambling culture and its current status in the country.
Back to the Past
It all began in the early 1500s when the Queen was introduced to the card deck. The French variation was the precursor of the standard 52-card deck in use today. This comes as little surprise, because this innovation actually led to the creation of the majority of the popular games you know and love today.
For example, Blackjack, known in those days as 'vingt-et-un,' was developed and played by the French Templars, as well the game of Faro.
Are There Gambling Casinos In Paris France History
These two games specifically were introduced to neighboring Britain, and then shipped across the Atlantic to the United States. And with the help of the French living in Mississippi, these card games spread across the rest of the country.
Cards were not the only thing that matured in France. The 16th century also gave rise to the idea of a state lottery, which was applied throughout Europe.
Other table games, such as poker and chemin de fer (similar to baccarat), developed in France and made their way into Europe and the United States through the decades.
No nation has ever been as democratic towards gambling as France. For example, when slot machines became popular, the government quickly legalized them. In 1997, the state gave its residents an even bigger present, when the government imposed a law that lowered the legal gambling age from 21 to 18.
Legal Environment
France is the foremost country for legal gambling. However, there are huge discrepancies between the offline and online gambling market. As of today, there are over 200 casinos and 16 bingo games halls all over the country.
All of them can be found in official casino guides, where potential gamblers can look through the reviews and make their selections. However, this only relates to brick and mortar casinos.
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As for the online gambling platform, the whole situation seems a little biased. Let's take a closer look at both forms in more detail, in order to understand the difference.
Live Gambling
Any form of gambling in France is regulated by the government and subject to licensing. Land-based casinos should be built in certain areas with designated operating hours. Gaming and casino gambling, sports betting, horse race betting, as well as lotteries, are all overseen and regulated by the Ministry of the Interior and the Budget Minister.
Are There Gambling Casinos In Paris France Right Now
Somewhat ironically the only type of betting forbidden in the country is betting on fantasy sports.
In addition to the ministries who serve as the main branches of regulation, there are also special commissions that have been created to monitor gambling operations.
For instance, legal sports betting and lotteries refer to Francaise de Jeux, while horse racing is covered by Le Pari Mutuel Urbain. All illegal activities are monitored and prosecuted by special police forces named Sous Direction des Courses et des Jeux.
Basically, if you are 18 years old, you are allowed to play and wager on basically anything you want in France, and the sky's the limit for you.
Online Gambling
Now here is the moment when it all becomes a giant paradox. For a long time, online gambling was highly controlled and restricted by the government. In 2001 PMU and FDJ acquired licenses to provide services online.
Are There Gambling Casinos In Paris France Today
However, all of this was brought down to regulation of horse racing and sports. Online casinos were banned. Video poker, slots games or any other variant of gambling activity for real money online was labeled illegal.
This situation was further agitated when foreign online gambling sites intervened in French territory. The EU authorities claimed that the regulation of the industry violates the general provisions established for foreign online platforms, thereby pushing France to amend its existing laws.
In 2009 the government back tracked a little and adopted a bill, opening its market to more than 2500 websites, which did not cause any problems for public order and were recognized as legitimate. Nevertheless, their activity was narrowed down to betting strictly on sports and horse racing.
The blowback that followed this concession forced the French government to adopt the 2010 French Gambling Act. From that moment on, online poker and bingo became legal.
Still, the entire situation is not as simple as it seems upon first glance. Real money online casinos are forbidden, as they are recognized as being too addictive. This includes slots, roulette and blackjack.
Now France has a Regulatory Authority for Online Games, which functions as a gaming commission. This regulatory body is responsible for granting licenses to foreign gambling operators, while also publishing a list of the companies that are allowed to operate under the online gambling law.
Unfortunately, the industry is highly taxed, and it is incredibly difficult for small sites to succeed in France.
Additionally, online gamblers grew increasingly frustrated when foreign operators could not run any kind of casino at all, while French user accounts also ended up being blocked. Many poker players received a message that the sites where they played were banned, and some of them were transferred to the sites of other companies like PartyPoker, which they were allowed to play.
Of course, there are several methods players can use to bypass these strict laws, such as changing and hiding their IP address or by using UK accounts, which is actually a fairly common practice in France.
Last but not least, social gambling is completely legal in France. To be more precise, there are no regulations in this regard, as this kind of pastime is not considered to be supporting games of chance, nor to be an overly addictive activity.
Playing for virtual money or bonuses is something anyone can practice without any restrictions whatsoever.
Present and Future
Numbers show that this industry, with its $35 billion annual turnover, is not slowing down; and is expected to expand in the years ahead. Last year's growth figures stopped at 2.2%, and there is no sign of any future drop on the way.
With an average age of 42, this nation of 64 million people has so many ways to progress in gambling in the coming years.
Sporting events such as the World Cup may help boost both offline and online gambling revenues. Soccer is considered to be the national sport, and when the 2010 World Cup coincided with the adoption of the Gambling Act, the online betting industry nabbed a hefty profit of €83 million.
The same applies to major events like Tour de France. Nevertheless, the leadership belongs to horse racing. The pari-mutuel system in France flourishes within more than 8,000 PMU kiosks and bars, which is where 80% of the bets are actually placed.
Online gambling in France strongly depends upon both legislation and the tax system. Around 47% of poker players are frustrated with the official online platform, preferring to use unlicensed websites instead.
So it seems the French government doesn't see any reason to weaken its grip on online casinos at the moment. Apparently, due to the leading position of online horse racing income, online poker is not considered to be worth supporting.
Yet another reason why French officials ban online casinos is that they are trying to avert problem gambling. Nonetheless, the numbers state that there are 45% of active gamblers among French people, and only 1.3% of them have confessed they have a gambling problem.
To be real, these numbers are extremely low, and there is no evidence that allowing online casinos has the potential to negatively affect the current situation.
Conclusion
The overall situation with gambling in France is not that complicated when it comes to land-based casinos; but if you do decide to find an internet casino to play, there might be some obstacles.
The best way to make some profit both online and offline is to go with sports betting, as French people are extremely fond of this. What is more, you won't face any problems with the law or high taxes. This is pretty good, as after getting your winning pot, you certainly don't want to get ripped off.
