London is widely viewed as the epicentre of the gambling industry in the United Kingdom, with the city packed with numerous casino venues. It is the place where high-rollers head to if they are looking for top-class action in iconic games such as roulette, with the table limits outstripping what is available elsewhere in the UK.
With that in mind, here is our essential guide to the best casinos to visit in London if you are lucky enough to operate in high-roller circles.
The Hippodrome – Leicester Square
Boasting five floors containing with three uniquely-themed casinos, The Hippodrome is renowned for offering one of the most immersive gaming experiences in London.
Roulette, blackjack, baccarat, three-card poker, electronic games and slots will keep you occupied for hours on end in a venue which has won multiple awards.
The Hippodrome is magnet for high-rollers, particularly on the live poker tables where the best players in the business regularly go head-to-head.
The Grand Casino on the ground floor offers is perhaps the most spectacular of the three casinos, offering 360-degree views of the truly stunning auditorium.
Les Ambassadeurs – Mayfair
When a casino markets itself as a venue which offers ‘the ultimate gaming experience’, you can be sure that it pulls out all the stops to live up to expectations.
Les Ambassadeurs in Mayfair is a members-only club offering 24/7 private gaming rooms and the finest cuisines from around the world.
It is a place where celebrities visit to play their favourite casino games, while members of the royal family have also been spotted there.
Membership at Les Ambassaduers incorporates several other enticing benefits, making it the ideal place for any self-respecting high-roller.
Aspers Casino – Stratford
Aspers Casino in Stratford has a wide range of casino games available including roulette, blackjack, slot machines, punto banco and three-card poker.
It is home to some of the finest poker action in London, with its exciting weekend tournaments regularly attracting high-rollers to the venue.
Aspers also incorporates sports betting via self-service terminals which cover a wide range of events in horse racing, football and many more.
With a selection of high-end bars and free live music throughout the year, Aspers is a venue you will keep returning to whenever you are in London.
Palm Beach Casino – Mayfair
We head back to Mayfair for our final recommendation for a casino where the high-stakes action takes place away from the hustle and bustle of the main gaming floor.
The Palm Beach Casino’s Salle Privee offers players ‘the ideal space to play your favourite live table games with your own highly skilled croupier’.
The venue also has hundreds of slot machines offering eye-watering progressive jackpots to high-rolling players who hit the right combinations.
With a superb restaurant offering culinary treats crafter by award-winning chef Zaman Mahmud, a visit to Palm Beach is a truly unforgettable experience.
