Birmingham has been named the ‘Casino Capital’ of Europe following a new study, which has revealed it is home to the most luxurious casino, surprisingly beating locations such as London and Monte-Carlo.
Nothing exerts luxury more than a night at a casino. From ball gowns to big wins, we have different reasons for being drawn to the game’s tables.
Casinos are not limited to just bandits and bars. Europe is home to some of the most stupendously deluxe casino resorts on the planet, some with up to 20 restaurants, spa facilities, gyms and luxury shops.
But where is the most luxurious casino in Europe located?
Surprisingly to some, the most luxurious casino in the whole of Europe is Resorts World in Birmingham, beating the likes of London, Ibiza and Venice.
The research team at SlotsUp have scrutinously analysed almost 80 casinos around the globe, based on 17 different factors, to determine where exactly the world’s best casinos are located.
They have pulled back the curtain and scored each casino on the price of their entrance fees, choice of games and amenities, such as restaurants, bars and spas. Plus, the most accessible casinos to travel to, the casinos with the best reviews and the safety of the cities where the casinos are located.
Each casino has been given a score out of 170 and ranked in the top 20.
Here’s how the top 20 best casinos in Europe ranked:
| Ranking | Casino/Resort Name | Location | Total Score / 170 |
| 1 | Resorts World | Birmingham | 106 |
| 2 | Casino de Monte Carlo | Monte-Carlo | 95 |
| 3 | King’s Resort | Rozvadov | 88 |
| 4 | Casino Cafe de Paris | Monte-Carlo | 87 |
| 5 | Ibiza Gran Hotel | Ibiza | 85 |
| 6 | Rebuy Stars International Brno | Brno | 67 |
| 7 | Saint-Vincent Resort & Casino | Saint Vincent | 64 |
| 8 | The Hippodrome | London | 61 |
| 9 | Casino Lisboa | Lisbon | 59 |
| 10 | Victoria Gate | Leeds | 56 |
| 11 | Casino Estoril | Estoril | 53 |
| 12 | Empire Casino | London | 49 |
| 13 | Casino Barriere Le Croisette | Cannes | 48 |
| 14 | Alea Casino | Nottingham | 47 |
| 15 | Casino Malta | St. Julians | 46 |
| 16 | Dragonara Casino | St. Julians | 44 |
| 17 | Genting Casino Fountain | Edinburgh | 43 |
| 18 | Casino di Venezia | Venice | 41 |
| 19 | Portomaso Casino | St. Julians | 40 |
| 20 | Casino Admiral Eldorado | Česká Kubice | 39 |
Resorts World is officially Europe’s best casino, with a commendable overall score of 106 out of 170.
For avid gamers, there is an option of approximately 144 games, including all-time favourites such as Roulette, Blackjack, Slots, and Baccarat. As well as over 100 slot machines with big progressive jackpots and over 40 e-gaming terminals.
Not only that, but the resort also scored highly for its top-class amenities. It boasts 18 restaurants, from fine dining at Miller & Carter to finger food at Five Guys. There is also a hotel with approximately 182 rooms, 23 shops such as Kurt Geiger and Levi’s, a pool, gym, spa and sports bar.
The casino is tremendously easy to travel to, and guests can enjoy free parking and free entry. Resorts World is only a short commute from Birmingham Airport.
The resort is highly rated on TripAdvisor, with a 4-star rating out of 5. The casino is also admirably clean, with 13% of all the TripAdvisor reviews mentioning cleanliness.
Resort
d isn’t the only luxurious and recognisable landmark that Birmingham has to offer, with the Midlands home to Grand Central Station, The Bullring, the Jewellery Quarter, and of course, Cadbury’s World.
