Casinos in Blackpool
Casinos in Blackpool represent just one part of a wider range of tourist attractions offered by this coastal resort town in the northwest of England in the United Kingdom.
Lying on the shores of the Irish Sea in Lancashire, Blackpool is the fourth largest town in northwestern England and is a major tourist destination for people from around the UK.
While its popularity has declined somewhat in recent years, at one stage in the 1940s Blackpool was welcoming a staggering 17 million visitors a year! The town now welcomes about 10 million tourists a year.
There are 3 casinos in Blackpool, offering visitors a total of 35 game tables and 24 electronic video gaming and slot machines. This puts Blackpool 8th among cities in the UK that offer casino gaming.
The following is a list of the 3 casinos in Blackpool and some of their main features:
Grosvenor Casino
The Grosvenor Casino in Blackpool can be found on the city’s southern seafront promenade. Open from 2pm, the casino closes at 6am during the week and at 4am on weekends. The Grosvenor Casino houses 10 slot machines and 11 table games, including Blackjack, Poker and Roulette.
Electronic Super Stud Poker is also very popular at the Grosvenor Casino and is linked to all Grosvenor Casinos to offer extravagant jackpot prizes that grow over time.
Grosvenor Casino in Blackpool is home to the largest poker room in the UK, accommodating up to 250 players.
The evening dress code is Smart Casual.
The Castle Casino
The Castle Casino, operated by Stanley Casinos, is located at 64 Queens Promenade on Blackpool’s North Shore.
The casino houses 8 slot machines and 14 table games, including Blackjack, Stud Poker, Craps and Punto Banco.
Some of the slots at The Castle Casino have very high payouts
Open from 2pm, The Castle Casino closes at 6am from Sunday to Friday and at 4am on Saturdays.
Paris Casino
Paris Casino, on Station Road just off Blackpool’s main promenade, houses 6 slots and 10 table games, as well as electronic poker.
Paris Casino is open between 2pm and 6am Sunday to Friday and between 2pm and 4am on Saturdays.
Did You Know?
- Blackpool University offers gambling and croupier courses!
- Hotels and Casinos in Blackpool offer reduced midweek rates, as most visitors come to the coastal town over weekends.
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