Step Back in Time: Exploring the Opulent Old-World Casinos of Europe
Step Back in Time: Exploring the Opulent Old-World Casinos of Europe is an invitation to you to participate in an extraordinary adventure that will take you to the heart of the most ancient and glamorous casinos in Europe. Yield to the idea that you are walking into the golden gates of an old casino where the very walls ooze of timeline and the whispers of innate intrigue of a high-stake game. These mythical casinos, each a living witness to the continent’s multi-cultural woven past, stand as custodians of history, art, and the chase for wealth. From the ornate ceilings of Italy’s oldest casino to the grand halls of Monaco’s iconic gaming palace, every time the wheel of the roulette is spun, it is the weight of centuries of tradition and prestige that get carried along. Tune in to us as we walk you through the quivering narrative and splendours of ornate old-world casinos that have been the undisputed kings of European entertainment and luxury.
Casino de Spa
Shall we go to Spa, Belgium, where we can not only partake in gambling activities but also in relaxation? This city, which boasts not only one of the oldest casinos in the world, is also the number one holistic retreat in Belgium for the man to relax and restore. The city has been the desired destination of the rich since the 14th century thanks to its prospering cold springs for health improvement. The term “spa” that is now so commonly used among people is a direct abbreviation of the name for this town.
The Casino de Spa is intimately bound up with the reputed renaissance baths providing guests an opportunity to soak up in water after a session at gaming tables. Located at 1763, the casino held the primary spot in the society of Spa until the Revolution de Liege, Prohibition in 1789, and a fire destroyed the building in the end. Being reconstructed, the building nowadays has the appearance as it used to have. The casino itself is a grand ballroom, a cultural centre, a theatre with a capacity of over 600 seats, and numerous dining venues including La Brasserie du Casino which serves the most amazing views of the horizon.
Casino Wiesbaden
The Casino Wiesbaden has already remained standing for numerous generations, and it is no coincidence that the people who are the most economical with their money suddenly start to spend carelessly when placed at its gambling tables. The decorative crystal chandeliers and cherry woodwork remind us of the ornate architecture in Monte Carlo gambling halls. They instantly capture the aura of a small, cosy place with a high upper class atmosphere. At last, such a well-known Russian author as Fyodor Dostoevsky suffered the consequences of losing everything in the establishment back in the year 1865. He ended up being one of the writers who used his misfortunes in his novel, The Gambler. The booked castle still houses the original roulette wheel where the initial accident occurred. It is beautifully decorated and positioned at the entrance of the casino.
Notably, the gentleman’s dress code should be strictly adhered to. According to the dress code, a shirt and jacket are required for men, while jeans are not permitted. Individuals looking to chill out from the gaming tables will find two bars at the casino as good options for a different form of distraction.
The Ritz Club
No doubt, the Ritz Club in London, part of the old-world tradition of casinos, is considered Europe’s most luxurious casino. Situated deep in the basement of Hotel Ritz, you will find a members-only gambling house embellished with luxurious shimmering tapestries, a unique red carpet that lies on the floor, and crushed velvet-cushioned chairs, which are crowned by the most breathtaking domed ceiling. In addition, the luxury casino is a private club equipped with VIP rooms that are themed for the whales group.
Since 1909, first as a club and then as a casino since 1977, the fundamental has gone through massive changes. A candidate for membership should be prepared to go through a very stringent process and be supported by an existing member’s recommendation which is indeed the core criteria of such a distinguished fraternity. Added to the list of hostess that is considered extraordinary by other people, getting in is more likely one of those very hard things to do. Moreover, the casino is very strict in maintaining the dress code, the men must always dress according to the code, which includes them wearing a jacket and collar shirt.
Casino de Monte-Carlo
The Casino de Monte-Carlo, also known as the most classic gambling space in Europe, has built its perception primarily on the innumerable appearances of the Lady Luck in James Bond films “Never Say Never”, “Casino Royale” and “GoldenEye”. This Beaux-Arts-style construction with its magnificent gilded ceilings, glittering crystal chandeliers, elaborately painted fresco
Mirroring the classy nature of its surroundings along with the prestige the establishment possesses, Casino de Monte-Carlo is not a gambling casino for people who go there just to gamble. It is not required that one is a prince of Saudi Arabia nor a hedge fund manager to play the gaming but as matter of fact following certain rules and procedures such as dress-code, paying a nominal 10 Euro fee and observing code of conduct are prerequisites. For those uninterested in gambling, the casino welcomes group tours daily from 9:8:00 AM–1:00 PM – a period that gives people an insight into the life of Monaco’s rich. Just a small walk around the gaming rooms, would give you a feeling of seizing the Monacan prime society, and if watching from outside, is enough, a long line of exotics cars in front would give you glamour and a “wow” factor.
Casinò di Venezia
Any trip to Europe should include a stop at the world’s oldest casino, which is not to be missed. Casino di Venezia in the heart of Venice along the Grand Canal is already 380 years old and still functionally serving as the place for gambling. In the old times, the building used to be a theatre known as Theatre Saint Moses with a gambling wing during intermission. Although this little activity was a source for the rise of casinos in Venice, it was not until the middle of the 18 the century that there were more than 120 gambling houses in the area around the city. Throughout its long existence the structure has served as the residence of Italian royal families and even as a personal retreat for composer Richard Wagner in the mid 19th century.
The classical Italian style of the casino showed the place of a usual and monotonous casino. It reflected the timelessness in professionalism of the Murano master craftsmen, ornaments, velvet ropes, handrails and secluded garden overlooking the canal. It also serves as a venue of the Venice Film Festival. The building is big enough for just about everything you can think of that has anything to do with gambling; be it slot machines, poker, roulette, etc, there are spaces designated for both dining and entertainment. In an effort to honour Wagner another restaurant called the Wagner Restaurant was opened and it is an Italian eatery. The casino provides a widely accessible free shuttle boat service to take guests from the city to the casino in the entire region.
Online Gambling In Europe
Let us begin our exploration of the world of online gaming in Europe. I know there are so many people who find it easier to place bets online from the bed than walk to a casino and enjoy that activity. Nonetheless, we should learn European Gambling Laws whenever we plan to explore gambling.
The Malta Gaming Authority is a regulator that is highly authoritative regarding online casino gambling in Europe. Nonetheless, the role is not limited, as the UK casinos authorised by the European authorities count on the licence issued from them which was created to guarantee fair and secure gaming conditions for the UK gamers and others.
The regulations governing online gambling vary from one country to another, illustrating the diversity of approaches in some of Europe’s prominent markets:
Italy: All online gambling pursuits are open to the public, players can now have unlimited access to any European casino and gambling sites easily and legally.
Spain: The Spaniards are allowed to participate in legal internet activities such as gambling and betting with the condition that they must be directly supervised by the Spanish National Gaming Commission, which issues the licences. The sites are not only for the English lovers like in the case of sports, racing betting, and etc. But they also put a focus on Spanish players.
France: French online casinos need a licence from ARJEL in order to operate and service French players. These casinos are regulated by different supervisory authorities depending on the scope of the different segments of the gambling market.
UK: The UK Gambling Commission is the regulatory body that oversees all the online gambling industry in the UK. It has established stringent standards for European online gaming and European casino sites are gaining a good reputation due to the credibility they have.
Malta: The country of Malta is where one finds the supervision of all the online casino business activities by the Malta Gaming Authority. Additionally, many EU casino sites on the internet use MGA licence as a proof of their legitimacy.
Ireland: UK players are allowed to legally play the games run by the casino operators in Ireland. As soon as Ireland became associated with Western Europe, casinos from the UK began to seek an Irish licence from UKGC.
Germany: Online casino gambling, legalised in Germany is home to some of the innovative and popular casinos in the continent. The expected new regulations to come into force next year will go on to enlarge the already rapidly developing German iGaming market.
