Overview of the Casino de Monte Carlo gambling establishment
The Casino de Monte Carlo gambling complex belongs to the Kingdom of Great Britain, but was built in Monaco. At the time the gambling establishment was founded, it was one of the richest regions. It is the oldest casino in the world and attracts interested players from all over the world. From the beginning to the present day, the gaming complex has been run by the Société des Bathers de Monte-Carlo.
The building was opened to the public in 1856 for the purpose of generating revenue from foreigners. The Condamine Quarter was one of the most convenient locations chosen. The complex was rebuilt twice and resold twice until François Blanc became its owner, who almost instantly made it famous throughout Europe and the Americas. With gambling banned in Germany in 1871, visitor numbers soared.
As the oldest gambling establishment, it was built by the best craftsmen of the time. It is now a masterpiece of architectural art, in the creation of which craftsmen from many countries took part. That is why, until today, the complex is more of a tourist attraction where tourists can admire the beautiful architecture of the time, frescoes and engravings. You can only sit down at the gaming table after 2pm.
Who plays at the casino?
A significant proportion of Monaco residents are not allowed to play in the casino. It is geared more towards tourists who come to admire the architecture and artistic sculptures. The architecture and interior uses a lot of marble, which is used to create beautiful patterns and ornaments. Monte Carlo is where the wealthy from New York, London, Paris and other big cities come to play.
The casino building in Monte Carlo should be seen primarily as an architectural landmark for tourists. It is not just the inside of the place which is beautifully decorated, but also the outside. Immediately in front of the entrance a beautiful ball-shaped fountain was installed, which is still in operation today. There is also a small park with an abundance of palm trees, so there is a lot of green colour. Flowerbeds and ponds are everywhere.
Not only can you gamble or explore the casino on excursions, but you can also attend an opera concert. The complex has a 524-seat Monta Carlo Opera House, and in the evenings you can go out for a bite to eat, listening to live music in one of the restaurants.
Gaming establishments
Monte Carlo is a gaming complex with several separate casinos: Casino Café de Paris, Sun Casino and Mobte-Carlo Bay Casino. Each has plenty of slot machines, table games and new electronic hobbies to suit all tastes.
In principle, you can even play at Monte Carlo Casino at home, as there is a website and an app to access the gaming community. Users can run a game with a real croupier online. People aged 18 years and above can play at the online casino. They can be citizens of any country in the world where gambling is not prohibited by law.
There are 8 gaming halls in the building, each with its own unique atmosphere. There are, amongst others, open areas with views of the sea and palm trees. Some of the rooms were used to film episodes of the famous James Bond film. Among them are purely touristic and for VIPs.
