This architectural gem near the German-French border boasts a reputation cultivated since the 1830s when France imposed a gambling ban. The mid-1820s saw the emergence of the Kurhaus Casino in Germany’s Baden-Baden region. This glamorous casino has been a backdrop in Hollywood movies like Ocean’s Twelve and Casino Royale and remains a hotspot for the affluent gamers of Europe. Princess Caroline of the House Grimaldi initiated this venture to save the state from bankruptcy. The casino’s recent renovation in 2017 ensures that it continues to be a crowd-pleaser.Įstablished in 1856, the Casino de Monte Carlo is Monaco’s oldest and most iconic gaming destination. Despite facing a temporary gambling prohibition after its opening, it eventually resumed full operations in 1931, rebranding as the Golden Gate Casino in 1955. Las Vegas’s oldest operational casino, the Golden Gate, has been hosting gamers since 1906, first as the Hotel Nevada.
To mark the triumphant return to the physical casino scene, we’ve put together a list of the world’s five oldest casinos, where history and gaming intertwine. Exploring the World’s Oldest Gaming Houses
