Bulgaria Gambling Casinos

Bulgarian land-based gambling casinos: Listed by City/Province

Bulgaria, Eastern Europe land casinos listed by area: (In the Bulgarian casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)
See useful information on Bulgaria below on this page, at the end of the land casinos listing.

Reviewed casinos in Bulgaria: 5 reviews. Star ratings *** Good, **** Very Good, ***** Best.

In Sofia: Casino Princess**** . Casino Rila**** . London Casino**** . Rodina Princess Casino**** . Viva Casino****

Plovdiv - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Plovdiv.

Casino Ritz Bingo (Ritz Star Casino Plovdiv),
Vasil Levski 11 str., Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Tel: +359 888 508 583, Email: casinoritz@mail.bg, Website: www.casino-ritz.eu
Nearest Airport: Plovdiv Airport (PVD), 16 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 24 hours, Table games from 8am (8am to 8pm lower minimum bets: Roulette 0.50lv, Blackjack 3lv, Caribbean Stud Poker 3lv, Three Card Poker 3lv)
Gaming Currency: BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva)
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines, Electronic Roulette; Live table games (14): American Roulette, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, 3-card Poker; Cardroom: Texas Hold'em Poker, Tournaments; Other games: Bingo hall, 240 seats, 28 computer terminals, daily at 9.00 pm and 11.00 pm
Facilities: Snack bar (free cocktails, food service and car parking are available to players), VIP high-limit gaming area (3 table games: blackjack, roulette and caribbean stud poker), Entertainment
Remarks: Casino Ritz opened in 2008 to become a 'Las Vegas' style entertainment centre.
[December 2010 last update]

Sofia - There are 5 listed land-based gambling casinos in Sofia.

Casino Princess (Sofia Princess Hotel & Casino),
131 Kniaginia Maria Luisa (Louiza) Boulevard, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria. Tel: +359 2 933 8700 / 8888, Fax: +359 2 931 0061 / 933 8777, Website: www.sofia-princess-hotel.com
Nearest Airport: Sofia, 15 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Membership: Required
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required, on every visit
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva), Euro in the Euro Hall (Salon Prive)
Games to play: 230 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (minimum from 1c) with one progressive game (Quatro Cash Mania), 3 x 8-terminal Electronic Roulette (minimum 5c); Live 20 table games: American Roulette, Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, 3-card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em Poker (play against the casino)
Facilities: Casino snack bar/TV lounge (free food and drinks), 4-star Princess Hotel, Restaurant, Entertainment, Promotions
Remarks: Sofia Princess Hotel is the largest city hotel in Sofia located within walking distance from the city centre, near the Central Railway and Bus Station. Casino Princess Sofia (located next to the hotel) is the largest casino on the Balkans with a variety of gambling facilities and entertainment.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Casino Princess in Sofia:
This is a relatively large and popular casino, said to be the largest in Bulgaria. It is situated next to and is part of Sofia Princess Hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a photo membership card is made out instantly and handed to you. There are about 200 slots/video machines (minimum bet from 1c), three 8-terminal touch-bet roulette and 20 gaming tables five of which are single-zero American roulette (minimum bet from 1 lev). You tip the dealer (optional) if you win at roulette, and when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. The card games minimum bet starts from 5 Bulgarian Leva. There is a separate room called "Euro Hall", which is also called Salon Prive, with 3 tables (roulette - minimum 5€, blackjack and caribbean stud poker - minimum 25€) where the gaming currency is in Euro. There is an in-house snack bar/TV lounge, and a hotel restaurant with good food at a very reasonable price and with an excellent service. Free live shows, you watch while you eat and while you play.
Rating: Very good casino!
[March 2008 last update. Reviewed March 2008]
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Casino Rila (Rila Hotel),
6 Kaloyan Street, Sofia, Bulgaria. Tel: +359 2 981 80 67, +359 2 981 82 48, Website: www.travel-bulgaria.com
Nearest Airport: Sofia, 15 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Membership: Required
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required, on every visit
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva)
Games to play: 60 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with one progressive games (minimum from 1c), 1 x 8-terminal Electronic Roulette (minimum 10c); Live table games: 3 American Roulette (minimum from 1 lev), 3 Black Jack, 3 Caribbean Stud Poker, 1 Three-card Poker (card games minimum from 5 leva), Salon prive: 2 American Roulette
Facilities: Casino snack bar/TV lounge (free food and drinks), Restaurant (evenings only), private gaming area (Salon prive), Rila Hotel
Remarks: Casino Rila is located within the Rila hotel.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Casino Rila in Sofia:
This is a medium size and popular casino. It is situated next to the Rila Hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a membership card is made out and handed to you on your way out. There are about 60 slots/video machines with several progressive games and one 8-terminal touch-bet roulette. In the main gaming hall there are 10 gaming tables three of which are single-zero American roulette. At roulette when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. There are 7 card-game tables with minimum bet from 5 Bulgarian Leva playing the popular games blackjack, caribbean and 3-card poker. There is a separate private gaming area with two additional American roulette tables. There is an in-house complimentary snack bar and a restaurant.
Rating: Very good casino!
[March 2008 last update. Reviewed March 2008]
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London Casino Club (Radisson SAS Grand Hotel),
4 Narodno Sabranie Sq., P.O.Box 549, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria. Tel: +359 2 980 70 75, +359 2 9334 334, Fax: + 359 2 980 30 66, Rooms Reservations: + 359 2 9334 333, Email: info.sofia@radissonsas.com, Website: www.sofia.radissonsas.com
Nearest Airport: Sofia (10 minutes drive)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Membership: Required
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required, on every visit
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva), Euro currency accepted
Games to play: 80 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games (minimum from 1c), 1 x 6-terminal Electronic Roulette (minimum 5c); Live table games: 5 American Roulette (minimum from 1 lev), 4 Black Jack (minimum from 5 leva), 3 Caribbean Stud Poker (also called Oasis Poker) (minimum from 5 leva), 1 Three-card Poker (minimum 10 leva), Texas Hold'em Poker (card room, tournaments)
Facilities: Self service buffet restaurant (free food), Bar (free drinks), TV area, Credit cards and all major currencies are accepted, Radisson Hotel, Free limousine service, Promotions
Remarks: London Casino Club is within the Radisson SAS Grand Hotel but is not operated by the hotel.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the London Casino in Sofia:
This is a pleasant and popular casino. It is situated next to Radisson Hotel but is not operated by the hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a membership card is made out instantly and handed to you. There are about 80 slots/video machines with progressive games (minimum bet from 1c), one 6-terminal touch-bet roulette and 13 gaming tables five of which are single-zero American roulette (minimum bet from 1 lev). At roulette when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. The card games minimum bet starts from 5 Bulgarian Leva. You can buy-in chips with Euro currency at the tables. There are two small card rooms for poker games and tournaments. There is an in-house buffet restaurant and a bar. The food and drinks are free. However, you cannot consume alcoholic drinks while eating at the buffet restaurant. Alcoholic drinks are only allowed in the gaming area. There is a pub (Flannagans Irish Pub) in the same building sharing the same main entrance to the casino where you can dine and consume alcoholic drinks. The food is very good, the service is excellent and the prices are reasonable. The casino has a mini-bus giving free transportation to the casino cutomers. The casino management and personnel are friendly and helpful.
Rating: Very good casino!
[March 2008 last update. Reviewed March 2008]
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Rodina Princess Casino (Rodina Hotel),
8 Totleben Blvd., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria. Tel: +359 2 953 25 32, Fax: +359 2 953 25 52, Email: reservation@rodina.bg, Website: www.rodina.bg
Nearest Airport: Sofia, 15 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required, on every visit
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva)
Games to play: 50 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with one progressive jackpot (minimum from 5c), 1 x 8-terminal Electronic Roulette (minimum 10c); Live table games: 3 American Roulette (minimum from 1 lev), 3 Black Jack, 2 Caribbean Stud Poker (card games minimum from 5 leva)
Facilities: Casino snack bar/TV lounge (free food and drinks), Rodina Hotel
Remarks: Rodina Princess Casino is located within the Rodina hotel.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Rodina Princess Casino in Sofia:
This is a small but nice casino. It is situated next to and is part of Rodina Hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a membership card is made out instantly and handed to you. There are about 50 slots/video machines with only one progressive game, one 8-terminal touch-bet roulette - the latest Alfa Street model with dual control, and 8 gaming tables three of which are single-zero American roulette. At roulette you tip the dealer (optional) if you win and when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. There are 5 card-game tables with minimum bet from 5 Bulgarian Leva playing blackjack and caribbean stud poker. There is an in-house complimentary snack bar and TV area and other facilities, including 2 restaurants, accessible at the hotel. The casino personnel are friendly and helpful.
Rating: Very good casino!
[March 2008 last update. Reviewed March 2008]
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Viva Casino (Sheraton Hotel Sofia Balkan),
Sofia Pl., 5 Sveta Nedelya Square, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria. Phone: +359 (2) 981 57 47, +359 (2) 986 35 01, Fax: +359 (2) 986 36 73, Website: www.groupviva.com, www.vivacasino.biz
Nearest Airport: Sofia, 15 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Membership: Required
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required, on every visit
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 24 hours
Gaming Currency: BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva)
Games to play: 60 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games (minimum from 1c), 1 x 8-terminal Electronic Roulette (minimum 5c); Live table games: 3 American Roulette (minimum from 1 lev), 2 Black Jack, 2 Caribbean Stud Poker, 2 Three-card Poker (card games minimum from 5 leva)
Facilities: Restaurant (free food), Bar (free drinks), Sheraton Hotel, Promotions
Remarks: Viva Casino is located at Sheraton Hotel Sofia Balkan in the city centre. It has two entrances: one from the hotel lobby and one from the street.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Viva Casino in Sofia:
This is a small but very nice casino. Lovely atmosphere, well lit and clean. It is situated next to and is part of Sheraton Hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a membership card is made out instantly and handed to you. There are about 60 slots/video machines (minimum bet from 1c), one 8-terminal touch-bet roulette and 9 gaming tables three of which are single-zero American roulette (minimum bet from 1 lev). You tip the dealer (optional) if you win at roulette, and when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. The card games minimum bet starts from 5 Bulgarian Leva. There is an in-house mini-restaurant serving free food (a set menu of the day and a regular selection of sandwiches) and a mini-bar serving free drinks. The casino management and personnel are friendly and helpful.
Rating: Very good casino!
[March 2008 last update. Reviewed March 2008]
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Varna - There are 4 listed land-based gambling casinos in Varna.

Astera Casino Club (Astera Hotel & Casino),
Golden Sands Resort, 9007 Varna, Bulgaria. Tel: +359 52 359 777, Fax: +359 52 359 888, Email: reservations@asterahotel.com, Website: www.asterahotel.com, www.goldensands.bg
Nearest Airport: Varna International Airport, 15 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily
Gaming Currency: BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva)
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: American Roulette, Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker
Facilities: Hotel, Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: The resort of Golden Sands is the largest on the northern Black Sea coast. It is situated 18 km north-east of Varna and 488 km east of Sofia. The resort merges with the resort of St. Constantine and Helena.
[March 2008 last update]
Casino Cherno More (Interhotel Cherno More),
Slivnitsa (Slivniza) blvd. 33, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria. Tel: +35952/612235;612236;612237;612238, Bookings on Tel: +359 52/61 2243; Fax: +359 52/612220 Email: info@chernomorebg.com, Website: www.chernomorebg.com
Nearest Airport: Varna International Airport
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily from 14:00 to 06:00
Gaming Currency: BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva)
Games to play: 36 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: 3 American Roulette, 3 Black Jack, 3 Caribbean Stud Poker; Private gaming room: 1 American Roulette, 1 Black Jack, 1 Caribbean Stud Poker
Facilities: Hotel, Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment, VIP gaming room, Parking
Remarks: Interhotel Cherno More, a 3-star hotel, is situated in the center of the city, near the sea garden and the beach.
[March 2008 last update]
Casino Varna (Grand Hotel Varna Resort & Spa),
Station Drouzhba, Varna 9006, Bulgaria. Tel: +359 52 361 089 / 361 491, Fax: +359 52 361 920, Email: marketing@grandhotelvarna.com, Website: www.grandhotelvarna.com
Nearest Airport: Varna International Airport, 20 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily
Gaming Currency: BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva)
Games to play: 75 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live 11 table games: American Roulette, Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Punto Banco
Facilities: Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Entertainment
Remarks: Grand Hotel Varna Resort & Spa is part of the St. Constantine and Helena Resort – the oldest resort on the Bulgarian seaside. Most Bulgarians are familiar with the old name of the resort Drujba. Accommodation is offered in five modern and luxurious hotels with a total of 1053 rooms, 65 suites, and 28 maisonettes. All rooms are equipped with Internet dial-up connection and satellite television.
[March 2008 last update]
International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites,
$Automats & Liv\e games casino.$ Golden Sands Resort, Varna 9007, Bulgaria. Tel: +359 52 357 191, Fax: +359 52 357 190, Email: reservations@hotelcasinointernational.com, Website: www.hotelcasinointernational.com, www.goldensands.bg
Nearest Airport: Varna International Airport, 15 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Registration is required to enter the casino
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: 24/7
Gaming Currency: EURO, BGL - Bulgarian lev (plural: leva)
Games to play: 200 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressives (Mega Jack Multigame, Quattro Cash Mania, Mystery Jackpot), 8-terminal Electronic Roulette; Live 13 table games: 4 American Roulette, 3 Black Jack, 3 Caribbean Stud Poker, 3 Texas Hold'em Poker (Limit, No Limit, Pot Limit, Tournaments)
Facilities: Hotel, Restaurants, Bars, SPA center," Skyfall Zone "with weekly Party Program, Skyfall Infinity pool, Promotions, Casino with the biggest Poker Room in Bulgaria, The biggest hotel-based congress and conference center in Eastern Bulgaria (cap up to 1,400 guests) with Ballroom and Amphitheater.
Remarks: Golden Sands Resort is located 15 km north of the city of Varna and is the most famous seaside resort in Bulgaria. The 5-star International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites offers for the casino players free drinks and snacks, free transport (from any spot in Golden Sands to the Casino). VIP customers receive special compliments.
[June 2014 last update]

Useful information on Bulgaria
Getting around: Most Bulgarians do not speak English at all and therefore are of little help when asking them for directions in the street. Additionally, the signs of the street names are written in Bulgarian using the Cyrillic alphabet making it difficult to match the English name as used in the tourist guides and maps. If you are going places on foot, plan your route clearly on a map before setting out.
Taxis: You can easily be overcharged when using taxis. It is common for taxis not to use the meter or 'pump it up' and overcharge you. At the airport order a taxi from a desk and disregard those approaching you offering you taxi service. On the street you should stick to the yellow taxis because they are known to use their meters and indicate the correct journey’s cost (OK Supertrans, Yellow 333 and 91280). There are normally taxi ranks in front of hotels but it is better to order one via the hotel reception.
Airports: (source: www.aircraft-charter-world.com) There are 4 principal airports in Bulgaria: Burgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, Varna.
Useful websites: www.bulgarian-guide.com, www.sofianights.com
Note: Casinos with live table games listed here require by law that you carry with you your Passport or ID every time you visit the casino. The following are 'Automats only' casinos spread across Sofia, which are not yet listed here. Admittance to these casinos is normally free and no ID is required: Caesars Casino, Palms Casino, Eldorado Casino, Casino RA, Casino Blitz, Casino Sheherezada, Casino Luxor, Casino Sesame.

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