Malta Gambling Casinos

Maltese land-based gambling casinos listing: Listed by City/Province

Malta, Western Europe land casinos listed by area: (In the Maltese casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)
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Reviewed casinos in Malta: 4 reviews. Star ratings *** Good, **** Very Good, ***** Best.

In St Julians: Dragonara Casino**** | Portomaso Casino**** |

In St Paul's Bay: Oracle Casino***

In Vittoriosa: Casino di Venezia****

Portomaso - See "St. Julians"

St. Julians (San Giljan) - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in St. Julians.

Dragonara Casino (Casino Barriere St Julians),
Dragonara Palace, St. Julians, STJ 02, Malta. Phone: +356 213 823 62/3/4, Fax: +356 213 823 71, Email: casino@dragonara.com, Website: www.dragonara.com, www.lucienbarriere.com
Nearest Airport: Malta International Airport (MLA), 12 km
Minimum Gaming Age: 18 for non-Maltese citizens and 25 years for Maltese citizens
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 06:00, Friday to Sunday 24 hrs; The Brasserie is open daily from 12:00 (noon) to 14:30 for lunch and from 19:00 to 02:00 for dinner.
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 186 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games, 8-terminal Touch-bet Roulette (operated by an independent and automatic mechanical single-zero wheel), 6-terminal Touch-bet roulette linked to live tables, 12-terminal Royal Ascot Horse Racing; Live table games: 8 American Roulette (bets from 1 Euro), 5 Black Jack, 2 Caribbean Stud Poker, 1 Super Texas Poker, 1 Punto Banco, 2 Open Poker (card games, bets from 5 Euro); 4 Texas Hold'em Poker (card room)
Facilities: Restaurant (French / Mediterranean Cuisine seating 60), Bar, Smoking and non-smoking gaming areas, Smoking lounge, Live entertainment, Promotions, Parking (120 spaces), Free shuttle bus service
Remarks: The Dragonara Casino offers a daily courtesy bus service between 16:30 and 02:30, free of charge to most of the hotels in the Sliema / St. Julians area. Transport can be arranged to other areas as well. The Dragonara Casino is part of Luciene Barriere Group (www.lucienbarriere.com). Accor Casinos as from 1st January, 2005 has merged with Groupe Lucien Barriere and have now become the largest casino operator in Europe with 38 casinos and 11 luxury hotel resorts.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Dragonara Casino in St Julians:
This is a very nice and popular casino situated next to the 5-star Westin Dragonara Hotel. There are two separate gaming areas one for smokers and one for non-smokers, both with slots and table games. There is a brasserie restaurant and a bar. The food is good and the service is good. In the bar area there is live music entertainment with tables and seats and a dancing floor for the guests to dance. All the roulette games, live tables and electronic touchbet roulette use the single zero wheel. On the live table games you get half your even-money bet when the outcome is zero (La Partage rule). Bets are from 1 Euro on roulette and from 5 Euro on card games. There is a separate card room with four tables for poker players. Membership and ID/Passport is required on your first visit and you get a membership card to use for your subsequent visits. The casino offers a free shuttle service to and from nearby hotels.
Rating: Very good casino!
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Portomaso Casino (The Casino at Portomaso),
PTM01 Portomaso, St. Julian's, Malta. Phone: +356 213 837 77, Fax: +356 213 851 00, Website: www.portomasocasino.com
Nearest Airport: Malta International Airport (MLA), 10 km (about 25 minutes)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18 for non-Maltese citizens and 25 years for Maltese citizens
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required on first visit
Dress Code: Smart/Casual. During the day swimwear is not allowed. After 8.00p.m. shorts, sleeveless shirts and track suits are not allowed.
Opening Times: Daily from 10:00 for slots and 13:00 for table games. Closes at 05:00 Sunday to Thursday and 06:00 Friday and Saturday.
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 150 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games, 10-terminal Touch-bet Auto Roulette; Live table games: Roulette, Black Jack, Casino (Caribbean) Stud Poker, Punto Banco, Three-card Poker; Texas Hold'em Poker (card-room)
Facilities: Casino brasserie, Casino bar and lounge area, Adjacent to 5-star Hilton hotel, Promotions, Free parking (1500 spaces), Free car jockey service at main entrance (service is available on Wednesday and Thursday from 8.00pm till 4.00am and on weekends from 6.00pm till late), Free shuttle service transportation (book at reception or call +356 21 383 777)
Remarks: The Casino Portomaso (owned by Tomino Ltd, a subsidiary of the Tumas Group) opened 28th June 2006 and forms an integral part of the marina development of Portomaso, situated in the district of St. Julian's on Malta's north-eastern coast. Portomaso is accessible by car, taxi, public transport and by yacht. The Casino hosts regular junket groups or individuals from all over Europe (contact win@portomasocasino.com for more information).
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Potomaso Casino in St Julians:
This is a medium size very nice and elegant casino situated next to the 5-star Hilton Hotel, with two entrances; one from the main road and one from the car park. There are two separate gaming areas one for smokers and one for non-smokers, both with slots and table games and poker rooms. There is a brasserie restaurant and a bar. The prices are reasonable, the food is very good and the service is excellent. On certain days they serve a fixed-price buffet. The management and casino personnel are welcoming, friendly and helpful. All the roulette games, live tables and electronic touch-bet roulette use the single zero wheel. On the live table games you get half your even-money bet when the outcome is zero (La Partage rule). Bets are from 2 Euro on live roulette (1 Euro until 8pm) and from 5 Euro on card games. Touch-bet roulette minimum is 50c. Membership and ID/Passport is required on your first visit and you get a membership card to use for your subsequent visits. You can use the same card to enter the Oracle Casino in St. Paul's Bay (and vice versa) as they are both part of the Tumas Group. The casino offers a free shuttle service to and from nearby hotels.
Rating: Very good casino!
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St. Paul's Bay (San Pawl il-Bahar) - There are 1 listed land-based gambling casino in St. Paul's Bay.

Oracle Casino,
The Promenade, Qawra Seafront, Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay, SPB-05, Malta. Phone: +356 215 700 57, Fax: +356 215 741 18, Hotel Reservations: +356 215 815 10, Website: www.oraclecasino.com
Nearest Airport: Malta International Airport (MLA)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18 for non-Maltese citizens and 25 years for Maltese citizens
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required on first visit
Dress Code: Smart/Casual. During the day swimwear is not allowed. After 8.00p.m. shorts, sleeveless shirts and track suits are not allowed.
Opening Times: Daily from 10:00 for slots and 12:00 for table games. Closes at 04:00 Sunday to Thursday and 06:00 Friday and Saturday.
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 100+ Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games, 12-seater Royal Ascot horse racing with 6 horses, Grand Jeu Electronic Roulette (touch-bet roulette); Live table games: 2 American Roulette (single zero with a return of half of even chances bet when the outcome is zero), 1 Blackjack, 1 Caribbean Stud Poker, 1 Three-card Poker, Texas Hold'em Poker (card room)
Facilities: Casino brasserie, Casino bar and lounge area, Promotions, Free shuttle service transportation (book at reception or call +356 215 700 57)
Remarks: The Oracle Casino is the newest casino in Malta and offers all the facilities of an international casino with internationally trained and multi-lingual croupiers. The Oracle Casino is on the northern coastline of the Island, an area called St. Paul's Bay. It forms part of the New Dolmen Hotel and Resort Complex in Bugibba.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Oracle Casino in St Paul's Bay:
This is a small and elegant casino in the Bugibba resort complex. There is a brasserie restaurant and two bars. There are slots/video games, electronic roulette and electronic horse racing, live table games and a two-table poker room. Bets are from 1 Euro on live roulette and from 5 Euro on card games. Touch-bet roulette minimum is 50c. Membership and ID/Passport is required on your first visit and you get a membership card to use for your subsequent visits. You can use the same card to enter the Portomaso Casino in St. Paul's Bay (and vice versa) as they are both part of the Tumas Group. The casino offers a free shuttle service to and from nearby hotels.
Rating: Good casino!
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Vittoriosa - There are 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Vittoriosa.

Casino di Venezia,
Captain's Palace, The Waterfront, Vittoriosa, BRG1721 Malta. Phone: Reception +356 21805580, Fax: +356 21667591, Email: reception@casinodivenezia.com.mt, Website: www.casinodivenezia.com.mt
Nearest Airport: Malta International Airport (MLA), about 15 minutes drive
Minimum Gaming Age: 18 for non-Maltese citizens and 25 years for Maltese citizens
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required on first visit
Dress Code: Smart/Casual. During the day swimwear is not allowed. After 8.00p.m. shorts, sleeveless shirts and track suits are not allowed.
Opening Times: Slot Machines (1st Floor): Monday to Thursday from 14:00 to 02:00, Friday & Saturday from 14:00 to 04:00, Sunday from 12:00 to 04:00. Jackpot Room (Ground Floor): Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 04:00, Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 06:00. Gaming Tables (1st Floor): Monday to Thursday from 14:00 to 02:00, Friday to Sunday from 14:00 to 04:00.
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play:
On the 1st floor: 80 cashless Jackpot Slots/Video Machines, 1x12 Touch-bet Roulette (double zero), 12 intranet stations with live connection to table games; Live table games: 4 American Roulette (single zero, bets from 1 euro), 2 Black Jack, 2 Punto Banco, 1 Thirty Forty (card games, bets from 5 Euro)
On the ground floor: Double slots hall (smoking and non-smoking) with 60 slots/video machines; 7 Texas Hold'em Poker tables (card room), Tournaments
Facilities: Restaurant (Venezia Restaurant), Bars, Promotions, Junket packages, Free shuttle service from and to the airport, seaport, hotels and casino. To book call +356 2180 5580. You can also call for free using Skype 'Internet telephony', Skype name: ospitalita.casinodivenezia.
Remarks: The Casino di Venezia – Malta is owned by Vittoriosa Gaming Ltd. It has a Maltese gaming licensee and it is certified by the Malta Loterries and Gaming Authority. The Casino di Venezia, Malta, is hosted inside the historical palace known as Capitan’s Palace at the Vittoriosa Waterfront. The Casino di Venezia opened its doors in Malta on the 1st of August 2001.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Casino di Venezia in Vittoriosa:
This is a nice casino by the Vittoriosa Waterfront, on three floor levels. On the top floor there is a restaurant and bar serving food and drinks indoors as well as outdoors in the terrace overlooking the Grand Harbour where smoking is allowed. The food is good but the service is slow. The 1st floor is the main gaming area with five card-game tables, four American single-zero roulette tables with the 'La Partage' rule, about 80 slots/video machines, a 10-terminal touchbet roulette carousel using American double-zero wheel, 12 intranet terminals for playing live games on computer screens, and a bar. On the ground floor there is the reception, a poker card-room with seven tables, and, in a separate area, a double slots hall; one for smoking and one non-smoking players, with a total of about 60 slots/video machines. Membership and ID/Passport is required on your first visit and you get a membership card to use for your subsequent visits. The double slots hall on the ground floor can also be accessed by a separate entrance from the street and membership there is not required. The casino personnel are friendly and helpful. There is a free shuttle service to and from hotels.
Rating: Very good casino!
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Useful information on Malta Map of Malta.
General: Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island became independent in 1964. A decade later Malta became a republic. Since about the mid-1980s, the island has transformed itself into a freight transshipment point, a financial center, and a tourist destination. Malta became an EU member in May 2004.
Currency: The official Maltese currency is the Euro, as of January 1, 2008. Previously, the official Maltese currency was the Maltese Lira (plural: Liri), also referred to as Maltese Pound. Maltese banknotes will be convertible at the Central Bank of Malta until 31 January 2018, and coins until 1 February 2010.
Principal localities: Birkirkara, Mosta, Qormi, Zabbar, San Pawl Il-Bahar (St. Paul's Bay), Sliema, San Gwann (Msierah), Naxxar, Rabat, Zejtun, Zebbug, Fgura.
Airport: Malta International Airport (MLA). It is the only airport in Malta, and it serves the whole Maltese Archipelago. It is located between Luqa and Gudja. It occupies the location of the former RAF Luqa and was completely re-furbished, becoming fully operational on March 25, 1992. It is still referred to by locals as Luqa Airport, and as Valletta Airport internationally, as it is located about 5 kilometres from the Maltese capital Valletta.
Ports and harbors: Marsaxlokk and Valletta. The Maltese Islands are just 60 miles from Sicily, and 180 miles from the African continent.
Taxis: There are black taxis, which have to be called in advance, and white taxis, which you can stop in the street. Malta's taxis can be surprisingly expensive. It is advisable to ask "How much?" before you get in the cab. You can settle for using the meter if you cannot agree on a price.
Public transportation: The public transportation system in Malta consists of busses. The public busses go to just about everywhere in Malta. Because of the small size of the Island, most bus routes are only about half an hour long. The main terminal is located in Valletta. However, passengers can board the busses at designated bus stops.
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