Rating: 7,5/10 (100 votes) German casinos There are more than 126 gambling establishments in Germany, but since they are located in different federal states, different gambling laws apply to them. For example, gambling establishments differ by age restrictions and working hours: in Bavaria, it is allowed to gamble from the age of 21, and in Berlin - from the age of 18. All casinos have something in common: visitors are controlled and very high taxes are deducted, over 80% of the profits. The first gambling house in Germany was opened in 1771 in the city of Wiesbaden, which is the capital land of Hesse. This is not only the oldest gambling establishment, but also one of the 10 best casinos in Europe. In this casino, visitors can play standard gambling games: American roulette, blackjack, poker, etc. In the nineteenth century, this casino was visited by Dostoevsky, however, he lost a lot. In order to pay off his debts, he wrote the novel The Gambler. In the twentieth century, slot machines appeared in casinos. Slots It has a long history and a casino in Baden-Baden, it was built in 1821-1824 and has always been popular since then. It is ranked among the best casinos in the world. Its rooms are reminiscent of the palaces of French kings, this is how it differs from other institutions. The casino is open almost all year, excluding 7 days, Baden-Baden is considered the summer capital of gambling. In the casino, you can not only play traditional gambling, but also taste delicious dishes in the restaurant and visit the dance hall. There is a hall with slot machines. At one time, casinos in Baden-Baden were visited by such famous personalities as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gogol, American presidents Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan, actress Marlene Dietrich and many others. Only persons who have reached the age of 21, who have an identity document and are appropriately dressed, are allowed to visit the casino. Casino in Baden-Baden There are two large casinos in the German capital: Spielbank Berlin and Casino Berlin. Spielbank Berlin casino, located on Potsdamer Platz, began operations in 1975. This gambling house has four gaming halls. There are tables for playing blackjack, poker, bingo, roulette, craps, baccarat, etc. There is an opportunity to play slot machines. Art exhibitions are held in the halls of the casino. The annual profit of this casino is one fourth of Germany's annual income from the gaming business. Casino Berlin is located at Alexanderplatz in the Park Inn Hotel on the 37th floor. Casino visitors can play poker, blackjack, French and American roulette. The halls of the casino have an unusual design - graffiti. Casino Spielbank Berlin Every day there is a casino in Bremen, which is located in a building built in 1906 and is one of the oldest in the city. The casino has 130 slot machines, four poker tables, five American roulette tables and two blackjack tables. In 2006 the casino in Dresden, located on Pragerstrasse, was refurbished and continued to operate. The casino covers an area of 400 square meters. It was designed in the style of New Orleans. Visiting this institution is allowed to persons over 18 years old. Casino Bremen is open every day from 3 pm to 3 am during the week, excluding Friday. The entrance to the casino is free. The institution has about a hundred slot machines for slot fans. In addition, the casino offers poker, baccarat and blackjack. Casino in Dresden To visit almost all German casinos, you must adhere to a strict dress code. Jeans, T-shirts and sneakers are not allowed. You must present an identity document at the entrance. Berlin casinos or casinos in Baden-Baden can only be entered by becoming a member of the club. In some gambling establishments in Germany, you must sign a promissory note upon entry. In Germany, gambling games such as poker, European roulette and blackjack are popular. More than 30% of Germans are addicted to slot machines. We also recommend reading The best roller coaster in the world Topic: Casino Germany. |