Find Your Favourite Monaco Casinos and Resorts 2026

Monaco has just one licensed casino operator. Under Monegasque law, the exclusive concession to operate casino gaming in the principality is held by a single company, the Société des Bains de Mer. No other operator is permitted to run a casino in Monaco, and no new concessions have been issued since the company was founded in 1863.

Monaco's casino landscape is more intimate than its glamorous reputation might suggest. The principality currently has two active casino properties, both operated by SBM and located within a few steps of each other on the Place du Casino. A third property, the Sun Casino inside the Fairmont Monte Carlo, closed in March 2020 during the pandemic and has not reopened, with the former gaming floor converted into an events space. 

The Salle des Étoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo functions as an event venue that hosts major poker tournaments rather than daily gaming. 

For visitors to Monaco, the choice is essentially between two very different experiences: the historic grandeur of the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the modern, accessible energy of the Casino Café de Paris next door.

The Casino de Monte-Carlo is one of the most famous buildings in the world. Designed by Charles Garnier, the architect behind the Paris Opera House, and opened in 1863, the Belle Époque landmark on the Place du Casino has appeared in multiple James Bond films and remains the defining image of Monaco. The casino spreads across approximately 108,000 square feet of gaming space divided into seven named salons, each with its own character and dress code. 

Table games include French roulette, baccarat, blackjack, craps, Trente et Quarante and Ultimate Texas Hold'em, alongside around 500 slot machines across the Salle Renaissance and Salle des Amériques. Private salons host high-limit and VIP play with no maximum betting cap. The casino opens for guided visits from 10am and for gaming from 2pm daily. An entry fee of approximately €20 applies, which includes a slot credit voucher. A smart dress code is enforced, becoming stricter after 7pm.

Located directly on the Place du Casino beside the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Casino Café de Paris is the most accessible and highest-volume casino in Monaco. Where the Monte-Carlo rewards formality, Café de Paris rewards energy. The interior is a striking contemporary space of arched coloured light, designed to feel more like a high-end Las Vegas property than a Belle Époque palace. 

The casino houses approximately 480 slot machines, one of the largest selections in Europe, alongside table games including blackjack, French and English roulette, Punto Banco and Ultimate Texas Hold'em. Two outdoor smoking terraces offer year-round gaming with views across the Casino gardens. There is no entry fee, no dress code requirement and the casino operates 24 hours a day — the only property in Monaco to do so. Slot machines open from 10am, table games from 4pm.

The Salle des Étoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo is less a traditional casino than an event venue that incorporates gaming. Set on the headland at the eastern end of Monaco with views across the Mediterranean, the venue is best known for its retractable roof, open to the night sky in summer, and its role as host of the European Poker Tour Monte Carlo, one of the most prestigious tournament series on the international poker calendar. 

The 2026 EPT Monte Carlo, celebrating the event's 21st anniversary, takes place here in late April and early May with a €5,300 Main Event and a €100,000 Super High Roller. Outside of major festival periods, gaming at the Salle des Étoiles is event-driven rather than a daily operation.

Monaco's gambling laws are governed by Law No. 1.103 of 12 June 1987 and are enforced strictly. A few rules are worth knowing before you visit.

All Monaco residents are prohibited from gambling in the principality's casinos, regardless of nationality. This applies to both Monegasque citizens and foreign nationals living in Monaco. Casinos verify residency at the door and a valid passport is required for entry. Please note: a driver's licence is not accepted.

The minimum gambling age is 18. Military personnel and members of religious orders are also barred from the gaming rooms under Monegasque law.

Sports betting, bingo and lotteries are not regulated or offered in Monaco's licensed casinos, meaning games available are limited to traditional casino formats including roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker variants and slot machines, and winnings are not subject to tax in Monaco, for either residents or visitors.

It should also be noted that an entry fee of approximately €20 applies at the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Casino Café de Paris has no entry fee, but both casinos operate a dress code with the Monte-Carlo enforcing stricter standards, particularly after 7pm.

Gaming is best enjoyed as entertainment, not a financial strategy. If gambling is starting to feel less like fun and more like a compulsion, confidential help is available.

The Groupement Monégasque de Jeu Responsable promotes responsible gambling across Monaco's casino properties. For those experiencing difficulties, the Jeu Info Service helpline is available on 09 74 75 13 13 and provides confidential support and referrals to treatment services.

Every SBM casino participates in a voluntary self-exclusion programme. Players can request to be excluded from all SBM gaming venues by contacting casino management directly. Before you play, set a budget and stick to it. Never chase losses, and only gamble with money you can afford to lose.

The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or financial advice. Gambling laws, regulations and casino details in Monaco may change over time.

For official and up-to-date information, refer to the Service de Contrôle des Jeux, the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing all casino gaming in Monaco under the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Always ensure you meet the legal age requirement of 18 before entering any gaming venue, and carry a valid passport at all times.