Are You Ready for International Casinos Day 2026?

International Casinos Day is back, and 2026 is set to be the biggest celebration yet.

Taking place every year on May 15, International Casinos Day marks the anniversary of the founding of Las Vegas in 1905. First established by Casinos.com in 2025, the event has grown into a global celebration of everything that makes casinos so special: the entertainment, the culture, the thrill, and the communities they create around the world.

This year, we're marking the occasion with our most ambitious competition to date: a $10,000 Las Vegas trip giveaway, open to anyone who votes in the International Casino Awards before midnight on May 15, 2026.

How to Enter

Entering couldn't be simpler. Head to the International Casinos Day hub, browse the award categories, and cast your votes. Every vote counts, both toward crowning this year's winners and toward entering you into the prize draw. Sign up to our newsletter and loyalty programme to maximise your chances and unlock exclusive rewards along the way.

The International Casino Awards

Now in their second year, the International Casino Awards celebrate the best in the casino world as voted for by you. Categories span everything from Best Casino in Las Vegas and Best Casino in London, to more light-hearted awards like Best Casino Carpet and the Royal Flush Award for the best casino bathrooms. 

This year's judging panel includes Casinos.com founder Lee Gwilliam, Executive Editor Dan Michalski, and Brand Manager Colm Phelan, who will weigh public votes alongside their own expert insight to determine the final winners.

Last year's standout winners included the Bellagio (Best Casino in the World), The Cosmopolitan (Royal Flush Award), and Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, which swept both Best Casino for Hitting a Jackpot and Best Casino for Celebrity Spotting.

Backed by Las Vegas Itself

International Casinos Day carries official recognition from the City of Las Vegas, with Mayor Shelley Berkley formally declaring May 15 as International Casinos Day in a proclamation that acknowledges the casino industry's contribution to entertainment, economic growth, and community development worldwide.

How to Celebrate

Whether you're heading to a casino floor or playing from home, there are plenty of ways to mark the day. Visit your favourite local casino, try a game you've never played before, share your best casino memories on social media using #InternationalCasinosDay, or explore what's on offer at the online casinos listed on our site. 

Every loyalty programme member at Casinos.com is automatically entered into all active competitions, so if you're a member, you're already in.

Competition closes at midnight on May 15, 2026. Must be 18+. Please gamble responsibly. Full Terms and Conditions apply.