Casino belfast

There are plenty of things to see and do in Belfast. Popular options include having afternoon tea at Belfast Castle, going on a traditional Irish pub crawl in the city, venturing to the top of Cave Hill to see its magnificent views, learning about the world’s most famous shipwreck at the Titanic Belfast, and checking out former prison, the Crumlin Road Gaol. All this and more accompanies the excellent nightlife on offer which features nightclubs, pubs, and casinos. In fact, Belfast’s casino offering appears to be on the up.

As a city, Belfast has fallen victim to numerous gaming laws in Northern Ireland which essentially state that table games like poker and blackjack, for example, aren’t accessible at a land-based casino. That’s why many gamers in the country head to online casinos to sample the array of table games that are on offer online. The land-based casinos in Northern Ireland’s capital city do offer games, but they’re usually in the shape of slot titles and electronic machines. Despite the limitations put in place, some of Belfast’s casinos are thriving on a daily basis, providing gamers with an array of releases worth tucking into and helping add to the all-around vibrant nightlife that the city possesses.

Northern Ireland gambling laws to be reformed

Thankfully, outdated gambling laws in the country are to be reformed. These changes to the laws around gambling will be the first in 35 years, although it is unclear as to whether or not it could see a spike in casinos popping up in major cities like Belfast. At the time of writing, the legislation seems to centre around the likes of creating new offences in relation to allowing children to play gaming machines, creating powers to impose a statutory levy on gambling operators, making gambling contracts enforceable in law, and a whole host of other changes. Hopefully, in time, once laws are reformed, we could eventually see an increase in the number of casinos.

The options for now 

For now, though, there are casinos worth visiting in Belfast. For instance, with four venues in the city, Oasis Gaming is a popular choice with gamers who enjoy gaming machines. With an array of games on offer and an upbeat atmosphere, it’s a great venue to get stuck into a game or two. You can purchase food and drink inside the casino, as well as having the option to make use of a selection of loyalty card schemes too.

Ava Leisure is another venue that is regularly frequented by casino gamers in the city. The offering from Ava Leisure includes poker machines, fruit machines, and a whole host of other gaming options. It’s a comfortable setting too, with visitors able to access food and drink alongside experiencing the fun and entertainment on offer.

An alternative option for many is Casino Nights, a company that brings a casino experience to your event. For example, whether it’s a birthday party or a wedding reception, Casino Nights has an extensive range of games that come with their very own croupier. Iconic table games like roulette, poker and blackjack are all part of what excellent service is. It’s worth noting that real money isn’t used, though.

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