This article focuses on the best casinos located in Kenya. Casinos form part of the gambling industry in Kenya which is growing at a faster rate. The industry is regulated by the Betting Control and Licensing Board.
There are about 30 licensed casinos in Kenya. Most of the casinos are located in major towns such as Nairobi and Mombasa. Even though people have adapted to online gambling including online casinos, many people still visit land-based casinos.
Some of the popular online casino sites in Kenya include; Casino.com, Casino Cruise, Mansion Casino, Spinit, Betway and 22Bet. The sites offer games such as blackjack, roulette and poker.
Before we proceed to tell you where you should go visit and play next, we give a piece of advice: analyse and pick a method of playing to maximise the chances of winning when you play casino games. Then, you’ll be able to have more fun than expected in any of the following glamorous casinos:
- Mayfair Casino & Club
The Mayfair Casino & Club was opened in 1994 as the flagship of the East African Casinos brand. The casino’s gaming room has on the floor, six tables, six roulette tables, sixty slot and video machines. There are two card tables and one roulette table in the prive. There is complimentary food and drink for all players.
Operating Hours
Slot and video machines: 12 midday everyday.
The tables: 1 p.m- 3 a.m, Weekdays and Sunday.
2 p.m to 4 a.m, Friday, Saturday and public holidays.
Location: Parklands Road, Westlands, Nairobi.
Contacts: 0724 255 400, 0735 991 899.
Email: enquiry@myfrgroup.com.
- Casino FlaminGo
Casino FlaminGo sits on a 16,000 square feet area and consists of 160 slot machines fitted with the latest online technology systems and 15 live game tables. It also offers advanced loyalty program with incentives such as happy hours, lotteries and promotions as well as lucky draws for customers.
It offers a fun filled casino experience featuring roulette, blackjack, texas hold’em, pontoon, brag, 7 card poker, mini punto banco and cutting edge gaming technology.
Location: Fortis Towers, Along Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi.
Contact: 0735 257 777.
- Finix Casino
Finix Casino brings all excitement of casino gaming under one roof. It is regarded as the house of texas hold’em. It offers complimentary food and drinks, ample parking, pick up and drop off services upon request.
The casino holds poker tournaments every Sunday with a prize fund of Kshs 200,000 guaranteed. It also holds a grand texas hold’em tournament every first Saturday of the month, with a grand prize of Kshs 1,000,000 guaranteed.
Location: Nyaku House, Argwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingham, Nairobi.
Contact: 0700 049 217.
- Millionaires Casino
Millionaires Casino is part of the internationally recognised Millionaires Gaming Africa Group operating casinos since 2005. It is open daily from 10 a.m to 4 a.m. It offers exceptional services and the latest gaming techniques in the market.
Location: Two Rivers Mall, Limuru Road, Nairobi.
Contact: 0703 888 889.
Email: info@nairobimillionaires.com.
- Sky City Casino
Sky City Casino is a state of the art casino with three gaming floors. The ground floor offers gaming machines and is open from 10 a.m to 2 a.m. The 1st floor offers table games such as roulette, blackjack and pontoon. The 2nd floor features a poker club that has poker tables.
The casino has daily tournaments from Monday to Friday at 9 p.m. It also has progressive slots that can award payouts of more than Kshs 1,000,000.
Location: Kaunda Street, Nairobi CBD.
Contact: 020 224 8750.
- Pink Apple Casino
Pink Apple Casino is the only casino in Nairobi that offers a craps table. It is home of entertainment offering bingo jackpots of more than Kshs 2,000,000, live table games, slot machines, poker, roulette, baccarat and blackjack games. The casino is open daily from 12 p.m till late.
Location: Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi.
Contact: 0730 194 000.
- Senator Casino
Senator Casino offers a friendly yet exciting ambience that provides players with a multitude of games ranging from roulette, blackjack, pontoon, Caribbean baccarat, texas hold’em, up poker and an extensive selection of slot machines.
The casino offers a wide selection of bitings and drinks complimentary for everyone.
Location: Capital Centre Mombasa Road (Nairobi) and Moi Avenue, Mombasa.
Contact: 0721 426 210.
- Mayfair R.K.L Casino
The casino is located in the precincts of Intercontinental, Nairobi City Centre. Its gaming room has 8 roulette tables, 8 card tables, 60 slot and video machines on the floor. There is complimentary food and drinks for all players.
Slot and video machines are open from 12 noon everyday. Tables are open from 2 p.m to 3 a.m weekdays and Sunday, from 2pm to 4 a.m on Friday, Saturday and public holidays.
Contact: 0714 058 469, 0735 702 175.
- Golden Key Casino
Golden Key Casino is located on the rooftop of East Africa’s finest seafood restaurant, The Tamarind, in the exotic coastal resort town of Mombasa. It appeals to both serious and recreational players as part of a night out.
It offers American roulette games, blackjack, caribbean stud poker, pontoon, texas hold’em, three card poker and casino hold’em poker.
Contact: 041 447 1071/ 447 4600/1/2.
- Royale Palms Casino
Royale Palms Casino offers guests a unique casino experience. It offers a modern and cozy atmosphere, great entertainment, amazing bonus games and a first class culinary menu. It specialises in providing top-layered services to enable players enjoy a variety of live games and slots.
Location: Kenrail Towers, Ring Road, Parklands, Nairobi.
Contact: 0703 181 818.
- Diamond Casino
Diamond Casino is open every day from 10 a.m to 5 a.m. It offers a full range of table games, American roulette, blackjack, pontoon, easy hold’em, 3 card poker, 5 card poker, jumbo poker, 7 card poker and provides the diamond poker table game.
Location: Diamond Plaza Shopping Centre, Parklands, Nairobi.
Contact: 0703 360 070.
- Nyali Sands Casino
Nyali Sands is one of the best casinos in Mombasa, offering lots of entertainment, poker texas hold’em games, slot machines, lots of roulette tables and a private room for poker players. It offers new bingo twice a day, from 1 p.m to 6 p.m.
Location: City Mall, Nyali.
Contact: 0703 280 120.
- Captains Club & Casino
Captains Club & Casino is a VVIP gaming house and probably the only casino in the world facing Nairobi National Park with wild nature. It has a large gaming area that houses several gaming machines and table games.
Location: Along Mombasa Road, Nairobi.
Contact: 0705 090 299.