Topic: Some Oldest Casinos in the World (Read 401 times)

Yes, that's true, but for other countries, maybe we will find traditional casinos that have different forms and gambling games. However, traditional casinos are not well recorded, so they are only known to a few people. Besides that, the traditional casino was famous for its location, so people of that era often came and gambled with their friends.

Perhaps we can look for traditional casinos in our country so that we also know that gambling is an activity that has been carried out for a long time. And yes, there may be many stories from the casinos that will make the research we do even more interesting.

Gambling has been around for a long time as time has changed only the style and strategy of gambling has changed but the game of gambling remains the same. Europeans already gambled. Among Europeans, the most significant gambling was found in Spain and England. In Spain and England, politics has been going on since that time and since then, the kings of those countries, including the big officials of those countries, used to gamble and there were still many casinos in those countries. Maybe if you search by the name of those casinos you will find some casinos but the casinos from 100 to 200 years ago may not be found. People now prefer to gamble with modern methods rather than analog methods.

It's not surprising that all the oldest casinos listed by the OP are from Europe, this is because Europe, is the place of modern technology, therefore it's not surprising that it has proper documentation. But it might not be accurate to assume that there are no other functioning casinos, as at that time, in other parts of the world. But what stands these old European casinos out is that they're still functioning till date, that is very commendable.

Come to think of it, among the seven old casinos listed by OP, three out of them are from Germany, this can be an indication that Germans were into gambling more than other European countries
 

Even if online casinos are prominent on the internet, I'm sure physical casinos will never be gone, as many people refer to playing in real time and socialising, and one of the loyal customers of those casinos are the wealthy people or rich people that much prefer to play with other gamblers; it's some kind of flexing their wealth, and in those old casinos, I'm sure in those areas people didn't stop patronising the casinos as proven that they still exist, proving that physical casinos are still strong. Even in modern casinos, there are still a lot of them because gambling will never get old or go to the limelight, as gambling is part of humans; they seek entertainment and money involved. yes there are many customers also in online casinos but its more popular for the youths. I would also love it if I could visit a local casino, but I still don't have the wealth to play and compete there, so I will still play using online casinos.

The oldest casinos, like the Casino di Venezia in Venice, Italy, have thrived for centuries, adapting to modernity without losing their historical allure. Their blend of history and technology offers a unique experience unmatched by online platforms. Renovations may have refreshed their appearance, but the essence remains unchanged, making them appealing to visitors seeking a glimpse of the past.

Reflecting on how these casinos weathered wars, economic crises, and societal changes adds depth to their appeal. While online gambling has altered preferences, these enduring establishments hold nostalgic value for those who've frequented them.

Visiting these historic casinos isn't just about gambling; it's a journey through time, offering insight into their resilience and cultural significance. For history buffs or gambling enthusiasts, they remain a cherished and enlightening experience.

Maybe some of the old casinos are still operating today. But it is also possible that some have closed because the gambling business has developed more and people prefer online casinos.
But if those old casinos can still operate until now, it will be a long journey for the casino and anyone who has ever played gambling in the casino must have special memories.
Those who have played gambling in these old casinos will be nostalgic for the casino and remember what gambling games they used to play.
If I have the opportunity to visit one of these casinos, it will be an honor for me because I can find out about old casinos that are still operating today.

the most fascinating thing about it is that people who visit these casinos do not go there just to play, they will also have the opportunity to learn more about the history from the beginning of the creation of the casino to the present day, they will be able to know how the casinos survived many past crises such as the first and second world wars, the time of slavery and dictatorships, it is difficult to imagine a casino having many customers at that time, and the difficulties that the world faced in those times were very great, there were diseases that medicine could not cure it, there was a financial crisis so I am curious to know how these casinos managed to survive all that in the past and how the owners managed to keep the casino until today

because I imagine that the first owners died then left it as an inheritance to their descendants and their descendants continued to manage the casino until today, they did not get carried away by greed and did not sell the casino, they remained strong and continue to manage the casino until today , this is not something easy so everyone who goes to these casinos will be able to have the chance to understand all of this, I would say that these casinos are tourist spots and the rich really like to go to places like that, one of the questions I asked myself was about the issue of licenses, these old casinos were lucky to be in countries where there are more moderate governments when it comes to licenses and casinos

Considering the number of years they've been around, I'm pretty sure that almost all of them have been reconstructed or renovated in some way so that they look fresh and new, but maybe they didn't play with the designs of the buildings when doing that so that the essence of the casinos stay the same that it has been for all those years or when they were first created.

If I get the chance, I would probably pay a visit to a few and sit at a table only to see which kind of people come there, I assume that people that are old but also rich will more likely prefer such vintage places.

Even with all the benefits of an online casino, there really is no denying that land-based casinos have a "charm" that not even the best online casino can make up for.
It is much more pleasurable to be able to sit in front of a slot machine than to click on a button that is displayed on the computer screen.
It's much more exciting to play poker at a real table, being able to see and analyze the expression of the players around you than just waiting your turn in an online game.

I'm not sure if in fact all these casinos are still in operation, but it would be great to know that some still survived all this "digitization" that we have today

Almost 400 years and the management can still keep up, this is because they manage to keep up with what the casino players are demanding in a casino if they are one of the technically modern casinos in the world, they can still keep for the next 100 and beyond, they will not lose patron because people want their playing experience in a casino with great historical background.
I'm sure this is one of Italy's added attractions for visitors it's a must-visit for casino players who will travel to Italy.

We are seeing something similar all over the world and with all kind of industries, an example of this is online shopping, years ago people liked going to the different shopping malls and spend their money there, but now people prefer the convenience of staying at their homes and buy whatever they need from the comfort of their homes.

And now gambling is going through a similar process, as instead of taking the time to go to their local casino now people prefer to gamble on their smartphones or computers.

I have no interest on this type of trivia but after searching for some on the list, it fascinated me.

I believe that some of them are no longer in their original form and have to be reconstructed and renovated but, they've maintained the form. It makes me wonder that someday I'd like to pay a visit to one of them not to gamble but just to have a photo of their structure.

Thanks for this OP!

I do think that what separates an online vs a physical casino are the amenities and complementaries that you receive upon entering the establishment. You also get to feel the ambience and environment of a physical casino since you get to interact with everyone and experience the whole venue. Not to mention, they offer free foods and hotel suits once you get to spend an xxx amount of money during your stay.

Though this may be the case, I do agree that the era of entering physical casinos are slowly going obsolete due to the presence of thousands of online gambling website nowadays. Though there may be some people who still prefer visiting a physical casino, I still think that the dominance of online gambling websites would prevail in the near future.

There had been historical accounts of people from the early parts of our civilization gambling, or at least playing forms of games that would've become staple casino games in today's age. Baccarat for example has been in the historical texts as early as 1400s, with possibilities of it existing before strong due to the text's well-structured explanation of the game's mechanics and rules. So yeah, you can say that as soon as we started learning how to count, we also learned how to gamble in a much more structured way.Pretty vivid picture you painted there my guy, really had me thinking of an Al Capone-looking old man toting a fat cigar on one hand with a set of cards in the other lmao. As for the lack of public traction nowadays, it's kind of their fault really. These boomers messed with the economy so bad most of us millenials-Gen Zs are left with Vietnam war flashbacks and so we learned how to thrift and be frugal, and to ultimately choose quality and convenience over luxury.

Among the list yes but there might be others out there who didn't seen by the OP but 1638 is already a tough year and what is more surprising is that the casino is still here operating. Usually old casinos have closed down but if ever they survived, it's an advantage because new players will be easily attracted on them because they are more trusted than the newer ones.

I remember casino royale but I haven't watch the whole movie. This is a free advertisement for the casino for being featured in the film and aside from that, they might get a good amount of money for the movie to use the place. I don't think they will support Bitcoin anytime soon unless if BTC replace the traditional currency or become a legal tender in the whole world.

Wow, that is a nice list, and I didn't know that there are still some land-based casinos out there that have been operational for about 400 years or so and are still running. I'm sure those old-fashioned rich people still go to these casinos and gamble with a cigar in their hand having a good time since the younger generations don't prefer land-based casinos these days.

Cryptocurrency and online gambling have become the favorite ways of gambling for most people of this generation since it provides a lot of conveniences like being able to gamble anytime, anywhere, and quick deposit and withdrawal times, etc.

The old casino that is included in the list of this thread will certainly be a vacation spot for gamblers because old casinos will always be a comfortable place for gamblers especially as it is a historical place, I have never been to an old casino anywhere but it looks like it would be interesting to visit to see how the casino system works they work and Is their system same as online casino.

I think the next time I'm on holiday abroad maybe I'll pay a visit to one of them and try to play a bit if it's still open and active, who knows maybe it's more fun than playing casino on your cell phone.

there are still many lists of the oldest casinos in various parts of the world where gambling has indeed become an activity like for fun in ancient times and if we want to find out the history of the oldest gambling in various countries, surely every country has almost had several famous gambling names in the past, although not too famous all over the world.
well, with this new era or the development of this technology that helps gamblers to reach it, it's easier to gamble, but for me it's actually more fun to gamble directly in certain places. but unfortunately the situation is not what it used to be and now many people gamble in the open, there are lots of distractions such as prohibitions or criminals after our money.

It is very interesting to see that these casinos are still open until now and the public can still visit them to be able to play. Even though the price to play in luxury places like this is quite expensive, for those who are curious about what it's like to play in a casino that is hundreds of years old it is definitely worth it. Hopefully a casino platform like this will be preserved and it will become a historic place that shows how gambling has been a part of society for hundreds of years.

If you are really into gambling then for sure you'd be interested personally making a visit in such places. But for casual players, they won't be that eager to invest time and to be entertained on such places. However if curiousity would be supported, things indeed has meaning. Visiting such places would help us realize how huge was the advancement took place in gambling industry, from the platforms to the games being offered. In terms of games, slots are of the same idea but have different combinations to come up with a win, likewise with graphical improvements especially with online platforms. On platforms, online gambling sites are emerging which gives further options to gamblers.