Longman Dictionary
1. Maxim’s Casino Built in 1862, Maxim’s casino has the exclusive address of No1., Palace Gate House, in the heart of Kensington. There’s no wonder it had such an exclusive address when the original building was constructed for John Foster, a close friend of the world-famous writer, Charles Dickens. In 1899, the house underwent renovations and became famously known as ‘the house built for gentleman, by gentleman’.niazmandiha Owned by the Malaysian company, Genting Malaysia Berhad, the casino requires exclusive membership in order to be able to access its exclusive facilities. The main gaming room is in the grand drawing room, complete with marble fireplaces, pearwood paneling and other grand features. But don’t be mistaken by the classic grandeur of the property, Maxim’s casino also features some of the latest electric gaming experience including slots and roulette, The Hippodrome Casino Located in the bustling Leicester Square, the Hippodrome casino is more than 100 years old and is well geared up to entertain Londoners and visitors alike. The venue features a grand 180 seat feature where it hosts the best of swing, soul, Jazz and burlesque. There’s also a lavish six bars for visitors to choose from, as well as the well-known, Heliot Steakhouse. As for the casino itself, there are over three floors of games to explore, featuring an array of casino table games and slots. Each floor acts like a separate casino with the Grand Casino on the ground floor acting as the centre stage for all of the casinos. If you know where to look, there’s also a speakeasy bar called Lola’s on the lower ground floor which is popular with locals and tourists alike. Popular games include the three-card poker tables, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, electronic roulette and a variety of slot machines. What’s more, some of the latest jackpot machines offer prizes of over £10,000. Despite the upmarket experience, the Barracuda has a more relaxed dress code, meaning guests don’t need to get out the suit and bow tie to attend. That being said, there is an award-winning restaurant inside the casino that offers an array of cuisines, including Arabic dishes. There’s also a bar on the main games floor and live music hosted once a month. While there are no dedicated poker rooms or tournaments at the Barracuda, the Grosvenor’s alternate venue – The Victoria, is their main poker casino and is located just a short distance from the Barracuda.