Romania Casinos
The only legal form of gambling in Romania is in casinos, so it doesn’t look like Romania’s casinos have much competition for the gambling dollar. This is something of a change for the country, as until 1989 it was run by a rather unspeakable dictator called Nicolae Ceauscescu. Certainly nothing as liberal and open as allowing people to do as they wished with their own money would have been allowed. This meant that while there was indeed gambling (as of course there is everywhere), it was underground, in the black economy. When there was an uprising and the dictator, alongside his wife, was shot, then the country started to move back into the more normal state of affairs. Legalizing gambling, allowing Romania’s casinos to start up, was an obvious part of this process.
A list of Romania’s casinos includes:
Arad: Casinoul Astoria Arad
Bucharest: Astoria Casino
Casino Blindo Hotel Sofitel
Casino Bucharest Hotel Inter-Continental
Casino Bucur
Casino Kings
Casino Palace
Casino Paris & Hotel
Casino Victoria
Casino Vox
Grand Casino
Lido Casino & Lido Hotel
Marriott Grand Hotel & Casino
Mirage Casino Hotel Ambasador
Perla Princess Casino
Planet Princess Slot Casino
Plaza Casino Club
Princess Casino Havana
Constanta: Cazino
Felix: Casino Salzor
Galati: Sofin Hotel & Casino
Iasi: Bond Casino Mokdova
Mamaia: Casino Best
Rimnicu Vilcea: Casino Royal
Sinaia: Hotel Palas
Peles Castle and Casino
Timisoara: Casino Senitor
Casino Sterling
As you can see, there is a thriving casino sector. However, it does need to be said that Romania’s casinos might not all meet the usual description of a casino. Many of them have no gaming tables at all, or do not offer roulette, or have other omissions. Some of them have only video poker games and similar electronic games available, for example.
In common with much of Eastern Europe and the ex-Soviet Union these days (and Romania, despite the 1989 events, was something of a slow starter), there are a goodly number of people who have made very large sums of money very quickly. Some legally, some not, and some in a grey area inbetween. Romania’s casinos are a frequent stopping place for all three of these groups, and it does pay to find out which are the best casinos in any specific town you are visiting.
In the best high quality Romania casinos, you might still find those who have made their money all too quickly, but you will be assured that everything from the decorations to the quality of the food and the drink will be of the very best.