Genting Casino London Chinatown - Games, Hours and Venue Details

Table Games and the Gaming Floor

Our casino is located at 93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5DY, in the heart of the West End. Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road are only a short walk away, so it fits easily into an evening in central London. On the gaming floor we run three classic table formats that cover what most regulars look for and still feel approachable if you are new to casinos.

The core game for us here is Squeeze Baccarat. Players take charge of revealing the cards on the table, and that detail changes the rhythm of play, making it slower, more deliberate, and more social. You really understand it only after a couple of hands. American Roulette and Blackjack complete the mix. Both follow standard rules, and the venue operates under UK Gambling Commission oversight.

The venue also offers slot machines alongside the table games, including a jackpot prize of £10,000 on the slots.

Live gaming usually begins from 1pm each day. Doors open from 12pm and we stay open through until 5am, which places us among the later-closing gaming rooms in central London. Afternoon sessions are not just a line on paper here - you can actually sit down, play, and be done before the usual evening rush if that suits you better.

Opening Hours and Getting Here

You will find us at 93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5DY, in the Chinatown and Soho area of the West End. We are close to the Palace Theatre and Prince Edward Theatre, so theatre-goers often drift in before or after a show. Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road Underground stations are both nearby, which makes Tube or bus travel a practical choice for most visitors.

For groups or visitors with particular requirements, a quick call to +44 (0) 207 494 3020 is the best option. Our floor team can talk through which tables are running, likely table minimums, and anything else that might influence your visit before you set off.

One detail from our own day-to-day experience: if you plan a very late visit, the Chinatown and Soho streets around Shaftesbury Avenue remain busy well into the night. Bars, restaurants, and late-night spots keep people moving around until close, so the area does not feel empty even in the early hours, which matches the casino’s late schedule quite naturally.

Licensing and Regulatory Status

Genting Casino London Chinatown operates under a premises licence issued by Westminster City Council. On the UK Gambling Commission public register you will see the venue listed as a Casino under the name “Genting Casino London China Town” at the same Shaftesbury Avenue address. Both spellings refer to this single, regulated premises, which is why we occasionally clarify it for guests checking the register.

The casino is run by Genting Casinos UK Limited as part of its UK portfolio. On the Gambling Commission register, our premises are listed as a Casino, so the usual Great Britain casino regulations apply. That includes strict age checks, responsible gambling safeguards and the operational standards that licensed casinos are required to follow.

If you want to double-check anything for yourself, you can look up the venue on the Gambling Commission public register. The entry confirms that we are active and that Westminster City Council is the licensing authority. Arrive with valid photo ID and complete the standard checks to access the gaming floor.

About the Venue and the Genting Brand

Genting Casino London Chinatown forms part of the Genting Casinos UK network, which runs several casinos across the United Kingdom. Our Chinatown property is one of the London venues in that group, and it sits alongside a similarly named venue in Birmingham, part of the same brand family.

Being on Shaftesbury Avenue puts us right in the middle of one of central London’s busiest entertainment areas. Our experience over the years is that people do not always treat the casino as a single-focus night. They often combine a visit with dinner in Chinatown, a show in the West End, or drinks nearby, then drop in for an hour or two of play. The on-site bar is designed to support exactly that sort of evening.

The casino appears on public platforms such as TripAdvisor, Apple Maps, Expedia and CasinoCity, and there is an Instagram location tag for check-ins. All of these entries point to the physical venue only. No online gaming platform is confirmed for Genting Casino London Chinatown specifically.

Planning Your First Visit

For a first-time visit, it usually helps to think through three simple points in advance: how you are travelling, what time you want to arrive, and which games you intend to play.

1. Travel and arrival Head to 93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue using public transport if you can. From Leicester Square or Tottenham Court Road stations, it is only a few minutes on foot along familiar West End streets. Plan to arrive after 12pm when the casino opens.

2. Timing your play Live gaming starts from 1pm each day. If you walk in right at midday, the floor may still be getting ready, so expect a short pause before full play begins. Some guests use that time to get a drink, speak to staff, or simply look around and get a feel for the room.

3. Entry and ID At the entrance, you will be asked to present valid photo ID. This is not a formality we can skip - age verification and identity checks are legal requirements for casino premises in the UK.

4. Choosing your game Once inside, you will see three main table options: Squeeze Baccarat, American Roulette and Blackjack, as well as slot machines on the floor. Our practice shows it is worth asking a staff member about table minimums before you sit down, as limits can change and it is more comfortable to know them in advance than halfway through your first hand.

5. Around the tables A full bar operates within the casino, so you can take a drink before you play or during your session if you prefer. For late-night visits, remember that we stay open until 5am, which is later than a lot of comparable venues nearby, and matches the surrounding nightlife.

If you are arranging a group visit or have specific questions, the direct number +44 (0) 207 494 3020 connects you straight to the venue team.

Genting Casino London Chinatown in the Wider UK Casino Market

The UK casino industry runs under a structured regulatory model that aims to keep standards consistent across the country. The Gambling Commission oversees all licensed casino premises at national level, while Westminster City Council acts as the local authority for our Shaftesbury Avenue site. Together, that structure frames everything from which games run on the floor through to how the premises are managed day to day.

Central London itself is a crowded market, with several operators active in and around the West End. In that context, our Chinatown location and focus on Squeeze Baccarat give the venue a particular flavour. Across London, baccarat in general attracts a substantial amount of play, and the Squeeze version appeals strongly to players who like a more tactile, ritual-style experience than you get from a standard deal. It will not suit every player, but those who do appreciate it tend to return to it regularly.

The Genting Casinos UK website at gentingcasinos.co.uk lists Genting Casino London Chinatown alongside the rest of our UK properties. The gentingcasino.com domain also hosts a dedicated page for the Chinatown London venue. Both sources are suitable for checking basic details or confirming our hours before setting out.

Bar and On-Site Amenities

Inside the casino you will find a bar, operating throughout the venue’s licensed hours. This is a standard feature across Genting’s UK casinos and it reflects our positioning in the West End: a place where gaming, drinks and the wider night out sit side by side rather than in isolation.

A restaurant or hotel is not part of the Shaftesbury Avenue site. Instead, the surrounding Chinatown streets cover food options thoroughly, with a large choice of places to eat within a short walk in almost any direction. In practice, guests are rarely short of somewhere to go before or after a session on the tables. For any questions about what is currently available inside the venue, or how things are running on a given day, the most direct route is still to call us on +44 (0) 207 494 3020.