Listicles, Monaco, United Kingdom, Berlin, Germany — Travelling Tom

There is nothing quite like a night out at the casino with family or friends, the preparation of what to wear, whether you are going to have a meal and, of course, dreaming about winning big.

Some people even take this one step further and base their whole trip around it, and here in Europe, there are some destinations that are especially good for those who love a flutter.

And when travel opens back up, Las Vegas may be a stretch too far, so here are a few casino destinations for a quick weekend break.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Monte Carlo and its casinos have been written about multiple times and have been featured in films such as GoldenEye, the famous James Bond movie which starred Pierce Brosnan.

While Las Vegas is big and brash, the Monte Carlo is its classy opposite, complete with dress codes. It’s better to do your research on what is and what is not appropriate to wear in the world’s second-smallest country, especially when it comes to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo - a truly impressive building and experience.

Comprising three additional casinos that include the Sun Casino and the Casino Cafe de Paris offering a complete gaming experience for their patrons the city’s main gambling center is called Place du Casino, and this gambling hub is why Monaco is known and an exclusive international destination for high rollers.

Berlin, Germany

Berlin is a nightlife Mecca, with top-notch, world-famous nightclubs and the historic Alexanderplatz Square with its two sophisticated casinos - the largest being the Spielbank Casino, spanning a massive 118,000 square feet that includes over 370 gaming machines.

Berlin has a total of five casinos to explore which all vary in their dress codes, so to make sure that you dress correctly to ensure a trouble-free and enjoyable night.

London, United Kingdom

As one of the most-visited cities in the world, London is a melting pot of culture and has a rich gambling history.

With casinos to suit all tastes and budgets, London’s largest - and possibly most extravagant - casino is the Hippodrome, which is a three-level casino that always has multiple venues for entertainment. The Hippodrome also homes several sportsbooks with large screens that show just about any sporting event you can imagine.

Of course, you don’t need to be a jet-setter to bet on sports or casino games, as there are sites like fruityking.co.uk that offer ‘live’ games like roulette, baccarat and blackjack. Live games take place in real time and are streamed to the comfort of your own home.

Games are hosted by real human dealers or croupiers and if you have a seat at one of the tables you can also chat with your host and fellow players in between games via the chat feature on your screen making these games about as close as you can get to being in a bricks and mortar venue.

Sure, it might not be Monte Carlo but it is still exciting, fast and great entertainment! Practice now, and once we get back to normality, you can chance your hand in one of Europe’s finest cities.