Wanna turn your hands ‘fortune magic’? Set the dice rolling? If you’re ready to take your chances on the kind of excitement that a roll of the dice brings, then perhaps a casino vacation is in the cards for you. There are some amazing casino destinations in Uganda that offer thrilling gaming action, bright lights, fun nightlife, and great deals on accommodations.
However, most of the casino life around Uganda is slowly gaining importance regardless that almost all the casinos are situated in Kampala district, the capital. Most people around Kampala find casino and gambling a game of error and majorly for the rich thus opt for simpler and ‘risk free’ vacations.
Kampala casinos offer plenty of slot machines and felt tables with poker, blackjack, and roulette games. But they also have plenty of things to see and do outside the casino too, which is essential if you’re traveling with someone who doesn’t share your passion for high stakes and big risks.
As always, at Guide2Uganda, we always endeavor to give you insights and guides to have your stay in Uganda easier, informed and worth remembering. We’ve taken the chance out of travel planning and listed for you a detail of the top 10 casinos in Uganda. Take a look;
- Casino Simba 64-84 Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala
Casino Simba is Uganda’s largest casino situated at the Garden City Mall complex in central Kampala, and open Mon-Thu noon-6am, weekends 24 hours. The casino’s 16,684 square foot gaming space features 130 gaming machines and twenty-two table, poker games and a bar. The facility’s machines are of International Standards and range from slot machines, Roulette tables, Poker games, to name but a few. Casino Simba also has a continental Restaurant with delicious food, a bar with a wide selection of wines and a stage Jazz band which occasionally plays for the gamblers, a pure ideal place to have your slots taken. And if you’re a guy who likes to look at attractive Russian girls while gambling (like about 98% of guys), you’ll find plenty to like here!
2. Ceasers Palace at Crested Towers
Caesars Palace is unassuming gambling facility open 24/7 for traditional table games & slot machines. Located in Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda, Caesars Palace brings you all the excitement of a Las Vegas casino in an ancient Roman setting. Come play the world debut of Gamblit Gaming’s all new interactive gaming table, featuring social, fun, competitive games for 2-4 players. Play video games against your friends and win cash. Enjoy your lavish surroundings while playing your favorite slots and table games including blackjack and poker or take your chances at the race and sports book. Whether you’re looking to win big or simply in it for the experience, Caesars Place always offers something fun to play.
3. Kampala Casino at Kimathi Avenue
Kampala Casino is another giant dice house in the capital Kampala. With an executive atmosphere within the casino, one gets a posh, yet approachable interior, over the tip good food (who can ever say no to an African buffet) and the same wonderful experience, combined with some of the most experienced and friendly dealers you’ll ever find in Kampala. Being the first Ugandan casino, Kampala knows how to find talent and nurture it, training its staff to provide their gamblers with a relaxed, yet also very rich casino experience.
Conveniently located in the heart of the City on Kimathi Avenue, Kampala Casino offers a wide range of alternative entertainment. With 8 Roulette Tables, 5 Card Tables of Black Jack, Pontoon, various Poker games and 44 state of the art Slot machines. The Casinos opens daily from 12:00Noon till late. They offer all the games that other casinos have combined, but also one-up them by providing completely free food and non-alcoholic beverages to its customers. While it is true that the chips and some of the furniture do look a little bit aged, if you ask us that only contributes to the charm. Casino Kampala isn’t trying to hide its age – it’s proud of it. Just like fine wine, this venue has aged unbelievably well!
4. The Pyramids Casino Plot 7A Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala
With its name directly depicting Sphinx and Pyramids of Ancient Egypt, the casino is one hell of an experience that has left visitors wanting to postpone departure. Pyramids Casino is a posh, obviously passing itself off as a high-class venue for the ‘kings’ of gambling. The casino offers dozens upon dozens of slots and pretty much every popular table game, including regular poker tournaments. Additionally, they also offer a terrace bar and a restaurant for when you need a drink or a bite in between games, and intrestingly, they claim to offer “the finest gourmet dining in East Africa”. The casino also provides a well sighted uniformed security team all around the facility making visitors’ experiences exhillatingly amorous with no unnecessary interruptions.
5. Mayfair Casino Kyagwe Road, Nakasero Lane
The Mayfair Casino Kampala is another dice and gambling heaven. Mayfair Casino is known for a signature high-class atmosphere, with its main room being rather large, well-furnished and spotting fancy domed ceilings. The cassino looks like a mix between “European, Oriental and African decorative elements are blended together”. None the less, don’t let the looks deter your perception, everyone’s welcome in Mayfair, even if they’re not wearing formal attire. The casino offers a quite range of games ranging from American roulette, blackjack, pontoon, Texas Hold’em, Bingo and multiple slots and video machines, including complimentary drinks and food (mostly pizza and ice cream) for players and visitors. They are obviously one of the best dice houses to consider during a stay around Kampala, Uganda.
6. Casino Rigel Buganda Rd, Kampala
The casino is located along Buganda Rd, Kampala, Uganda. Casino Rigel has a range of Internationally certified slot machines such as Roulette tables, Poker games, among others. Though not common to lay visitors, the casino is a daily hub for die hard gamblers who love to toss the dice and have machines rolling. It a popular hangout point with delicious food, a bar filled with local beers and a wide range of wines. It’s probably one place you ought to visit to catch a feel of the proclaimed sweet night life in Kampala.
7. Empire Casino Kintu Rd, Kampala
Empire Casino is one of the biggest in Uganda with over 2,000 slot games in hd and over 10 different jackpots, American roulette, baccarat, poker and pontoon. Empire Casino offers the most varieties of buffets (chinese cuisine included) among the same. At Empire casino, they offer a full variety of exciting game themes, as well as Video Poker, Progressives and Keno with individual and multi-denominations ranging from 1 cent to $100, on both reels and slot machines. It’s easy to find your favorite game on the casino floor.
Additionally, Empire City Casino is home to your favorite Table Games. Electronic Blackjack plays just like live blackjack! Minimum bets start at just $10 and with 3 to 2 payouts on blackjack,
8. Nile View Casino Jinja town
Nile View Casino is located in Jinja, the city in Eastern Uganda. The casino features Blackjack, American roulette and numerous slot machines. The place is open daily from 4pm to 4:30am and accepts only local currency. Nile View Casino also has accommodations with a bar overlooking the great Nile river, world’s longest river. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property is close to popular attractions like Local Market, Naranbhai School and Spire Road School. Coronation Park is 1.5 miles from Nile View Casino, while Source of the Nile – Speke Monument is 1.9 miles away.
9. Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino
The Taj Mahal casino stands alongside with the Taj Mahal hotel. However, this makes the casino not an ideal top notch spot for die hard gamblers that fancy having only brothers in the trade around them. While having proper tables and everything, the casino certainly has a bit of a “homemade” kind of feel, which is somewhat appropriate for the hotel setting. Never the less, the casino does offer a pretty wide variety of games, including blackjack, pontoon, roulette and Texas Hold’em, and while the absence of slots is a bit jarring, pretty much all other bases are hit. Regardless, the casino suits a perfect spot for a family gamble time. The space is ideal for friends that could probably go out gambling for fun and ties.
10.Star Casino and Hotel Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero
With a stay at Star Hotel and Casino in Kampala, you’ll be within a minutes’ walk of Embassy of France, Danish Embassy and Embassy of Sweden. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite. On site you will find a restaurant and bar, casino, free onsite parking, easy access to top offices, shopping centers and restaurants.
For guests looking for good fun and excitement, there is no need to go anywhere else, because the facility provides some of the best casino services in Kampala.
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