I love gambling but I’m always aware of the fact that the casino always wins! So I was very careful and only went for a limited and small budget of 40 euros on the slots. But according to the casino’s official website, there are 7 gaming rooms at Casino de Monte-Carlo. At 2 o’clock in the morning, I was not bothered to know the names of each rooms. One room was filled with slots, while the other was offering a wide range of table games. It was topped up with a live performance from a Soul and Jazz singer which definitely adds a special extra to the atmosphere. The atmosphere in the casino is rather serene and quiet. Why? Because Buddha Bar was actually a fun place to stay for the rest of the night and party.22 I would actually start with the casino, enjoy the rooms, have a drink and maybe a little time by the slots before moving to Buddha Bar.

It was a perfect combination for the night, although, I would do things a little bit differently next time. I arrived to the casino at around 2 am after a late dinner at nearby Buddha Bar. I was once again on the steps of James Bond! Agent 007 is known on the eponymous movies to spend a lot of time at this casino. From the bright lights to the paintings on the wall, this was definitely a luxurious and historical casino. Once I walked into the door, I knew I was in a legendary place. The casino’s architecture is mind blowing! Although, the outside facade of the building on ‘Place du Casino’ looks fairly modest when compared to the inside. Since it opened in 1863, the casino has been part of Monaco’s life and for many years was a major source of income for Monaco’s economy. The Monte-Carlo Casino was built by Charles Garnier who is also architect for Paris Opera House. I was lucky to visit recently and see a glimpse of the principality’s lifestyle within the glorious rooms of the casino. The casino has been an integral part of the country and a legendary temple for gaming and gambling for centuries.

What is Monaco without its Casino de Monte-Carlo? It’s hard to imagine.

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