Casinos in Venezuela

Venezuela lists 9 gaming venues in the iGaming.bet B2B directory, across 7 cities. Cities with the highest concentration of venues: Caracas (2), Porlamar (2), Barquisimeto (1), Ciudad Guayana (1), Maracaibo (1).

Among the most popular casinos in Venezuela are: Casino Concorde Margarita (Porlamar), Marina Bay Casino & Hotel Margarita (Porlamar), Casino Humboldt - Hotel Tamanaco Intercontinental (Caracas), Casino Maruma - Hotel Crowne Plaza Maruma (Maracaibo), Casino Inter Valencia (Valencia), Casino Lidotel Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto), Casino Roraima Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana), Casino Ciudad Jardín - Hotel Pipo (Maracay), Euro Casino - Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites (Caracas).

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All 9 venues in Venezuela

History of casinos in Venezuela

The history of gaming in Venezuela is one of Latin America most dramatic, marked by a flourishing in the 1990s and 2000s, an abrupt closure in 2011 and a partial reopening in 2021. Casinos operated in major hotels in Caracas, Maracaibo, Valencia and Margarita Island during the oil bonanza decades, with establishments like Caracas Hilton Hotel Casino, Tamanaco Inter-Continental Hotel Casino and Eurobuilding Casino being luxury gaming references in continental Caribbean.

The 2011 closure and 2021 reopening

In May 2011, President Hugo Chávez ordered the closure of all casinos and bingo halls in Venezuela through a presidential decree, labeling them as vice centers incompatible with Bolivarian Revolution values. The closure affected more than 50 casinos and 120 bingo halls nationwide, leaving more than 100,000 sector workers unemployed. In September 2021, President Nicolás Maduro authorized the reopening of 30 casinos in various cities under the supervision of the National Commission of Casinos, Bingo Halls and Slot Machines of Venezuela, marking the official return of the gaming industry to the country after a decade of absence.

Active casinos in Venezuela

Establishments operating in Venezuela since 2021 include Casino Humboldt at Tamanaco Hotel in Las Mercedes Caracas, Casino Eurobuilding at Eurobuilding Hotel Caracas, Casino Concorde on Margarita Island, Casino Maruma in Maracaibo and Casino Pipo in Maracay. Valencia has the Casino Inter Valencia, Barquisimeto has Casino Lidotel, and Ciudad Guayana in Bolívar state has the Casino Roraima. Venezuela economic context, with hyperinflation, de facto dollarization and GDP contraction, significantly limits gaming volume and scale of active establishments, which operate under conditions very different from their peak era. The gaming market operates mainly in US dollars given the economy de facto dollarization.

FAQ

When did casinos reopen in Venezuela?

In September 2021, President Nicolás Maduro authorized the reopening of 30 casinos in various Venezuelan cities, ending a decade of closure. Hugo Chávez had ordered the closure of all casinos and bingo halls in the country in May 2011 through presidential decree, affecting more than 50 casinos and 120 bingo halls and leaving more than 100,000 sector workers unemployed.

Which casinos are active in Venezuela?

The main active casinos in Venezuela since 2021 include Casino Humboldt at Tamanaco Hotel in Las Mercedes Caracas, Casino Eurobuilding in Caracas, Casino Concorde on Margarita Island, Casino Maruma in Maracaibo and Casino Pipo in Maracay. Valencia has Casino Inter Valencia, Barquisimeto has Casino Lidotel and Ciudad Guayana has Casino Roraima.

Are there casinos on Margarita Island Venezuela?

Yes, Casino Concorde on Margarita Island is one of Venezuela most recognized casinos and was the country highest tourist-traffic establishment during the 1990s. Margarita Island is Venezuela main beach tourism destination with more than 900 kilometers of coastline and the Venezuelan Caribbean international airport.

What currency do Venezuela casinos use?

Venezuela casinos operate primarily in US dollars given the Venezuelan economy de facto dollarization. The Venezuelan bolivar has marginal presence in gaming transactions, with the dollar being the reference currency at active establishments in Caracas, Maracaibo and Margarita.

Who regulates casinos in Venezuela?

Casinos in Venezuela are supervised by the National Commission of Casinos, Bingo Halls and Slot Machines, under the national government. The sector regulation has been historically unstable, reflecting the country political fluctuations. The minimum age to enter active Venezuelan casinos is 18 years.

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