Casinos to Visit in Nairobi

It may surprise you that Nairobi features a wide range of casinos for quality gaming experiences. In fact, gambling has become one of the common pastimes in the city for both tourists and locals. The casinos have transformed the nightlife experience, providing the best in gaming and entertainment. Whether you want to play some poker games or you just want to watch people gamble, here are some of the best casinos in Nairobi you have to visit.

1. Mayfair Casino & Club

It is located inside the Mayfair Hotel & Casino in the up-market side of Nairobi city and in close proximity to malls and some of the best hotels in the city. It is also one of the oldest casinos around. Mayfair casino comes well equipped with 60 slot and video machines, six card tables and six roulette tables making it a gamer’s dream joint. In addition, the casino offers complimentary food and drinks to the players.

Mayfair Casino & Club

2. FlaminGo Casino

Located in the Westlands area of Nairobi, this casino is fitted with 160 gaming machines and 15 table games all for players’ entertainment. The experience features the Texas Hold Em, Roulette, seven-card poker, blackjack, Brag, Jambo alongside other gaming technology. It is a favourite with gamers and additionally holds a jackpot 3 times a month where the lucky winner walks away with a handsome amount of cash.

FlaminGo Casino

3. Pink Apple Casino

Pink Apple is an upscale casino with rich furnishings and exciting games. It has a variety of ostentation you’d only expect in a full-service casino. It’s the only casino in Nairobi that has a Craps table to shoot dice. Apart from this, it has entertainment and gaming varieties such as Video Poker, Progressive Slots, Video Slots, Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, 3-Card Poker and Bingo. The casino is located in the bustling area of Woodvale Grove, behind Uchumi Westlands in Nairobi.

Pink Apple Casino

4. Captains Club Casino

Located in the Kellico Complex, along northern Mombasa Road, Captains Club is an exclusive casino in a tranquil environment offering a wide range of entertainment options. The casino features a variety of gaming options such as 55 Slot Machines with Progressive Jackpot, Blackjack, American Roulette, Poker and PuntoBanco. It has a restaurant and bar where you can enjoy delicious dishes and a variety of spirits, wine, and beverages.

Captains Club Casino

5. Finix Casino

The casino provides players with an extensive selection of slot machines, ten card tables for Black Jack, five single roulette tables, Pontoon, Caribbean Baccarat and the Texas Hold 'Em Poker table. The Finix casino is located in the up-market suburb of Hurlingham in Nairobi which is just a short drive from the city centre.

Finix Casino

6. Paradise Casino

Said to be offering the highest payout rate in Africa, this casino presents world-class gaming and excitement to patrons. It is located inside the equally amazing Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi just a few minutes’ drive away from the city centre. To further sweeten player experience the casino presents a Las Vegas-styled snack service, Caribbean styled tables, Pontoon, American Roulette, Blackjack, Tai Sai, Poker, and Baccarat. It has an impressive over 100 slot machines to work with.

Paradise Casino

7. Joker's Wild Casino

Situated in Elite House, opposite Sarova Stanley Hotel, Joker’s Wild Casino is well-known for its notable entertainment options including having several comedians crack some jokes on the podium. The casino is a favourite in Nairobi CBD and it opens its gaming floors as early as 7 am every day.  It features a variety of gaming option such as Blackjack, Pontoon tables, Slot Machines, Bingo, and Roulette. There’s a bar serving a variety of beverages and cocktails along with light snacks.

Joker's Wild Casino

8. Las Vegas Casino

A magnificent Vegas-style casino in Nairobi, featuring plenty of entertainment options in a welcoming environment. It has a bar, where you can enjoy a cocktail or indulge in some delicious meal at the restaurant. You can play any of it's 38 slot machines, Blackjack, American Roulette, Pontoon and a variety of poker games. 

Las Vegas Casino

9. Bollywood Casino

Located in the upmarket suburb of Westlands in Nairobi, this casino is one of the more popular ones with gamers and it’s also close to a couple of entertainment hotspots within Westlands. It features sports betting, Bingo, a wide selection of gaming tables and video machines. Gamers can immerse themselves in Blackjack, Pontoon, Three card poker, Texas hold 'em poker as well as slot machines with the progressive giant jackpot.

10. Sky City Casino

Located right in the heart of Nairobi, Sky City Casino is one of the high-roller casinos in the city. It has three gaming floors featuring features world-renowned casino games, finest drinks, music, stylish atmosphere, and a welcoming vibe. Players can enjoy a wide range of games such as Roulette, Blackjack, Poker table games, Video Poker, Slot Machines, and Pontoon.

Try Your Hand With Lady Luck

If you feeling lucky, why not head down to one of these fabulous casinos in Nairobi. If Gambling is not your thing, you'll be sure to find some other entertainment as well! All we know is there is some good fun to be had!

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