Best CasinosMaltaLast checked 29.09.2026

The best casinos in Malta, ranked and reviewed

Malta has four licensed land-based casinos: Dragonara, Casino Malta and Portomaso in St Julian's, and the Oracle in Qawra. We reviewed all of them, with opening hours, games, dress code, location, photos and visitor reviews.

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Dragonara Casino
Location
St Julian's
Slots
300
Tables
n/a
Personal FavouriteHistoric PalaceOpen 24/7

9.6/10
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Malta's first casino, opened in 1964 inside the Dragonara Palace, a 1870s summer residence built for the Marquis Scicluna on the tip of the St Julian's peninsula. The gaming floor sits under chandeliers and painted ceilings, and the poker room looks straight out over the sea.

Pros
Historic palace setting on the sea
Poker room with sea views
Open around the clock

Cons
Poker tournaments paused on some dates in autumn 2026

Food & drink
The Brasserie (executive chef Claudio Schiavone) and a Sports Bar with Malta's first bet-and-dine concept.

Key facts

Opening hours
24 hours, 7 days a week
Entry
Free, ID or passport on first visit

Age
18+, Maltese citizens 25+
Dress code
Smart casual

Minimum bet
Roulette from €2, card games from €5
Parking
Car park at the casino
Up to 300slot machines

Games available
RouletteBlackjackPunto BancoHeads Up Hold'emPoker room: Hold'em cash games & daily tournamentsPot Limit OmahaVideo pokerProgressive jackpots
Opening hours
24/724 hours, 7 days a week
Poker tournaments are paused 23 Sep – 5 Oct and 23 Oct – 3 Nov 2026 (cash games only).
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Location & contact
Dragonara Palace, Dragonara Road, St Julian's
Car park at the casino
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Website
dragonara.mt
The Dragonara Palace at duskPhoto: Dragonara Casino
Main gaming floorPhoto: Dragonara Casino
Poker room with a sea viewPhoto: Dragonara Casino
The BrasseriePhoto: Dragonara Casino
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Casino Malta
Location
St Julian's
Slots
300+
Tables
29
Biggest Slot SelectionMost Live TablesOpen 24/7

9.3/10
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The newest and largest casino in Malta, run by Olympic Entertainment Group and opened at the end of 2015 at the InterContinental. 3,000 m² of gaming with more than 300 slot machines and 29 tables, a 15-metre bar and the Eden Sports Bar with the biggest screen on the island. It also hosts major poker festivals.

Pros
Biggest slot floor in Malta
Most live tables
Big international poker events

Cons
Minimum bets not published
Parking is paid

Food & drink
Casino Malta Bar (15 m long, cocktails) and the Eden Sports Bar, open 24h, with pizza, burgers and snacks.

Key facts

Opening hours
24 hours, 7 days a week
Entry
Free, photo ID required

Age
18+, Maltese citizens 25+
Dress code
Smart casual, no sportswear

Minimum bet
Not published
Parking
InterContinental car park (paid)
300+slot machines
29live gaming tables

Games available
American Roulette (9 tables)Ultimate Texas Hold'em (3 tables)Mini Punto Banco (2 tables)BlackjackPoker club: monthly tournamentsSlots: Lion Link, Xtension Link, Gaminator, Aristocrat, Novo Line Cash Connection
Opening hours
24/724 hours, 7 days a week
Poker events 2026: WSOP Circuit Malta 25 Sep – 5 Oct, Battle of Malta 23 Oct – 4 Nov (€2,000,000 guaranteed).
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Location & contact
Eden Place, St Augustine Street, St George's Bay, St Julian's
InterContinental car park (paid)
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Phone
+356 2371 0555
Website
casinomalta.com.mt
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Cocktails at the Casino Malta BarPhoto: Casino Malta
St George's Bay area, St Julian'sPhoto: Txllxt TxllxT, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Portomaso Casino
Location
St Julian's
Slots
150
Tables
14
Best Poker RoomFree ParkingOpen 24/7

9.0/10
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Beneath the Portomaso Business Tower, next to the Hilton and the marina. Portomaso has been one of Europe's busiest poker venues since hosting its first international tournament in 2008: 4,000 m² with four separate poker areas, plus roulette from €1 and slots from IGT, Aristocrat, Novomatic and Williams.

Pros
Malta's most established poker room
1,500 free parking spaces
Low roulette minimum

Cons
Restaurant closed for refurbishment
Smaller slot floor

Food & drink
Restaurant currently under refurbishment; snack menu 11:00 – 00:00 and a refurbished lounge bar.

Key facts

Opening hours
24 hours, 7 days a week
Entry
Free, ID on first visit

Age
18+, Maltese citizens 25+
Dress code
Casual, no swimwear

Minimum bet
Roulette from €1
Parking
Free underground car park, 1,500 spaces, 24h
About 150slot machines
14live gaming tables

Games available
Roulette (from €1)BlackjackPunto BancoWPT Heads-Up Hold'emThree Card PrimePoker: 4 poker areas, weekly schedule, cash games, festivals
Opening hours
24/724 hours, 7 days a week
Restaurant under refurbishment. Snack menu daily 11:00 – 00:00.
Opening hours, minimum bets, prices and games can change at any time. Please check with the casino before you visit. All information is provided without guarantee.

Location & contact
Level -1, Portomaso Business Tower, St Julian's STJ 4011
Free underground car park, 1,500 spaces, 24h
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Phone
+356 2138 3777
Website
portomasocasino.com
Portomaso Business Tower, home of the casinoPhoto: Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Portomaso MarinaPhoto: Txllxt TxllxT, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Oracle Casino
Location
Qawra
Slots
150
Tables
11
Casino by the SeaOpen 24/7

8.5/10
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"Your casino by the sea": the Oracle sits in the Dolmen Resort on the Qawra seafront and is known for its easy-going atmosphere. Many slots start at 1 cent, roulette starts at €1, and it has run for 28 years. Free transport is offered on request.

Pros
Seafront setting in Qawra
Lowest stakes in Malta
Free transport on request

Cons
Far from St Julian's
Bistro closed for refurbishment

Food & drink
Oracle Casino Bistro (closed for refurbishment, snack menu available), free Wi-Fi throughout.

Key facts

Opening hours
24 hours, 7 days a week
Entry
Free, ID, passport or driving licence on first visit

Age
18+, Maltese citizens 25+
Dress code
Casual, no swimwear

Minimum bet
Slots from 1c, roulette from €1
Parking
Free transport on request
About 150slot machines
11live gaming tables

Games available
Roulette (6 tables, from €1)BlackjackWPT Heads-Up Hold'emThree Card PrimeAutomatic roulette (25c – €1,000)Slots from 1cPoker tournaments & cash games
Opening hours
24/724 hours, 7 days a week
Bistro closed for refurbishment; snack menu available.
Opening hours, minimum bets, prices and games can change at any time. Please check with the casino before you visit. All information is provided without guarantee.

Location & contact
Isle Promenade, Qawra SPB 2508 (Dolmen Resort)
Free transport on request
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Phone
+356 2157 0057
Website
oraclecasino.com
Dolmen Resort, home of the Oracle CasinoPhoto: Karelj, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
The Qawra seafront by the DolmenPhoto: Karelj, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Casinos in Malta compared

Casino	Location	Slots	Tables	Minimum bet	Dress code
Dragonara Casino	St Julian's	Up to 300	Not published	Roulette from €2, card games from €5	Smart casual
Casino Malta	St Julian's	300+	29	Not published	Smart casual, no sportswear
Portomaso Casino	St Julian's	About 150	14	Roulette from €1	Casual, no swimwear
Oracle Casino	Qawra	About 150	11	Slots from 1c, roulette from €1	Casual, no swimwear

Before you go

Entry to every casino in Malta is free, but you must register with an ID card or passport on your first visit. Visitors from abroad must be 18 or older, and Maltese citizens must be at least 25. All four casinos are open 24 hours a day.

Where the casinos are

Three of Malta's casinos are in St Julian's, within walking distance of Paceville and Spinola Bay: Dragonara on the tip of the peninsula, Casino Malta near St George's Bay and Portomaso under the Portomaso Business Tower. The Oracle is on the seafront in Qawra, in the north of the island.

Which casino suits you

Choose Dragonara for a historic palace by the sea, Casino Malta for the biggest choice of slots and tables, Portomaso for serious poker and free parking, and the Oracle for low stakes and a relaxed seaside evening.

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Frequently asked questions

How many casinos are there in Malta?

Malta has four licensed land-based casinos: Dragonara Casino, Casino Malta and Portomaso Casino in St Julian's, and the Oracle Casino in Qawra. Casinò di Venezia in Birgu closed in 2013.

What is the minimum age to enter a casino in Malta?

Visitors from abroad must be 18. Maltese citizens must be at least 25. On your first visit you need a valid ID card or passport; the Oracle also accepts a driving licence.

Are the casinos in Malta open 24 hours?

Yes. All four casinos are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Restaurants, some table games and poker tournaments can keep shorter hours.

Do you have to pay to enter a casino in Malta?

No. Entry and registration are free at all four casinos.

What is the dress code in Malta's casinos?

Dragonara Casino and Casino Malta ask for smart casual, and Casino Malta does not allow sportswear. Portomaso and the Oracle are casual, but swimwear is not allowed.

Which casino in Malta has the most slot machines?

Casino Malta in St Julian's has the most, with more than 300 slot machines and 29 live gaming tables. Dragonara follows with up to 300 slots.

Where is the best poker in Malta?

Portomaso Casino has four poker areas and has hosted international poker festivals since 2008. Casino Malta hosts the WSOP Circuit Malta and the Battle of Malta.

Which casino in Malta is best for low stakes?

The Oracle Casino in Qawra has slots from 1 cent and roulette from €1. Portomaso also starts roulette at €1, and Dragonara starts roulette at €2.

The best casinos in Malta, ranked and reviewed

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