Casinos.com Announces International Casino Awards Winners
Voted entirely by players, the awards recognized standout casino venues worldwide and other areas of resorts, including the Best Casino Restaurant (Le Tren Bleu, Monte Carlo Casino), Best Casino Entertainer (Jamie Foxx), and even the industry's most luxurious restrooms in the form of the Royal Flush Awards (The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas).
Results can be found here: casinos.com/international-casinos-day.
Bellagio Dominates the 2025 International Casino Awards
The Hippodrome Casino has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Casino in London. Meanwhile, the Grosvenor franchise demonstrated its nationwide appeal, with several of its venues earning top honours, including in Blackpool, Southend, Birmingham Hill Street, Swansea, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Brighton.
Taking center stage, Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas swept multiple top honors, including the coveted Best Casino in the World title.
'The Bellagio is iconic for a reason, and its recognition in four categories speaks volumes,' said Lee Gwilliam, SVP at Casinos.com. 'These awards were decided by players, people who have actually been inside these places, so every win is a true mark of excellence.'
In addition to being named the Best Casino in the World, the Bellagio also won awards for Best Casino in Las Vegas, Casino with the Best Staff, and Best Poker Room.
The awards coincided with the inaugural International Casinos Day, officially proclaimed by Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley. Celebrated each year on May 15, this special date marks Las Vegas's 120th anniversary and serves as a global tribute to casino culture. It honors the vibrant entertainment experiences delivered by both land-based and online casinos, acknowledging their role in entertaining millions of people around the world.
'International Casinos Day gave the world a chance to recognize that casinos are about more than just gaming, they're entertainment hubs, cultural icons, and community landmarks,' Gwilliam added.
'It was refreshing to see casinos getting the credit they deserve. This celebration is just the beginning.'
Notable Award Winners in the UK
Best Casino In London - Hippodrome Casino
Best Casino In Blackpool - Grosvenor Casino Blackpool
Best Casino In Southend-on-Sea - Grosvenor Southend
Best Casino In Nottingham - Alea Casino
Best Casino In Birmingham - Grosvenor Casino Hill Street
Best Casino In Swansea - Grosvenor Casino Swansea
Best Casino In Cardiff - Les Croupiers Casino
Best Casino In Edinburgh - Genting Casino Edinburgh
Best Casino In Newcastle - Grosvenor Casino Newcastle
Best Casino In Glasgow - Genting Casino Glasgow
Best Casino In Liverpool - Grosvenor Casino Liverpool Leo
Best Casino In Brighton - Grosvenor Casino Brighton
Notable Winners in Europe
Best Casino In Ireland - Sporting Emporium
Best Casino In New Zealand - Christchurch Casino
Best Casino In Macau - Galaxy Macau
Best Casino In Italy - Casinò di Campione
Best Casino In Monaco - Casino de Monte-Carlo
Other Notable Award Winners
Best Riverboat Casino – Mississippi Belle II
Best Casino Cruise – Carnival Mardi Gras
Best Casino Restaurant – Le Tren Bleu
Best Family-Friendly Casino Resort – Circus Circus
Best Casino Rewards Program – MGM Rewards
Best Casino Staff – Bellagio Resort & Casino
Best New Casino Slot – Electric Joker
Best Poker Room – Bellagio Resort & Casino
Best Casino Influencer – Travel Ruby
Best Casino Entertainer – Jamie Foxx
Best Casino Show – The Mentalist
Casino With The Best Food Options – The Venetian
Best Smoke-Free Casino – Hard Rock Hotel Ottawa
Best Celebrity-Spotting Casino – Hard Rock Casino Tampa
The Most Luxurious Casino – MGM Grand
Best Casino Carpet – Caesars Palace
Best Land-Based Casino Slot – Wheel Of Fortune
The Most Romantic Casino – Casino Niagara
Best Casino For Hitting Jackpots – Hard Rock Casino Tampa
The Royal Flush Awards, Best Casino Toilets – The Cosmopolitan
About Casinos.com and Gambling.com Group
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Gambling.com Group provides trusted resources for bettors and players through editorial content, rankings, product comparisons, and expert insights, with a mission to support safe and informed entertainment.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including projections or expectations related to the International Casino Awards and Casinos.com. Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. For more information, visit Gambling.com/corporate.
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