Top 5 UK Casinos

Top 5 UK Casinos

I think this is a good time for us here in the continental United States to stop and consider our brethren across the pond. While it is critical to remain mindful of our deeply rooted alliances with all of Old Europe, in particular we should always remember the unique relationship that Americans share with the British.

After all, we were once the subjects of their merciless colonial ambitions, only to break free in one of the greatest acts of revolutionary hooliganism ever perpetrated by liquored-up Bostonians. It would be reasonable to assume that quite a bit of hostility would linger, based upon this fractious history, but it is a great pleasure to report that is not the case. The last time I visited Great Britain, I was struck as always by the hospitality, humor and heart of the people. So, please join me in raising a glass of bitters and screaming "Hail Britannia!" loud enough to irritate the neighbors.

Even if you have visited the United Kingdom on a number of occasions, you may not fully appreciate what a great gambling destination it can be. I must admit that it was not until my third voyage that I tapped into all the rich and vibrant gaming opportunities to be found on that expensive Island. It is probably fair to say Great Britain will never be listed among the the very top international gaming locales, but that should not dissuade you from sampling a wide range of very solid casinos to be found on British soil.

If you have never taken this opportunity before, you're probably wondering where you should start. Thus, this article will list five gambling houses that absolutely should be on your itinerary. You can be sure to be treated to a top-notch gaming experience, which may even make you appreciate the homegrown pleasures found in Vegas, Atlantic City and other stateside destinations more fervently. You will notice that, for the purposes of simplicity I have limited my selections to England (the rest of the UK will be covered in a future article).

1. Rubicon Casino is in Wolverhampton. The 5,200 square foot casino features 25 slots and 11 table games. A restaurant adjoins, serving classic British fare (which can mean a lot of things, depending on who you ask). Order the cod with heavy tartar sauce if you're in a masochistic mood

2. Stanley Bournemouth Casino is in Bournemouth. My favorite seaport in all of the UK The casino features eight slots and eight table games.

3. Grosvenor Casino is in Brighton. The casino features twelve slots and eleven table games. The property has one restaurant.

4. Golden Nugget Casino is in Swingin' London. This city knows how to party, and the Nugget really rocks on the weekends, baby. The casino features six slots and twenty-four table games. Shaggadelic for sure.

5. Hard Rock Casino is in Manchester. The casino features twenty slots and ten table games. Cute cocktail waitresses, too.