Casino de Monte-Carlo
What the official sources say about gambling in Monte-Carlo: the rules, the minimum age and the casinos. Every fact links to its source.
Law and minimum age
Per the Monaco tourist board page, entry requires being over 18 and dressed appropriately.1 The operator's gaming-room rules bar persons under eighteen from the gaming houses.2
History
The Casino de Monte-Carlo was built in 1863; the Hôtel de Paris followed a year later.1 Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer was founded in 1863, the year the Monte-Carlo Casino opened.3 Salle Garnier (the opera hall attached to the casino) was inaugurated in 1879 by Sarah Bernhardt.3
Before you go
The casino building was designed by Charles Garnier, architect of the Paris Opera House.1 The Salle Europe offers roulette, blackjack and punto banco.1 An Italian-style theatre, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, is hidden behind the casino.4 Visitors must pass an identification check and dress properly.2 Proper dress is required at all times.2
This guide is about visiting land-based venues. Rules change: check the regulator before you travel.