At a glance[1][2][3]
- Status
- OpenOpen 24h
- Type
- Casino
- Licence
- Commercial casino
- Area
- Leicester Square / Piccadilly
- Operator
- Metropolitan Gaming
- Regulator
- Gambling Commission
Practise in the app
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Coming soonEntry and money rules for Empire Casino
| Item | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
What is the minimum age? | 18 or older | Confirmed[8] |
Is there a dress code? | Smart casual | Confirmed[8] |
Open 24 hours? | Open 24 hours | Confirmed |
Are winnings taxed? | Winnings are not taxed. | Confirmed[6] |
Do I have to declare cash I bring in? | The cash-declaration threshold when crossing the border is £10,000. | Confirmed[7] |
Is there an entry fee? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I use cash or a credit card? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I exchange money? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
What are the minimum bets? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can foreign visitors enter? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Status: Confirmed = checked with a source; No rule in law = checked and no rule exists; Varies = set by each venue; Not confirmed = not yet checked.
Beyond the tables[2]
Only confirmed items are displayed.
Slot machinesYes
Table games[2]
Games listed on the official website.
Articles on this casino’s tables
Shown from the table types in this casino’s data.
How to read a blackjack basic strategy chart, and what S17, H17, doubling rules and surrender changeBasic strategy chart symbols, close cells, what S17/H17, doubling and surrender change, and house edge by rule.
Checked: 2026-10-01 About 7 min- Blackjack 6 to 5 vs 3 to 2 payout, house edge and even money
Blackjack 6 to 5 vs 3 to 2 - the payout on a bet of 10, the house edge, the strategy chart, and even money.
Checked: 2026-10-01 About 5 min 
How to play baccarat for beginners, the third-card rule and the betsBaccarat rules for your first time. How cards are counted, the Player, Banker and Tie bets, the third-card chart, payouts and house edge, and table etiquette.
Checked: 2026-10-02 About 5 min
Poker room[4]
| Cash games | Yes |
|---|---|
| Games | NLHE |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Tournaments | Daily |
| Checked | 2026-09-30 |
Not confirmedStakes, Tables, Bad beat jackpot, Comps for poker play, Waitlist
Sources
The check date is the day we read the source.
- 1OfficialSENSE: Casinos participating in the SENSE scheme (September 2026)Checked：2026-09-29
- 2OperatorEmpire Casino (Metropolitan Casinos)Checked：2026-09-29
- 3OperatorEmpire Casino: Contact us (address, 24 hours, 18+)Checked：2026-09-29
- 4OperatorEmpire Casino: Poker roomChecked：2026-09-29
- 5Location (map)Wikidata Q3724821 (Empire Leicester Square, same building)Checked：2026-09-29
- 6RegulatorHMRC Business Income Manual BIM22015 betting and gambling (individuals not taxed on profits)Checked：2026-09-29
- 7OfficialGOV.UK: Take cash in and out of the UK (declare GBP 10,000 or more)Checked：2026-09-29
- 8RegulatorGambling Commission: Guidance to licensing authorities, Part 17 Casino premises licence conditionsChecked：2026-09-29
Map tiles: OpenFreeMap、© OpenMapTiles、Data from OpenStreetMap（ODbL）。Rendered with MapLibre（BSD）
Photo credits
- Background (London): AI-generated
- Photo of Empire Casino: Photo by Aethonatic, CC0, Wikimedia Commons