Empire Casino is a physical land-based casino at 5–6 Leicester Square in central London, operated by Metropolitan Casinos. The venue is open 24 hours a day and combines live table games, a dedicated poker room, slot machines and electronic gaming across a large multi-level casino floor. The casino also has 7th Cat Chinese Kitchen, Kings Sports Bar, Dovetail Bar, cocktail service, Metropolitan Rewards, nearby partner parking and accessible facilities. Entry is free, although visitors must bring valid ID. Empire Casino reviews often mention the Leicester Square location, gaming selection, poker room, bars and staff.
Empire Casino’s gaming offer covers live dealer tables, player-versus-player poker, a poker-based casino game against the dealer, slot machines and electronic roulette. American Roulette, Blackjack and Punto Banco form the core live-table selection, while the Empire Poker Room runs cash games and tournaments. The Dragon Lounge provides a separate higher-stakes area for eligible Metropolitan Rewards cardholders.
Empire Casino runs live dealer tables 24 hours a day. American Roulette and Punto Banco have officially published starting stakes, while the active minimum for Blackjack is displayed at the table.
| Game | Minimum bet | Opening times / Details |
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| American Roulette | From £2 | Available 24 hours; also offered in the Dragon Lounge |
| Blackjack | Shown at the table | Available 24 hours; also offered in the Dragon Lounge |
| Punto Banco | From £5 | Available 24 hours; also offered in the Dragon Lounge |
The Empire Casino minimum bet depends on the game and active table. American Roulette starts from £2 and Punto Banco from £5, while other current minimum stakes are shown before play begins.
Empire Casino has a dedicated poker room with round-the-clock cash games, daily tournament activity and scheduled poker events. Three Card Poker is also available separately as a casino game played against the dealer.
| Offer | Format | Opening times / Details |
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| Empire Poker Room | Dedicated live poker room | Open 24 hours, with a dedicated bar, HD sports screens, card shufflers and phone chargers |
| Cash games | Live player-versus-player poker | Available around the clock depending on active tables |
| Poker tournaments | Scheduled live tournament format | Tournament buy-ins start from £74, with larger buy-ins also offered |
| Three Card Poker | Poker-based casino game against the dealer | Played on the casino floor and in the Dragon Lounge |
Empire Casino has a dedicated slots lounge plus additional machines on the upper level. The machine selection is available 24 hours a day and includes wide-screen and VIP machines, curved 44-inch HD screens for Book of Ra Expanded and a pager system for ordering food, drinks or assistance at the machine.
Confirmed titles include Pharaoh’s Fortune, Book of Ra Deluxe, Book of Ra Expanded, Cleopatra, Dolphin’s Pearl Deluxe and Lucky Lady. Electronic roulette and a dedicated Aristocrat gaming space broaden the electronic offer.
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Slot machines |
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Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
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Electronic roulette |
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Available during the casino’s 24-hour opening period |
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Aristocrat space |
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Available during the casino’s 24-hour opening period |
For online play, Empire Casino online refers to the operator’s separate digital gaming offer rather than the physical casino visit.
Empire Casino has several food-and-drink formats, including a Chinese restaurant, sports bar, rooftop-style bar, casino bars and food service for players.
| Offer | Opening times | Details |
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| 7th Cat Chinese Kitchen | Daily: 12:00–04:00 | Chinese and Asian dishes including dim sum, Cantonese roast duck, pork belly and noodles. |
| Kings Sports Bar | Open 24 hours | Live sport on large screens, with food and drinks available. |
| Dovetail Bar | During current bar service hours | Bar with views over Leicester Square. |
| Casino bars and Players Menu | During current service hours | Cocktails, beer, wine, other drinks and food that can be ordered while playing. |
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Empire Casino refers here to the physical land-based casino at 5–6 Leicester Square in London. Metropolitan Casinos also provides access to a separate online gaming offer.
Empire Casino online play is separate from a visit to the land-based venue. Online games, registration requirements and conditions are provided through the operator’s digital platform.
There is no entrance fee at Empire Casino, and membership is not required. Visitors must bring valid ID to enter.
The minimum age for Empire Casino is 18 years.
Bring valid photographic ID to Empire Casino. ID may also be requested when buying in, cashing out or joining Metropolitan Rewards.
The Empire Casino dress code is smart casual. Jackets are not required, and neat, presentable jeans and trainers are accepted.
Empire Casino has 7th Cat Chinese Kitchen, Kings Sports Bar, Dovetail Bar, casino bars, cocktails and a Players Menu for food while gaming.
Empire Casino offers American Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco, Three Card Poker, live poker cash games, poker tournaments, slot machines and electronic roulette.
