Monte Carlo has been considered one of the most dignified gambling destinations. Designed on the desires of the nineteenth century European tastes, the location is devoted to luxury, culture and dignified gaming. The casino rules are very European in standard, often in sharp contrast to those exemplified by gambling resorts in locations such as Las Vegas or Atlantic City.

Local Customs

Visitors will not rub elbows with the locals here, at least at the games. What might seem odd to visitors is the fact that locals, called Monegasques, are not allowed to gamble, or even enter the casinos.

Casinos in Monte Carlo expect a fairly formal mode of dress. The formality has been relaxed in the last few years, but visitors ought to educate themselves on the propriety of dress code in the casinos. Monte Carlo retains its allegiance to elite European tastes and behaviors, and visitors are expected to act according to local customs.

Language within the casinos is both French and English. However, for the more European games such as Chermin de Fer, Punto Banco, Trenta e Quarante and Banque a deux Tableaux, players would be at an advantage to familiarize themselves with the French terms associated with the games as well as their rules.

The casinos typically honor all currencies with accepted exchange rates. And children under the age of eighteen will not be allowed to enter. Because the casinos are off-limits to Monaco’s citizens, casino visitors must carry their passports with them in order to be admitted to any of the casinos.

Hours of Operation

Hours of operation in Monte Carlo are distinctly different from American commercial gambling venues. Most of the casinos open at midday. But visitors ought to check hours ahead of time as hours differ between American gaming rooms and European gaming rooms and from casino to casino. Private gaming rooms do not open until late afternoon and, typically, require formal dress.

At the Casino de Monte Carlo the American slots room opens at 10 a.m., whereas the European rooms do not open until noon. Private salons at the Casino de Monte Carlo open even later in the afternoon and evening and are often reserved for the wealthiest gamblers.