Genting Casino Review – Westfield Stratford City
Genting Casino Stratford (formerly Aspers Casino Stratford City) is one of the top gaming destinations in London — and one of the largest land-based casinos in the UK, covering around 65,000 sq ft.
Located inside the modern Westfield shopping centre, it’s surrounded by plenty of dining, accommodation, and retail options.
The casino features a restaurant, two bars, and a vast gaming floor offering slots, table games, electronic gaming, sports betting, and live sports screenings. There is also a dedicated poker room hosting both cash games and tournaments. The casino is open 24/7.
Gaming at Genting Casino Stratford
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Genting Stratford offers an extensive range of table and electronic games, including poker, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and a huge collection of slot machines. With over 150 slots, it’s one of the largest slot collections in Greater London. New to the casino? They also offer tutorials for beginners.
Poker remains a major focus here, with Texas Hold’em and Omaha cash games, regular tournaments, and progressive jackpots for specific poker hands.
Overview of Gaming Options:
Table Games
- Roulette – 14 tables
- Blackjack – 9 tables
- Three Card Poker – 2 tables
- Punto Banco (Baccarat) – 1 table
(Table limits: £5 up to high stakes depending on game/time)
Poker Room
- Space for up to 150 players
- Texas Hold’em & Omaha cash games
- Regular tournaments (check the schedule in advance)
☎️ I always call ahead or check their schedule for tournament info, buy-ins and I recommend doing that.
Slot Machines
- 150+ machines (Mega Kong, Book of Ra, and more)
- Stakes from £0.01 to £5 per spin
- Progressive jackpots — among the biggest in the UK
Electronic Gaming
- 90+ electronic roulette terminals
- Linked to live dealers or automated wheels
- Touchscreen with adjustable settings
Sports Betting
- Sportsbook with self-service betting terminals
- Football, tennis, F1, and more
- Live sports shown on big screens in the bar
Genting Stratford – DRESS CODE
Genting Stratford casino wants to keep a certain level of sophistication in their casinos but they don’t expect you to come dressed formally. Smart casual is the dress code. If you’re unsure if you’re allowed to wear something, they have provided a list of all the things they don’t accept:
- Soiled or ripped clothing
- Workwear
- Offensive wording/images
- Vests or sleeveless shirts
- Swimwear or cut-off jeans
- Tracksuits
- Steel toe-capped footwear
- Clothing with adult slogans
Food & Beverages
Two bars and a restaurant are available, plus a rooftop terrace.
The Sky Bar serves a variety of drinks from their modern bar with illuminated backlighting and floor-to-ceiling drinks display. Their speciality is cocktails but this doesn’t mean you won’t find a large drinks menu. The bar is open from 12 pm until 3 am during the week and until 4 am on weekends. Don’t forget to take advantage of their 2-4-1 cocktail specials on Thursdays after 5 pm.
Tanzibar Sports bar is a 24 hour sports bar equipped with HD TV bringing you live sporting action including football, rugby, F1, cricket, golf, tennis, and more. All of the major events are shown here and they even offer a bar menu with a lot of snacks and light meals to keep you satisfied. I really love the new laid-back vibe at Tanzibar, with its comfy sofas and cozy design, and I have spent many hours here 😉
Special Events
Poker tournaments are still the main special events when it comes to gaming at Genting Stratford casino. Futhermore you can expect regular series and cash races.
Bars also run drink promotions, and special weekend brunch events may be offered.
Membership
Genting Casino Stratford is part of the Genting Rewards program.
Earn points when playing slots, electronic games, and table games — redeemable for rewards and benefits at any Genting casino.
Accommodation & Transport
Genting Casino Stratford is located on level 3 of the Westfield Stratford City, easily accessible from The Street Car Park B, and the World Food Court. The nearest train station is Stratford Station a few minutes drive from the casino, while you will find a bus stop directly outside Westfield Stratford City. If you’re travelling by car you will find more than enough parking available at Westfield car park but they do come at a charge.
If you’re planning to stay nearby, Westfield Stratford City and the surrounding.
Stratford area offer a range of hotels:
- Holiday Inn Express London – Stratford – Only 5–8 minutes’ walk from Westfield, this hotel offers free breakfast, a restaurant, and a bar.
- MOXY London Stratford – A stylish 3.5-star hotel about 5 minutes’ drive from Westfield and close to Stratford Station, with a lively bar/lounge.
- The Westbridge Hotel – Located just 0.4 miles away, featuring a restaurant, bar/lounge, and fitness facilities.
- Premier Inn and Staybridge Suites – Situated within or next to the shopping complex for maximum convenience.
Local Attractions
Stratford is part of Greater London which is the busiest area of the UK, seeing the most tourists and passers-by than any other area. If you’re looking for things to do, then you’ve come to the right area. There are a lot of residential, industrial, and shopping areas nearby but amongst these you’ll find plenty of cultural and historical attractions – as well as a few parks and even the famous Thames River.
- Right next to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (London 2012 venue).
- Westfield Stratford City offers shopping, dining, cinema, and leisure activities.
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Travelling a little further to the City of London you’ll be able to visit some of the most famous destinations in the UK, including the Tower of London – where the Crown Jewels are kept – Big Ben, the London Eye, and Buckingham Palace.
Nearby Casinos
This part of Greater London is actually quite limited when it comes to casino options. Genting Casino Westfield Stratford City is actually the only casino in a 10 km radius. Luckily this casino pulls out all the stops and does not require you to look elsewhere. However, if you are looking to travel somewhere else, your best bet would be the casinos located in the City of London itself. This area is filled with over 15 casinos including some upmarket options that are only available to members.
- Grosvenor Casino Russel Square London
- The Hippodrome Casino London
- The Victoria Grosvenor Casino London
- Crockfords – Genting Casino London
Genting Online Casino
The gaming action doesn’t stop at Genting Casino Stratford City, now you can also enjoy their online casino available on a separate site. If you go to gentingcasino.com you’ll find their fully-equipped live casino which is available to all gamers. Their online casino is easy to use and starts with their ‘Play Now Button’ which will take you directly to the registration page. They also offer a 100% match welcome bonus of up to £100 . I do find some other online casinos are better, but it’s definitely a decent place to play.
Compare Genting to other top online casinos:
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Their gaming categories can be found at the bottom of page with ‘All Games’, ‘Table & Card’, ‘Live Casino’, ‘Slots’, ‘Roulette’, and ‘Novomatic Progressive Jackpot’ tabs available. These games are filled with the latest online games in each category and their live casino games allow you to play with real people to make the gaming experience more personal.
The top games on their ‘All Games’ list are:
- The 100,000 Pyramid
- 108 Heroes
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- 3 Wheel Roulette
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Live Casino Agmes
In this section, you’ll find the games that feature real dealers and include popular options like monopoly, roulette, poker, and blackjack. These games are more realistic than normal online casino games and they have over 35 games to choose from.
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Basic Information
Casino Name: Genting Casino – Stratford
Location: Stratford, UK
Address: Westfield Stratford City, 312 The Loft, Montfichet Road Olympic Park,London E20 1ET.
Phone: +44 (0)208 536 5630
Opening Hours: 24 / 7
Table Games: Yes
Slots: Yes
Dress Code: Smart casual dress code
Licensee: Genting Casino Stratford Limited is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (See licensee)
