Wed, 08/03/2011 – 01:48 – PokerPages Staff

Forget Las Vegas: when it comes to the top casinos, Europe is a great destination. The varied range of countries within this continent reflects the great variety of casinos on offer. So, which should you head to first?

#5 Casino Barcelona, Barcelona
Seeing as Barcelona is one of the top poker destinations it should come as no real surprise that it’s also home to one of Europe’s best casinos. Located in the beautiful Port Olimpic, Casino Barcelona consists of 12 poker tables, which are available to play every day, and is host to a range of special events, like the Barcelona Poker Open.

#4 Casino Castell De Peralada, Spain
Also located in Spain, this casino is located within the 15th century castle Peralada. In addition to poker, you can play a multitude of table games and slot machines. Although you might not be able to place bets as high as royalty, you can definitely get to feel like a king for the day.

#3 The Clermont Club, UK
The late Princess Margaret and Roger Moore were two of the first guests at this London casino in 1972. It still remains one of the most civilized and exclusive clubs in the capital and consists of six tables for English roulette, blackjack and Baccarat.

#2 Casino Baden-Baden, Germany
Marlene Dietrich described this 19th century casino as the most beautiful on earth. Casino Baden-Baden stretches out over 32,289 square feet and offers 113 slot machines and 24 game tables.

#1 Casino Castell De Peralada, Italy
Based north of the country in Saint-Vincent, Casino Castell De Peralada has a history dating back to before WW2. Originally started up to rebuild the region, it offers a good range of poker games for its patrons.