Spielbank

Frommer's Review

Open year-round, this is the oldest casino in Germany, popular for more than 200 years. Dostoyevsky is said to have written The Gambler after he lost his shirt, and almost his mind, at the tables here. The casino rooms were designed in the style of an elegant French château. Jackets and ties for men are mandatory, as is eveningwear for women. To enter during gambling hours, you must possess a valid passport or identification card and be at least 21 years old.

The historic gaming rooms may be viewed daily 9:30am to noon on a tour costing 5€ ($8) for adults, 3€ ($4.80) for children 15 and under. For those who want to gamble later, a full day's ticket is available for 3€ ($4.80). The minimum stake is 5€ ($8), but visitors are not obligated to play. Hours are daily 2pm to 2am (Fri-Sat until 3am).

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