Sofia gives a great variety of gambling opportunities. The best way to test your luck is to visit a casino. The well-trained and highly-experienced staff in Sofia casinos will satisfy any needs of the professional gamers as well as the rookies who make their first steps in the world of gambling. You can enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the place by playing blackjack, roulette or just try your luck at the slot machines. Of course the most popular poker games are also available. One can enter a tournament or simply play on a cash table.

     Casino Princess (Sofia Princess Hotel & Casino)
     131, Kniaginia Maria Luisa Blvd.

 

     This is a relatively large and popular casino, said to be the largest in Sofia. It is situated next to and is part of Sofia Princess Hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a photo membership card is made out instantly and handed to you. There are about 220 slots/video machines , three 8-terminal touch-bet roulette and 16 gaming tables five of which are single-zero American roulette (minimum bet from 1 lev). You tip the dealer (optional) if you win at roulette, and when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. The card games minimum bet starts from 5 Bulgarian Leva. There are five tables for poker, among them a VIP one. There is a separate room called "Euro Hall", which is also called Salon Prive, with 3 tables (roulette - minimum 5 €, blackjack and caribbean stud poker - minimum 25 €) where the gaming currency is in Euro. There is an in-house snack bar/TV lounge, and a hotel restaurant with good food at a very reasonable price and with an excellent service. Free live shows, you watch while you eat and while you play.

     Casino Rila (Rila Hotel)
     6, Kaloyan Str.

 

     This is a medium size and popular casino. It is situated next to the Rila Hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a membership card is made out and handed to you on your way out. There are about 60 slots/video machines with several progressive games and one 8-terminal touch-bet roulette. In the main gaming hall there are 10 gaming tables three of which are single-zero American roulette. At roulette when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. There are 7 card-game tables with minimum bet from 5 leva playing the popular games blackjack, caribbean and 3-card poker. For the fans of Texas Holdem and Omaha special tournaments are organized. Registration in advance is needed. There is a separate private gaming area with two additional American roulette tables. There is an in-house complimentary snack bar and a restaurant.

     Casino Capitol (Radisson Blu Grand Hotel)
     4, Narodno Sabranie Sq.

 

     This is a pleasant and popular casino. It is situated next to Radisson Hotel but is not operated by the hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a membership card is made out instantly and handed to you. There are about 80 slots/video machines with progressive games (minimum bet from 1c), one 6-terminal touch-bet roulette and 13 gaming tables four of which are single-zero American roulette (minimum bet from 1 lev). At roulette when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. The card games minimum bet starts from 5 leva. You can buy-in chips with Euro currency at the tables. There are two small card rooms for poker games and tournaments. Maybe the best choice in Sofia for the lovers of the great game. There is an in-house buffet restaurant and a bar. The food and drinks are free. However, you cannot consume alcoholic drinks while eating at the buffet restaurant. Alcoholic drinks are only allowed in the gaming area. There is a pub (Flannagans Irish Pub) in the same building sharing the same main entrance to the casino where you can dine and consume alcoholic drinks. The food is very good, the service is excellent and the prices are reasonable. The casino management and personnel are friendly and helpful.

     Rodina Princess Casino (Rodina Hotel)

     8, Totleben Blvd.

 

     This is a small but nice casino. It is situated next to and is part of Rodina Hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a membership card is made out instantly and handed to you. There are about 50 slots/video machines with only one progressive game, one 8-terminal touch-bet roulette - the latest Alfa Street model with dual control, and 8 gaming tables three of which are single-zero American roulette. At roulette you tip the dealer (optional) if you win and when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. There are 5 card-game tables with minimum bet from 5 Bulgarian Leva playing blackjack and caribbean stud poker. There is an in-house complimentary snack bar and TV area and other facilities, including 2 restaurants, accessible at the hotel. The casino personnel are friendly and helpful.

     Viva Casino (Sheraton Hotel Sofia Balkan)
     5, Sveta Nedelya Sq.

 

     This is a small but very nice casino. Lovely atmosphere, well lit and clean. It is situated next to and is part of Sheraton Hotel. You need to become a member (it is free) to enter the casino. You hand in your passport or a form of ID, and a membership card is made out instantly and handed to you. There are about 60 slots/video machines (minimum bet from 1c), one 8-terminal touch-bet roulette and 9 gaming tables three of which are single-zero American roulette (minimum bet from 1 lev). You tip the dealer (optional) if you win at roulette, and when zero comes up you lose your 'even money' bets - the La Partage or the En Prison rule is not applied. The card games minimum bet starts from 5 Bulgarian Leva. There is an in-house mini-restaurant serving free food (a set menu of the day and a regular selection of sandwiches) and a mini-bar serving free drinks. The casino management and personnel are friendly and helpful.

 

     City Casino
     31, Cherni vrah Blvd. (Hemus Hotel Building)

           

     It is the perfect place for a rookie players, because this casino offers the lowest possible stakes in a live game in the whole city.

 

     Eldorado Casino Club
     18, Lavele Str.   102, Maria Luiza Blvd.  73, Pop Gruyu Str.  31, Vitosha Blvd.  99, Kuzman Shapkarev Str.  121, Vitosha Blvd.   1, Verila Blvd.  73, Tsaribrodska Str.  Tsarigradsko shose, subway: Student’s dormitories,  Tsarsko Selo Hotel

 

     One of the most popular gaming club chain in the country. It offers a great variety of high quality slot machines and electronic games, including roulette, poker, blackjack. In order your stay to be more pleasant the clubs are equipped with small bar-areas, Wi-Fi zones and places for a backgammon. Some private celebrations can also be organized in the clubs. In 2008 in the Eldorado Casino Club on 18, Lavele Str. the first Techno Poker Club was opened. You can try your skills against real players in Texas Holdem or Omaha on 10-seat cash tables. Everyday  there are tournaments which start at 8 pm.

 

     Casino Palms
      43, Alexander Malinov Blvd.  

     40, Madrid Blvd.  

     14, Todor Alexandrov Blvd.  

     5, Alexander Pushkin Str.  

     10, Byala Str.  

     15A, Akad. Metodi Popov Str.

 

     Very famous chain for gambling in the country. One of the best places for the lovers of the slot machines. A cosy atmosphere, polite staff and free drinks for the players.

 

      Efbet Casino Lulin
      44, Pancho Vladigerov Str., Lulin d.a.

 

     It is a small but very comfortable place to spend several hours. There are a great variety of slot machines. For the lovers of table games it can offer a Blackjack table with minimum bet of 2 leva and maximum of  1000 leva. There are 2 American roulettes. One is electronic with a minimum bet of  0,20 leva and maximum of  200 leva. The other gives the opportunity to choose by yourself either to use a dealer or use it as an electronic one. Free drinks are served to the players.

 

     Efbet Casino Hadji Dimitar
      10, Makgahan Str., Hadji Dimitar d.a.

 

     It is a small but very comfortable place to spend several hours. There are a great variety of slot machines with a maximum bet of 300 leva. You can try the electronic roulette with a minimum bet of 0,20 leva and a maximum of 200 leva.