Casino de Monte-Carlo and Casino Café de Paris Named Best Overall Casino at European Casino Awards 2026

Monaco’s gaming heritage receives major international recognition as the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Casino Café de Paris are jointly named Best Overall Casino at the European Casino Awards 2026. The award is presented by the European Casino Association during a ceremony held in Barcelona.

The distinction recognises excellence across the entire customer experience, including gaming diversity, service quality, innovation and security. For Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), which operates both establishments, this marks a milestone moment: it is the first time the group receives the top European casino honour for two venues simultaneously.

SBM management underlines that the award reflects the collective work of teams across its gaming division. Beyond architecture and heritage, the recognition highlights the professionalism, expertise and consistency delivered by staff to an international clientele.

A cornerstone of this excellence is the SBM Gaming School, which trains future croupiers and casino professionals through a highly selective programme combining technical mastery, multilingual skills, customer service and stress management. Graduates go on to work across premium gaming tables, ensuring service standards remain among the highest in Europe.

Innovation also plays a key role in this success. New themed events, enhanced loyalty programmes and bespoke experiences continue to attract a growing global audience. Recent additions, including the Monte-Carlo Cigar Club, further enrich the offer beyond gaming alone.

Looking ahead, SBM plans to modernise the Casino Café de Paris by 2027, blending historic identity with contemporary expectations. This latest distinction confirms Monaco’s position as a leading European gaming destination where tradition, luxury and innovation coexist.