There are nine (9) terrestrial casinos in Greece, most of which are located in different cities, to cover a large part of the country. The cities that host them are Athens, Thessaloniki, Loutraki, Corfu, Alexandroupolis, Rio, Rhodes, Syros and Halkidiki.
Games in terrestrial casinos The operation of all Greek casinos controlled by the Greek State and the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP). Casinos operation is excluded from general working hours rules and is permitted for all days of the year, to a schedule that is defined by casinos. Legal Casino Games are: 1. Black Jack ("21") 2. American and/or French Roulette 3. Banco - Punto 4. Baccarat - Chemin de fer 5. American Craps 6. Greek Craps 7. Variations of Poker: Casino Stud Poker, 5 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud, Omaha, Texas Hold’em. 8. Electronic slot machines 9. Electronic Roulette 10. Any other game that has received a valid license.
The 9 Greek Casinos were employing, in January of 2014, a total of four thousand and thirty-two (4,032) people. Greek Casinos have been licensed to install up to 532 gaming tables and a maximum of 5863 slot machines. They have installed and are currently operating 409 gaming tables and 3566 slot machines and electronic rouletes in total.
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