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Casinos in Lebanon face many problems at the moment. Casino du Liban has a concession for 30 years, and we are the only ones allowed to operate gambling houses in the country. With only have eight years left in our concession, so it is difficult to find new investors. Find the best tournament in town with our real-time list of all upcoming poker tournaments in the Phoenix & Arizona area, including Greater Arizona, Phoenix, and Tucson. To customize your search, you can filter this list by game type, buy-in, day, starting time and location.

During the fifties and sixties Lebanon witnessed a period of prosperity and economic boom due to great tourism income. During that period, Lebanon became the perfect destination for vacationers from all around the world. In fact, some of the tourism activities banned in neighboring countries were allowed in Lebanon such as gambling, which was practiced in accordance with special permits.

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Location

A decree was issued on July 29, 1957 licensing gaming exclusively to Casino du Liban. This casino is located in Maameltein, Jounieh in Lebanon and is 22 km north of Beirut. With an area of about 35,000 square meters, the casino has over 500 slot machines and around 60 gaming tables. It has a showroom, night club, theater, banquet facility and five restaurants.

Accordingly the Maameltein area was chosen, more specifically a rocky hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea that was inaccessible by car. Therefore Casino du Liban was obliged to purchase adjacent lands to open a special road leading to the hill from the seaside. It was also essential to make of this rocky hill a green area; the company had thus recourse to a French specialist to plant saplings and seedlings between the rocks, which were perforated at one and a half meter depth for water drainage. The land was beautifully turned into a conifer forest commensurate with the nature of the region. And the Casino was conceived…

The beginnings

The Lebanese law (inspired from French constitution) defined its location: away from the urban areas of Beirut, Tripoli and Saida (minimum distance: 15 kilometers), a beautiful edifice nestled in the Lebanese coast reflecting the elegant art magnitudes amid 100% natural, untouched beauty. The small hill soon turned into a colossal building intriguing passers who randomly guessed the project identity. No one knew that this hill was about to attract millions of visitors and tourists. The casino was first opened in December 17, 1959.

Planners endeavored to make the Casino a tourist complex including reception halls, restaurants, a hall of ambassadors for big shows “Salle des Ambassadeurs” – which was considered one of the most opulent and graceful spectacle halls in the world. The biggest hall was then Teatro Lebanon with 1.350-spectator capacity, equipped with advanced technology to accommodate major productions.

Between the sixties and seventies, Casino du Liban played a remarkable development, economic and political role as local, regional and international VIPs rushed to it. The Casino gained considerable influence and imposed itself on the financial scene becoming a cornerstone in the Lebanese economy. Many prominent world personalities visited the Casino among whom the late King Hussein of Jordan, the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Prince Albert of Monaco Omar Sharif and many others.

Financially, the State-distributed Casino revenues contributed in promoting tourism; 25 % had been allocated to hotel investors specifically to improve and upgrade hotels outside the Beirut city, in addition to 25% allocated to constructions that encourage and develop the tourism industry and the summer season. The rest of revenue distribution plan included the allocation of 20% to small municipalities to assist them in their construction and development projects, and 20% were determined by the Ministry of Social Affairs to support charities, in addition to 10% to cover the State control expenditures.

History
Since its inception, the casino attracted nothing but the crème of the crop. It was frequented by Arabs and foreign businessmen alike, especially before 1967-as Lebanon was the gate to the Arab world-; whether for business or leisure, the casino was a pit stop to unwind, relax & tantalize the senses. Furthermore, the Lebanese Diaspora was an essential part of the Casino’s clientele, passionately dedicated to its culture of grandiose events and spectacles; and finally the Lebanese residing in Lebanon whose love and admiration for the casino made it their preferred destination for weddings, big events and other happy happenings. The golden era had just begun…

The Management of Casino du Liban managed to bring the Miss Europe election and its organization in Lebanon for six consecutive years (from 1960 to 1965); it was a world premiere to host the Miss Europe outside Europe, an event that carried a lot of local, regional & international media attention.

And from beauty pageants onwards, the Casino started with exceptional entertainment shows: in 1961 director Charlie Henchis became patron of the Casino’s biggest spectacles, all held at the “Salle des Ambassadeurs” as it was the only flexible space, able to transform with every new show. The Lebanese were marked by the huge spectacle MAIS OUI played for 1158 times during three years and three months in front of 562 788 spectators, making it the play of the century.

The visits of billionaire Aristotle Onassis to Casino Du Liban weren’t any less: his frequent 48 hour trips turned the Casino into a destination of scale, doubling its exposure & fame. Moreover, famous Berkley records launched a book to celebrate Charles Aznavour’s 25 years of performance, mentioning his international concerts held at Paris’ Olympia, New York’s Carnegie Hall, and Lebanese Casino Du Liban.

Casino du Liban had acquired by that time a sentimental value that drastically grew in the hearts and minds of the Lebanese. They warmly carried happy souvenirs, which had become signatures of a golden era making all Lebanese proud to belong to that country that caters taste, refinement & culture to the world. From 1971 till 1983, the Casino struggled to preserve its entity during times of political and economical unrests; sparing no one, the war had catastrophic consequences at all levels.

In 1989, the destruction was massive again; but 1990 brought a wind of change as the Taef accord had put an end to all violence. Gradually, the situation started lightening up: the casino was able to reopen all refurbished and all new!

The casino spent US 50 million to refurbish what was destructed and re-position it to fit the golden image it had bravely acquired: uninterrupted civil works were to put the casino back on track; the challenging project was undertaken by Lebanese contractor Al Mabani.

The bet was won: late bloomers were able to enjoy themselves again as Crystal champagne was flawing unstoppably, delicately served on silver platters by staff beautifully garnished in white gloves. Red carpet, tux & gowns, roses, caviar and martinis, were all promptly for the rendezvous of the casino’s re-inauguration by Lebanese president Elias el Hraoui, on December 4^th, 1996.

The Games

Table games

Those 4 rooms dedicated to table games are the International Room, the Mediterranean Room, Cercle d’Or Room, Salles Privees, which offer a huge variety of games such as American Roulette, Black Jack, Casino Stud Poker, Mini Punto Banco, Lightning Poker, and where a number of 56 game tables operate!

The Slot machine floor

More than 500 game devices await you in the slots dedicated area. Access is restricted to persons over the age of 21. Besides slot machine, here one can find electronic roulettes, horse racing, poker, electronic and other video games.

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Poker Tournaments

In June 2007, Casino du Liban successfully launched the ever awaited Texas Holdem tournaments, which have become a highly recognized event attracting high end players from different neighboring countries. Currently, regular tournaments (freeze out, re-buys & add-ons type) are being held on a weekly basis with entry fees ranging from $100 to $5,000. Additionally, Casino du Liban holds relatively small entry-fee satellite tournaments providing poker players with the opportunity to win seats in high buy-in levels events.

Entertainment

Salle des Ambassadeurs

With an unrivalled prestige, the Salle des Ambassadeurs is an internationally renowned venue that has shaped the reputation of Casino du Liban due to its legendary pre-war performances which immersed the audience in a marvelous world of fantasy and delight. Lavish and elegant, the incomparable venue is one to admire and remember. With a 600 plus seating capacity, a blend of traditional service and a modern-day sophistication, the Salle des Ambassadeurs is the epitome of a new art of living, featuring a series of remarkable performances that have mesmerized the public with grandeur and extravagance.

Theater

The Théâtre du Liban is a veritable temple of art & culture with its fulsome burgundy decor, a 1000 plus seating capacity set to accommodate the creme of the crop and a spacious stage equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. The Theater has hosted a wide variety of breathtaking performances including local plays, international ballets, operas, Broadway productions, French comedies, jazz concerts and many others.

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La Martingale Restaurant

It is the most important location where you can serve the meal outside gaming area. Located just off the gambling district, La Martingale offers an intercontinental cuisine in a peaceful and melodious ambiance.The lounge like impression of the restaurant allows you to dine with style, in a trendy and tranquil atmosphere.

A modern piano bar and a talented singers duet chant the night away while you gently sip on your favorite champagne and gaze at the magnificent bay of Jounieh. You can also enjoy unforgettable scenery in an outdoor setting throughout the summer season on the extended terrace of the Martingale restaurant.

This is the story of a fairy tale called Casino du Liban that started in 1959 and goes on till date, bringing together the magic and authenticity of the East and the culture of the West, in a mythical marriage of magnificence and beauty, attracting thousands of tourists from the extreme far reaches of the Earth.