Ireland has long been a popular tourist destination. With its miles of coastline, luminous green landscapes, and colorful history, the Emerald Isle is certainly a unique tourist destination. Tourists looking to place bets or gamble will not be disappointed when visiting Ireland. The island offers several opportunities to place bets and enjoy gambling while on an overseas vacation.

Irish Casinos

There are several popular casinos from which to choose when deciding on where to gamble in Ireland. The Collosus Casinos Sporting Club on Montague Street in Stephens Green, Leinster, features 14 table games. These include 7 blackjack tables and two Brit Brag tables. The casino also offers four roulette tables.

The 78 Club on Aungier Street in Dublin which is open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. 365 days per year features six table games. These games include five blackjack tables, four roulette tables, and complimentary drinks and refreshments. No alcohol is served in the club, however. There is no formal dress code in this casino but participants are encouraged to dress neatly. Tracksuits and tennis shoes, for example, are not allowed. There is also a private gaming area available for gamblers.

The Silks Club on Earslfort Terrace in Dublin is open daily from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and offers 10 table games and two restaurants. The games include a poker table, and the restaurants are the Silks Club Bar and the Silks Club Thai Restaurant. The bar offers a plasma screen television for guests’ comfort and convenience.

The Wexford Racecourse is also a popular place to bet in Ireland. The track is about 1 mile and 170 yards long and is located on Waterford Road in Leinster. The track also features hurdles and hunt racing. The track does have an entrance fee but features several restaurants. These places include the Ivy Bar and Restaurant, the Long Bar, and a cafeteria serving international food. Tourists should be aware that although an entrance fee is charge for the track, group discounts are also offered. This can be a great way of having the opportunity to gamble but not going broke doing so.