Genting Casino York Place Edinburgh - What to Expect

Games and Tables at York Place

Our gaming floor at Genting Casino York Place is spread across two compact levels, with a simple, focused mix of products. Live tables cover American roulette, blackjack and three-card poker. Slots, e-tables and electronic terminals sit alongside them, so there is play available from 14:00, even though the live dealer tables do not usually open until 18:00.

Mahjong is part of our regular offer here. It is one of Genting’s long-standing signature products and this particular venue carries it as standard, which is not the case for every Genting property.

You will typically see around ten gaming machines listed for York Place in public directories. That figure is a fair reflection of what we are: a mid-size, traditional casino with a concentrated floor rather than a huge, sprawling space. Machines and tables are split between both levels, and our reception desk sits immediately on your left as you step in through the main entrance.

Slot tournaments do run at York Place from time to time with free entry and cash prizes. They are organised on an ad-hoc basis rather than through a fixed, public schedule. If you are planning a visit around a tournament, the only reliable way to check is to call us directly in advance.

Hours, Location, Getting Here

We open every day from 14:00. Our official closing time is 05:00, although third-party sites sometimes quote anything between 04:00 and 06:00. If you are organising travel around the finish, it is important to confirm closing time with us by phone before you set off.

The bar follows a slightly shorter schedule. It runs from 14:00 with last orders at 03:00, so bar service always ends ahead of the casino closing time. For anyone planning a longer night with drinks as well as gaming, this is worth keeping in mind.

Our address is 5b York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EB. We are in the East End of Edinburgh’s New Town, close to Calton Hill and a short walk from the National Portrait Gallery. Edinburgh Waverley railway station is roughly five minutes away on foot.

York Place tram stop sits about 200 metres from our front door, and Edinburgh City Bus Station is roughly 250 metres away. We do not have our own parking facilities. Guests arriving by car usually use St James Centre Car Park nearby. It is a short walk, but it is sensible to allow a little extra time if that is your route into the casino.

You can contact the team on +44 (0)131 624 2121 for table bookings, event details, or to clarify anything that might affect your visit.

Planning Your Visit

Once you understand where we sit in the city centre, getting here is fairly straightforward. There are a few practical points that are useful to know in advance.

Our entrance is directly on York Place, beside the junction with Dublin Street. Access is via five steps up to a set of double doors. There is no ramp or lift at street level. Inside the building, movement between the two gaming floors is also by stairs only. Wheelchair access is unfortunately not possible at this venue, and there are no accessible toilets on site. This is due to the layout of the historic building rather than a preference, but it is still a significant factor for anyone with mobility needs.

As you come in, reception is positioned immediately on the left-hand side. Our front-of-house staff can answer questions, explain what is open at that time of day and point you towards the area you are looking for before you walk through to the floor.

If your main interest is live tables, it makes sense to time your arrival for after 18:00. Earlier in the day, from 14:00, both levels operate with slot machines and electronic terminals only, so there is still plenty to do, just without the live dealer element.

For cash handling, we have a staffed cashier desk and an ATM inside the venue. Public sources do not list out every card payment method accepted at the cashier, so if a specific card type is important for you, it is safer to ask when you call in advance.

A general note that applies here as much as anywhere else: visiting just before peak hours usually means a calmer floor, shorter waits for machines and a bit more space to find your bearings, especially if you are new to the property.

For a smoother visit, it helps to:

1. Check gentingcasinos.co.uk shortly before you travel for any updates on opening hours or events.
2. Use public transport where you can, with York Place tram stop the closest option at around 200 metres.
3. Aim to arrive after 18:00 if live casinos tables are the main focus of your evening.
4. Call +44 (0)131 624 2121 if you want to confirm upcoming slot tournament dates or times.
5. If you choose to drive, plan to park at St James Centre Car Park, as there is no on-site parking at York Place itself.

Licensing and Who Runs the Venue

Genting Casino York Place Edinburgh is operated by Genting Casinos UK Limited, part of the wider Genting Group. The premises are listed on the UK Gambling Commission public register as a licensed casino. Our local licensing authority is City of Edinburgh Council, so the venue operates within the framework laid out in the Gambling Act 2005.

Genting Casinos UK Limited manages a number of casinos throughout the UK. In Edinburgh, the company operates two locations: Genting Casino York Place at 5b York Place, and Genting Electric Fountain Park at 124 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF. Both sit under the same operating licence on the Gambling Commission register.

The minimum age for gambling at York Place is 18. That is a legal requirement across the UK, and our group compliance processes are designed around it. Licensing and regulatory responsibilities sit with Genting Casinos UK Limited, with local oversight supported by City of Edinburgh Council.

The building itself dates back to the 18th-century New Town development. That heritage gives York Place a particular atmosphere: compact, traditional, and slightly different from a large, purpose-built gaming complex. It is also the underlying reason why our accessibility arrangements are limited and why some structural changes are not possible.

What Visitors Say

On TripAdvisor, guests usually describe Genting Casino York Place as a small, often busy city-centre casino. The limited size of the floor means that, at peak times, machines can be in constant use. A few reviewers mention short waits for a preferred slot or terminal during those busier periods. Feedback about staff appears frequently and tends to be specific, with visitors naming team members and commenting on how attentive the floor service feels.

The casino is listed under “Casinos and Gambling” and “Fun and Games” on TripAdvisor. Some directory sites also place us in the “sports bar” category, which reflects the bar area and screens that may show live sport. That part of the offer can change over time, and it is not something the official Genting site promotes as a primary feature for York Place.

For visitors who mainly care about table games, the 18:00 live start time is the key detail. You can arrive earlier and play on the electronic machines or spend time at the bar, but the full live dealer experience only begins once the evening session opens. For roulette or blackjack fans, there is usually little benefit in reaching the casino much before 17:30 unless you specifically want some time on the slots first.

York Place sits within easy walking distance of several central Edinburgh landmarks, which makes it a straightforward addition to an afternoon or evening already planned in the city centre. The late hours, central location and focused gaming mix mean it often works well as an end-of-day stop for both local players and visitors who want table games or slots without travelling far across the city.