Casino JOA De Canet

Canet-en-Roussillon (or Canet de Rossello) is a French commune in the department of Pyrenees-Orientales in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. Locals are called Canetois or Canetaires. The population is around 13,000, or about 44,000 with the surrounding area included. To get a feel for the history of the area, start around the old village. Though mostly destroyed in the 19th century, you can still find examples of the town’s early fortifications (dating back to before the 15th century), such as three of 14 original towers, now partially restored. You can also find old homes going back to the 17th century. For various water-themed activities, there's the beach along with the local aquarium. After checking out other attractions like the local castles and assorted religious structures, head into the casino for an afternoon or evening of slots play and some cards.

Gaming

The casino provides 175 classic and video slot machines and video poker terminals ranging in various denominations. For table games, there’s La Bataille (Battle), open daily 8 pm to 4 am, with a 2 EUR minimum. Or try their blackjack, with a minimum of 5 EUR. You can also find French roulette (2 EUR min) and electronic English roulette (EUR 0.50 min). If you prefer poker, look for cash games as well as tournaments. Ask staff for times and dates. Be sure to use your players card when you arrive to build up points. They'll come in handy toward drink and dinner purchases.

Hotel/Accommodations

Stay at the Sands Hotel, with its convenient location just 50 m from the beach. They offer 41 comfortable rooms equipped with television and balcony. Enjoy various recreational activities such as table tennis and billiards or unwind in their TV lounge. Additional amenities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, bar and brasserie.

Dining

Visit the casino restaurant for lunch and dinner, open daily from noon to 2 pm and 7:30 pm until 10 pm (11 pm Saturdays). Sample the best that French cuisine has to offer in La Rascasse. For French-Mediterranean fusion there’s La Plage Gourmande, also with a wine bar. For Italian, head to La Cantina della Pasta.

Attractions/NightLife

Find all your favourite cocktails in the casino bar JOA Le Bar. Other venues include Café des Sports (also a restaurant), Cave Gutumo, with its beer, spirits and selection of wines, Le Purple (also with dining), Le Caraibe (with karaoke) and La Churascaia, a dance club. You can also sip drinks back at the hotel bar. If travelling with family be sure to visit the Aquarium de Canet. Everyone will enjoy time out on the beaches, strolling the coast, or walking by the port. Other water-sites include the pond of Canet-Saint-Nazaire. Tour the old town, checking out 17th century architecture and old fortifications. Religious sites include Notre-Dame-des-Flots, the Chapel of St Martin and the Church of Saint-Jacques. Visit the Viscount’s Castle, dating back to the 6th century, and the remains of Saint Martin Castle.

Rewards/Deals

The casino uses the player rewards system Loyalty Club JOA. Use your card during slots play to accumulate points to redeem toward bar and restaurant purchases and for gifts in the Showcase Club.