Casinos in Seychelles

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Introduction

Let’s go on a brief trip to a gorgeous and exciting country and see what it offers not only when it comes to gaming but also in general. We can tell you right away that there are great land casinos in big cities of Seychelles so the usual amusement in the form of slots and table games is on the way!

Learning something new about a place you’ve never seen before is always a good thing!

Seychelles is an island country located in the Indian Ocean. It consists of 115 islands and it is actually the smallest country in Africa. The largest city and the capital is Victoria and the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole. It is a member of the UN, the African Union, the Southern African Development Community and the Commonwealth of Nations. The official currency in Seychelles is the Seychellois Rupee.

Europeans arrived at this area in the 16th century when the British and the French competed for the land and in the 18th century it fell fully under the control of the Brits. It remained a colony until it declared independence in 1976. From that moment on, it has gone from an agricultural society to a diversified economy due to tourism, service and public sector development.

Fun fact…

Seychelles has the highest nominal per capita GDP of any African nation!

The culture and society of Seychelles is a mix of all the nations that it has come in contact with so it has British, French and African influences with a bit of Chinese and Indian elements.

The History of Gambling

In 2003, an act was passed to regulate the gaming industry but the structure for this regulation was not formed until 2009. The foundation used for this regulation was Australia and its rules such as issuing local licenses and strict screening for giving those licenses. Everything else that happened before when it comes to gaming in Seychelles is not familiar.

Legislation and Jurisdiction

The Seychelles Gambling Act was issued in 2014 and it clearly provides rules regarding different gambling activities. The Financial Services Authority regulates some of the gambling that takes place within the country.

FSA issues licenses for casinos, slot machines and interactive gaming licenses. The person or company that has a slot license is allowed only to offer slot machines to players, they are one of the most popular forms of gaming in Seychelles. Casino license covers more things and allows holders to offer slot machines and table games such as poker, Blackjack and Roulette. License for interactive gambling includes all gaming activities that go through a computer or telecommunication devices. This license has the widest range of options from the three licenses and it entails both slots and casino games but it does not include sports betting.

Popular Spots and Games

Casinos in Seychelles are located in several cities, one of them is of course the capital, Victoria, and the remaining ones are Bel Ombre and Baie Lazare.

Since tourism in Seychelles is really prominent, all of the casinos are actually parts of hotels and resorts and not separate units and a few of the casinos have been around for a couple of decades. They are popular among tourists and have a great plethora of gaming options. Visitors can enjoy card games such as poker, Blackjack, Roulette and other table games and numerous slot machines. In some of the venues, players can book a room where they can play games with their own group of people, some have a minimum amount you must spend in order to enter, some are non-smoking units and some organize the lottery once in a while. Entrance is allowed to people who are over 18 and showing your ID is mandatory so don’t forget to bring it with you…

Bear in mind that…

The dress code in casinos is casual but no beachwear!

Banking

The entertainment providers in Seychelles accept credit and debit cards ( Visa, Eurocard/MasterCard, American Express and Diners) and cash, offer currency exchange and have ATM’s. In case you are eager to use cash, the best thing to do is to exchange it into the local currency because there aren’t many places that will accept other currencies and if they do, they will do it at an unbeneficial conversion rate. As far as other payment methods are concerned, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller and AstroPay are frequently used e-wallets and mobile payments and eChecks are another option. A travel card such as Wise card will come in handy when you are traveling to various destinations, the Wise card supports over 40 currencies, there are no annual or monthly fees and ATM withdrawals are possible and also a safe option are travelers checks that support an array of currencies and can be exchanged at a better conversion rate than at home.

To Conclude

There are so many reasons to visit Seychelles, it has some of the most amazing beaches in the world and entertainment options such as boat trips, snorkeling, submarine tours, excursions and our personal favorite, gambling in fabulous places. The eclectic blend of cultures due to its complicated history is rather appealing and exotic, a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Major cities are the home to land casinos and since they are a part of hotels and resorts, they are easily accessible to visitors. As we have already mentioned, there is a solid number of land casinos and popular games like slots and table games are played there. Making payments goes through usual ways, cards and cash, when land casinos are concerned. For online gaming, there are plenty of other options available. The good news is that the laws in Seychelles clearly regulate this field so punters can indulge in safe and protected gambling, whether they decide to go online or to a walk in place.

Overall impression…

We would definitely like to recommend Seychelles to anyone interested in going there for any reason, gambling or any other, it is an absolutely stunning place, a piece of heaven on earth!