Monte-Carlo’s two flagship casinos have taken home one of the top honours at this year’s European Casino Awards, with both the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Casino Café de Paris named Best Overall Casino during a ceremony in Barcelona on 19th January.
The awards were held as part of the annual ICE gaming industry convention and organised by the European Casino Association. The Best Overall Casino prize recognises all-round excellence across several categories, including game variety, customer service, user experience and player safety.
This is the first time both Monaco casinos have received the title in the same year.
Speaking after the ceremony, Stéphane Valeri, President-Delegate of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), said the award highlights the consistent work of the gaming teams: “The efforts deployed day and night by all our staff help keep Monte-Carlo at the forefront of the global gaming industry.”
A strong year for gaming in Monaco
The win follows a busy year for the Principality’s casino sector. In 2025, the Casino de Monte-Carlo recorded an 8% increase in visitors, while the Casino Café de Paris was up 7% over the same period. SBM’s loyalty programme, My Monte-Carlo, saw an 89% rise in new sign-ups.
The Casino Café de Paris hosted a number of large-scale events last year, including a 500-drone light show on Casino Square and the European launch of new machines from Aristocrat Gaming. A full renovation of the casino is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
At the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the opening of the Monte-Carlo Cigar Club in May added a new high-end offer for clientele. The club is located inside the historic office of SBM founder François Blanc.
Consistent international recognition
SBM’s casino operations have been recognised several times in recent years. In 2025, the Casino de Monte-Carlo won Best Customer Service, while the Casino Café de Paris picked up Best Live Entertainment. Both were also named Best Slot Team at the European Dealer Championship.
The Casino de Monte-Carlo previously won Best Overall Casino in 2022 and received Green Globe certification in 2025 for its efforts around sustainable and responsible gaming.
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