The 3 Best Casinos in Berlin

In this comprehensive guide, we present the best gambling establishments in Berlin—covering all the important criteria from game selection, service, and dining to dress code, opening hours, and insider tips. We focus exclusively on the capital's physical casinos. Whether you're a tourist, a local, a high roller, or a casual player, here you can find out which Berlin casino suits you best and what makes each one special.

Here are the 3 best casinos in Berlin:

1. Spielbank Berlin at Potsdamer Platz

The casino at Potsdamer Platz is the flagship among Berlin's casinos and also one of the largest and most modern casinos in Germany. Since 1998, the main building has been located at a historic site in the heart of Berlin – in a building complex designed by star architect Renzo Piano.

Over 500 slot machines are available, along with numerous classic table games such as American roulette, blackjack, baccarat (punto banco), sic bo, wheel of fortune, and more. Poker fans in particular will get their money's worth – the Potsdamer Platz casino is home to Germany's largest poker floor with daily cash games and regular tournaments. International poker events such as EPT and WPT are also held here, making the casino a hotspot for poker enthusiasts. High rollers will find high betting limits and a professional gaming environment at the numerous tables, while casual players can try their luck at the slot machines with low minimum bets.

The staff are considered professional and multilingual – many employees speak English, which suits an international audience. There are bars on every floor, and hot meals are served from 6 p.m., even directly in the poker area on request.

The selection of games leaves nothing to be desired. The slot machines are open from 11:00 a.m., while the classic games (roulette tables, blackjack tables, etc.) are open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Poker starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs until the early hours of the morning. The minimum bets are moderate: roulette can be played for as little as a few euros (minimum bet of €2 on individual numbers, for example), with simple odds usually starting at €5. Blackjack rounds start at around €5. Special tables are available for higher stakes; for example, blackjack stakes of up to €1,000 or more are possible. Due to the wide range of gaming options, the crowd is well distributed across the different levels, so waiting times at the tables are kept to a minimum even during peak hours.

The Potsdamer Platz casino is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. (closed on a few public holidays). Its central location at Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 1 (between Tiergarten and Mitte) makes it easy to get to – the Potsdamer Platz underground and S-Bahn stations are only a few minutes' walk away. Several bus lines also stop nearby.

2. Spielbank Berlin at the TV Tower (Alexanderplatz)

Spielbank Berlin at the TV Tower – often referred to as Casino Alexanderplatz – is located right in the heart of the city, at the foot of Berlin's iconic TV tower. It is considered the “highest” casino in Germany, as it is located under the tallest structure in the country.

The Alexanderplatz Casino offers a good mix of classic table games and slot machines. On the ground floor, you will find a spacious slot machine area with around 170 gaming machines – from modern video slots to electronic multi-roulette stations. Some of these machines even offer electronic versions of casino classics (e.g., electronic baccarat, sic bo, or poker). From 6 p.m., the big game opens in this casino: several roulette tables (French/European roulette) and blackjack tables are then available for guests until 3 a.m. Blackjack can be played here with stakes starting at €4, roulette from €2 on individual numbers – so it's also suitable for those on a smaller budget. Poker is also a special feature at Alex: cash games (Texas Hold'em and Omaha) with small limits (blinds from €1/€1, buy-in €40) are offered regularly.

Another plus point is the bar in the casino, which offers a selection of drinks (soft drinks, beer, cocktails). Although the Alex location does not have its own kitchen like the Potsdamer Platz location, the beverage service is first-class, and if you get hungry between meals, you can visit one of the numerous surrounding restaurants. Tip: The revolving restaurant Sphere in the TV tower itself is only a few meters away.

3. Spielbank Berlin on Kurfürstendamm

The Spielbank Berlin on Kurfürstendamm is Berlin's premier gambling destination in a West Berlin atmosphere. It opened in 2021 in the elaborately renovated former BMW building on Ku'damm. Although slightly smaller than the Potsdamer Platz location, the Ku'damm casino offers a remarkable selection of games. The ground floor houses around 100 state-of-the-art slot machines, including classic reel slots and networked jackpot machines. The slot machines are complemented by 40 TouchBet roulette stations where you can participate in live roulette electronically.

The “classic games” are located on the upper floor, where there are two American roulette tables, two blackjack tables, one Ultimate Texas Hold'em table, and even a baccarat table. The Ku'damm location thus covers all classic table games (except poker) – baccarat (Punto Banco) is a special feature here that is not actively offered in all Berlin casinos. Poker in tournament or cash game format is currently not available at Ku'damm. Nevertheless, even the most discerning player will get their money's worth: the roulette and blackjack tables open at 6:00 p.m. and run until 3:00 a.m. Roulette is also played here with a single zero (European variant), with a minimum bet of usually €2 (Plein) or €5 on even chances – ideal for a classy but affordable evening of gaming. Those who want to venture higher stakes will also find higher limits here (baccarat, for example, is often aimed at more financially powerful players, if offered).

Online casinos as an alternative to traditional casinos

If you don't have the time or opportunity to visit one of Berlin's casinos in person, there are now numerous alternatives available on the internet. Online casinos offer the advantage of being accessible anytime, anywhere. Another advantage is that online casinos often attract players with attractive bonus offers, free spins, or cashback programs that are not available in land-based casinos. The selection of games is also often even larger—from thousands of slot machines to unusual card games.