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News and Guides on European Casinos

Openings, transformations and the stories behind the chandeliers — this section tracks European casino news in 2026: Genting’s Trocadero project in London, the technology wave changing how the historic houses run their floors, and the guides that make a casino trip better: the history, the architecture, the etiquette and the 2026 travel guide.

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Genting Casino in London’s Trocadero: Why the Project Could Become the Biggest Opening of 2026
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