These are difficult times in Lebanon. Still, the country has seen much political and military upheaval over the years, and its capital city, Beirut, retains a reputation as a liberal and fun place, as suggested by its long-time nickname, the “Paris of the North.” For gamblers, it offers a haven of opportunity in an area not well endowed with gaming facilities. Indeed, Lebanon’s only mainland casino, the largest in all the Middle East, continues to attract gamblers despite the troubles.
The Casino du Liban (Lebanon Casino) is located in a Christian area about 14 miles north of Beirut, called Jounieh, and it has been an institution in that city since 1959. It has a turbulent history, trading throughout most of the civil war, though it ceased operations in 1989 for seven years. It reopened in 1996 after a $50 million dollar refurbishment. The largest and one of the grandest casinos in the entire Middle East, it boasts an amazing 300,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment.
In normal times, it offers gamblers 400 slot machines and an astonishing 57 gaming tables, in three rooms, the International, the Mediterranean, and the Cercle D’or....
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