Genting Casino Reading - What To Expect

The Venue on Richfield Avenue

Genting Casino Reading sits at 18 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8PA. It is run by Genting Casinos UK Limited, operating under UK Gambling Commission licence number 537, which covers both the physical casino and the brand’s remote gambling activity. So when you see the Genting name on the building or in your browser, it is the same regulated company behind it.

On the Reading Borough Council Gambling Register, the premises appears twice: once as “Genting Club Reading” and once as “Genting Electric Casino Part Ground and First Floor.” Both licences share the same street address. For regular visitors it does not mean two different casinos, just different licensed areas inside a single building. If you are simply planning a night out, you walk through the same doors and head to the same floor.

Entry is free. You do not have to show a membership card to get in, although taking five minutes at reception to sign up unlocks promotions and loyalty rewards later on. The dress code is smart casual, very typical for a mid-market UK casino, so no need for formal wear but avoid sports gear.

Games on the Floor

The main gaming area is split between live tables and electronic machines. Live table games usually run from about 14:00 through to roughly 05:00 every day. Slots and electronic terminals start earlier, around midday, and some listings suggest they operate close to continuously.

A quick snapshot of what is usually available:

These limits come from external casino directories and can change at short notice. If minimum stakes matter to you, it is sensible to call the casino and check before you travel.

The poker room is frequently highlighted in reviews, often described as large for a regional operation. Genting does not publish a fixed public timetable for cash games or tournaments specifically for this venue on its main site. If poker is the core of your visit, use +44 118 939 1811 in advance and ask what games, if any, are running on the night you want. Turning up and hoping is hit and miss.

Planning Your First Visit

If you have not been to a UK land-based casino before, the process at Genting Casino Reading is fairly straightforward.

You will be asked for photo ID at the door, so bring a driving licence or passport. This is a legal check to confirm you are 18 or over, not something the venue is doing at random. Once inside, you can arrive from around 12:00 if you want to play slots or electronic roulette, or after 14:00 for live tables. The cash desk, often called the cage, handles exchanging notes for chips and paying out winnings, so consider bringing GBP cash if you plan to play regularly on the tables.

One small practical tip that helps almost everyone: decide on a rough spend limit before you arrive. No one on the floor will set that limit for you, but it is easier to relax at a table when you are not trying to calculate what you can afford after every hand or spin.

The bar and restaurant operate during casino hours and serve restaurant-style dishes, cocktails, wines and soft drinks. Many guests treat the place as an evening out venue - a meal, then some time on the tables or machines, sometimes the other way round. It does not feel like a pure gambling hall.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

Timings vary slightly depending on which part of the casino you want to use. Based on several directory sources, the schedule usually looks like this:

Some listings mention live tables closing closer to 04:00, others stretch to 06:00. To avoid arriving for the last hand of the night, it is safer to check the current hours at gentingcasinos.co.uk/casinos/genting-casino-reading/ or ring the venue directly.

Phone: +44 118 939 1811
Address: 18 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8PA
Email (as reported by My Local Casino): [email protected]

The Online Side of the Genting Brand

Alongside the physical premises, Genting Casinos UK promotes its online platform through GentingCasino.com. It is a separate product from the Reading club in terms of how you access it, but it runs under the same brand name and sits under the same UK regulatory licence. If you want to try a game format in a quieter way before you sit at a live table, or play in between visits to Richfield Avenue, the online site is the natural extension.

Getting started online typically involves:

1. Go to GentingCasino.com and look for the sign-up or register button.
2. Add your personal information - full name, date of birth, home address, email. The age requirement is still 18+.
3. Confirm your email address using the link that arrives in your inbox.
4. Log back in and open the cashier section to make a deposit. Unlike the cash cage in Reading, everything here is processed digitally.
5. Browse the game lobby, which includes live dealer tables, online slots and other formats that are broadly similar to what sits on the Reading floor.
6. In your account area, set tools such as deposit limits or session reminders. Operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission have to make these options available, and Genting places them in your dashboard.

If you already use a Genting loyalty card from your visits to Reading, it is worth asking Genting customer service whether your existing membership ties into the online account or whether you need to keep them separate. It does not always link automatically.

Responsible Gambling

Genting Casinos UK Limited operates under the rules of the UK Gambling Commission, and that includes responsible gambling standards. The Reading venue and the online platform both follow the same basic framework, starting with the legal minimum age of 18.

On site in Reading, you can speak to a duty manager if you are worried about your own play or someone else in your group. The team can be reached on 0118 939 1811 and does respond to comments and concerns from customers. When you are using the online platform, your account settings include tools to cap deposits, take time-outs or apply self-exclusion if you feel you need a longer break.

Outside of Genting itself, support is available through organisations such as GamCare and BeGambleAware, which run free helplines and online information for people across the UK. It is simply useful to know these services are there, even if you never need to contact them.