Why is there not a casino in the square mile of London?

Question

Why is there not a casino in the square mile of London?

Answer 1

There are!!!

These casinos offer fee and fast membership, perfect if you are only in London for a short while:

1. Barracuda Club - Fizharding House, 1 Baker St. Sign up on the door, no joining fee. 2 forms of ID essential. Strict Dress Code. Smart/casual no trainers. 020 7935 5013. Mon-Sun til 6am, Sat til 4am

2. Gloucester Sporting Club - 4-18 Harrington Gdns, SW7. Free membership can be acquired on the door if dressed appropriately. No nudists. Credit/debit card for ID OK. 020 7373 7134. Mon - Sun til 6am, Sat til 4am.

3. TCR Casino - 262 Tottenham Ct Rd, W1. Free membership on the door with ID. Members can sign in 6 guests if they know the handshake. Free car park for members. Useful! 020 7299 7600. Mon-Sun til 6am, Sat til 4am.

4. Connoisseur Club - Royal Gdn Hotel, Kensington High St, W8. Free membership available on the door with two forms of ID. 020 7603 1155. Mon-Sun til 6am, Sat til 4am.

5. Hard Rock Casino - 3-4 Coventry St, W1. Free membership on the door. Strict Dress Code, no trainers. 020 7299 7600. Mon-Sun til 6am, Sat til 4am.

6. Golden Nugget Casino - 23-32 Shaftsbury Ave, W1. Free membership available on the door. Strict Dress Code, no trainers. 020 7439 0099. Mon - Sun til 6am, Sat til 4am.

7. Golden Horseshoe Casino - 79-81 Queensway, W2. Sign up on the door for free. Throw your money away on over 40 slot machines. 020 7221 8788. Mon-Sun til 6am, Sat til 4am.

8. Colony Club - 24 Hertford St, W. Temporary 24 hr membership available with ID, full membership £500. Dress Code smart/casual. It doest matter how trendy your trainers are, you're not getting in. 020 7495 5000. Mon-Sun til 6am, Sat til 4am.

9. Grosvenor Casinos - 2a Kensington High Street, W8 4RE. 150-162 Edgware Rd W2 2DT. 4-18 Harrington Gardens SW7 4LJ. 101 Knightsbridge W1X 7RQ. On the door sign up with the right ID - driver's license or Passport. A note from your mum is not acceptable. 08080 21 21 21. Til 6am Mon-Fri, 4am Saturdays.  

10. Les Ambassadeurs - 5 Hamilton Place W1. Membership can only be gained by being proposed by an existing member. £1000. 020 7495 5555. on-Sun til 6am, Sat til 4am.

Answer 2

There are a few casinos in the centre of London, however, they are not for tourists or the general public, they are for your serious 'high rollers' and they are secret - literally a doorway that people in the know (and who have the money!) know about and can gain access to.

Answer 3

Because it's a business, finance and administration district, no room for a large casino, and not the right place to pick up the tourist trade.