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Alea Casino, Glasgow, Scotland

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Reviewed By Janne KouvaAugust 10, 2026

Alea Casino Glasgow, located by the River Clyde at Springfield Quay, is a premier entertainment venue featuring a Vegas-style casino, live shows, and gourmet dining at the Waterfront Restaurant. With two floors of gaming options, including slots and poker, it's an ideal spot for a fun night out in Glasgow.

What Games Are Available at Alea Casino?

Roulette

There are two forms of roulette available at the casino. The first are the electronic roulette games of which there are 30 located around the venue and are all connected to a progressive jackpot. Bets range from 10p to £500. The second form is American Roulette and there are seven live tables at the casino offering this fun game with a minimum betting limit of £1.

Slots

There are around twenty slot machines dotted around the casino which are all the latest and are some of the most popular games available such as Dolphin's Pearl, Cleopatra, Book of Ra, Lucky Lady, and Pharaoh's Fortune. Others like Fort Knox provide the chance of playing for progressive jackpots with top prizes up to £20,000. Minimum wagers start at 45p a spin, up to a maximum wager of £5. For slot enthusiasts, there is even a Slots Club that offers benefits for members.

Three Card Poker

Among several different card games available at the casino is three card poker which is a fast past, exciting version of poker. There are multiple tables available for play and three different bets you can make, with a minimum wager of £2. These are Ante and Play - if your hand is higher than the dealers. Prime - a bet that your cards will be the same colour. Pair Plus - betting if your hand has a pair or higher.

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FAQ

What are the opening hours of Alea Casino?

The venue, including the bars, the casino, and the restaurants are open for business seven days a week. For specific opening times for gaming and the casino, it is open from twelve o'clock midday until 8 am the following morning every day except Christmas Day.

Table games are open and operating during the week (Monday to Friday) from 4 pm until the following morning at 6 am. On the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) they open slightly earlier at 2 pm and close the following morning at 6 am.

The opening hours for dining at the restaurant is Monday to Saturday from 5 pm until 11 pm, and on Sunday from 3 pm until 11 pm. The Long Bar is open for refreshments and food from 5 pm until 5.30am every day of the week.

Finally, the Sports Bar is open for business from 12 midday until 8 am and is licensed to sell alcohol from 12 midday until 6 am.

What is the dress code at Alea Casino?

There is a dress code at the casino but nothing too stringent nor are there any complicated requirements that might put someone off or make them feel uncomfortable. The casino wants punters to feel relaxed and comfortable so their recommendation is for smart casual clothing. A jacket is not a requirement though of course, they are perfectly acceptable if that is your personal style. For those who like a more relaxed look, they do allow trainers and jeans as long as they are smart, presentable and neat.

Does Alea Casino Have Poker Tournaments?

The casino holds a lot of tournaments on a regular basis along with one-off events so it pays to check in with the website to see if there is something coming up that may interest you. With regards to their regular poker tournaments, they have set events almost every single day of the week.

Is there food available at Alea Casino?

There are several dining options at the casino. First up is the Waterfront Restaurant which offers an excellent selection of modern Scottish cuisine. With excellent wines to go with your meal that can be enjoyed while overlooking the River Clyde and is a destination in itself. Head chef at the Waterfront Restaurant is the award-winning Jamie Walker, who was present when the casino launched ten years ago. He took a break to chef at other premier kitchens before returning recently to head the kitchen.

Is there a hotel at Alea Casino?

No there is no hotel at the casino but it is centrally located so there are plenty of accommodation options nearby. This includes hotels for all budget requirements and expectations from cheap and cheerful three star up to five-star luxury so you will easily be able to find the right hotel for your needs.

What CLUBS/BARS/RESTAURANTS are near Alea Casino?

As you'd expect from the location of the casino there is a wealth of bars, clubs, and restaurants within walking distance to enjoy. If you are feeling adventurous then a short trip across the river towards the city centre will turn up an endless amount of entertainment such as the Grosvenor Casino Riverboat Glasgow.

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Fifteen-plus years in the gambling industry, and Janne Kouva still gets a genuine kick out of it, whether it's sports betting or the latest slot release. He's seen table games come and go and watched the slot machine world completely reinvent itself, and he still keeps a close eye on every new casino that pops up. His mission is simple: point players toward casinos that are safe, licensed, and actually worth their time, bonuses included.