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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines TOP Casinos

The main thing now

As of the date of publication, no land-based casinos are operating in the country. This is confirmed by specialized reference books and analytics: SVG has 0 operating objects, despite the legality of offline casinos within the framework of Gambling, Lotteries and Betting Act.

Academic and regional sources agree: there were casinos in SVG, but the latter closed; "last" was Club Privée on Canowan (the Trump brand), which had ceased operations by 2010; the room was then used as a hurricane shelter.

💡 Therefore, the correct "TOP-list" today is historical sites. Below is a brief guide to them so you have a neat source for reference.

TOP historical SVG casinos

1) Club Privée/Trump Monte Carlo (Canowan) - Closed

Location: Petit/Carenage Bay, Canowan Island (Grenadines)

Peak work: 2000s; closed by 2010. By 2015, the site was mentioned as being converted to hurricane shelter.

Site profile (according to archival reviews): tables and machines, connection with the resort complex (Raffles/later - Canouan Estate; now on the island - Mandarin Oriental Canouan without a casino).

Why it matters: The object most often quoted when they say "casinos in SVG" - and at the same time an example of the fact that there are no casinos on the islands today.

2) Emerald Valley Resort & Casino (Kingstown area) - closed

Location: Penniston/Buccament Valley, St. Vincent Ave.

Profile (according to old directories/reviews): about 50 slots and 8 tables (blackjack, roulette, Caribbean Stud, etc.).

Note: local publications and photo archives referred to the object as part of the "emerald valley"; there is no confirmation of the current work in the 2020s.

💡 On the Internet there are directories where other names are listed (for example, Villa Monte Carlo, etc.). Treat them with caution: current authoritative directories record zero operating casinos in SVG.

Why this happened

1. The right admits, but the market does not pull. The law allows offline casinos under Gaming Authority permits, but investment cycles and travel regulations have made such objects rare. The result is that after 2010 it is de facto empty.

2. The focus of the "official" industry is the lottery. The National Lottery (NLA) has operated since 1984, funding sports and culture; for a mass player, this is the "white" alternative.

How to check relevance (checklist)

Casino directories: SVG section in World Casino Directory - quick indicator (now shows 0 objects).

Media & Analytics: Publications on Canowan (2010-2015) confirm closure; fresh reviews report no new findings.

Canowan Resort Sites: The current flagships (Mandarin Oriental Canouan, Canouan Estate) do not advertise casinos among the services.

What a traveler should do if they "want a casino"

Inside SVG: There are no land casinos - plan your leisure activities differently (beaches, yachting, diving, trekking).

Regional options: in the nearest countries and territories of the Caribbean there are casinos (for example, Martinique, Barbados, etc.), but this is a different jurisdiction with its own rules of entry and age 18 +. (Lists and examples are given in regional guidebooks/catalogs.)

Online formats: There is no national licensing of online casinos in SVG; foreign sites are available to residents, but without local consumer protection. Be careful with CUS/payments and read the terms and conditions.

Responsible play - always 18 +

The minimum age for gambling in SVG is 18 +. Respect the rules, set time and budget limits and choose only white channels if you decide to play.

"SVG's TOP Casino" is the story today: Club Privée/Trump Monte Carlo and Emerald Valley are the most cited but closed venues.

Current status: 0 operating land casinos in the country.

A legal alternative locally is the National Lotteries Authority (lotteries since 1984).

If there's news of a new venue opening, check through reputable catalogues and official resort channels is the best way to separate marketing from facts.