(short): Uruguay Casino TOP-10
Uruguay Casino TOP-10
1) Enjoy Punta del Este Resort & Casino - Punta del Este
The main resort complex of the country: a beach resort with a large casino, hotel, SPA and a stage for shows/conferences. Ideal for "resort-weekend" and event trips.
Why in the top: scale, infrastructure 5, year-round events.
Where to see: hotel/casino profile at five-star aggregators.
2) Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa - Montevideo (Carrasco District)
The icon of metropolitan architecture at Rambla: luxury hotel Sofitel with a full-fledged casino, VIP lounges and ~ 400 slots (based on hotel/OTA materials). A great choice for those who want a "grand hotel" atmosphere.
Why in the top: historic building, luxury service, proximity to the embankment.
Where to see: Sofitel website and OTA object card.
3) Casino Victoria Plaza (Radisson Victoria Plaza) - Montevideo, Independence Square
Metropolitan classics inside the Radisson Victoria Plaza: ~ 300 slots, roulette, blackjack, poker; frequent shows and easy access to downtown.
Why in the top: central location + a full set of tables and slots.
Where to see: casino/hotel page.
4) Casino Nogaró - Punta del Este (Avenida Gorlero)
The historic "showcase" of the resort on parade 0. After a covid pause, restarted in 100% DGC government format; the department's publics and the press confirmed the schedule and set of games (roulette, blackjack, punto y banca, slots).
Why top: Iconic address on main avenue, "evening after the beach."
Where to see: a card on the MEF/DGC portal with contacts and services.
5) Rivera Casino & Resort - Rivera (border with Brazil)
Resort and game complex in the border town: 2 halls, slots and tables, hotel 4, pools, SPA; good for the combined Rivera-Santana do Livramento routes.
Why in the top: "double" city, shopping at the border, full package of services.
Where to see: official website/hotel card.
6) Salto Hotel & Casino - Salto
Hotel-casino in the thermal region: a convenient base for trips to hot springs; on hotel/aggregator sites, spa services and entertainment are marked.
Why in the top: a bunch of "terms + evening games."
Where to see: cards at OTA/Tripadvisor.
7) Argentino Hotel Casino & Resort - Piriapolis
The historic beachfront resort with its own casino, pools, spa and family-friendly grounds is a working "sea & play" option in the bay.
Why top: retro resort vibe + family infrastructure.
Where to see: OTA hotel/casino card.
8) Casino Atlántida - Atlantis (Canelones)
A small hall in a popular coastal town east of Montevideo; good for afternoon beach and evening visit. On municipal/local sites, the tourist infrastructure and casino page are noted.
Why in the top: close to the capital, "easy" weekend format.
Where to look: Atlantis casino page.
9) Casino Parque Hotel - Montevideo (Parque Rodó)
Classics near Rambla and the park: tables (roulette, blackjack, baccarat) and slots; the object is often featured in site directories/catalogs.
Why in the top: walking location + traditional metropolitan hall.
Where to see: profile in industry catalogs.
10) Hotel Casino Carmelo - Carmelo (Colonia Department)
Compact hotel-casino in the wine-resort area of the west of the country; landmark for combined trips around the Colony and wineries.
Why in the top: wine routes + calm format "small town & play."
Where to look: cards at reference books/OTA.
How to choose a casino for your route
Beach/resort: Punta del Este (Enjoy, Nogaró) and Piriapolis (Argentino) - for "sea" rest.
Capital and classics: Montevideo (Sofitel Carrasco, Victoria Plaza, Parque Hotel) - to combine with the tour and cultural program.
Border/wine routes: Rivera (border shopping) and Carmelo (wine + river).
Terms and wellness: Somersault - "hot springs + evening games."
Useful to know (legal background, short)
Offline casino is a state prerogative (Dirección General de Casinos, DGC), sold directly or through concessions. The list of halls/" salons "is published on the MEF/DGC portal.
Online casinos/poker without special permission are prohibited in Uruguay; legal online betting - only through Supermatch (La Banca). This does not affect visits to offline casinos, but is important for understanding the big picture.
How we selected
We took into account: resort/tourist attractiveness, the scale and range of games, the presence of a hotel/SPA/event sites, as well as confirmation on official pages and specialized directories (MEF/DGC, site sites, large OTA/catalogs). References to each clause are attached above.