On January 10, Dame Shirley Bassey attended a party to celebrate her 86th birthday at the Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square, London, hosted by the Hippodrome’s owner Simon Thomas. It was the Welsh singer’s first visit to the Hippodrome since she headlined at the world famous Talk of The Town more than 50 years ago. Dame Shirley welcomed a small […]

Simon Thomas, CEO of the London Hippodrome Casino and one of land-based gaming’s most respected personalities, has accepted an invitation to become the first ICE London Ambassador. The honorary position runs from September 2021 through to August 2022. Confirming the appointment, Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of the Gaming Division of ICE organisers Clarion Events, said: “We have created the role […]

UK industry standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the safe re-opening of casinos across the UK and the further easing of restrictions imposed on betting shops. In the latest relaxation of the Covid lockdown, more than 100 casinos across England, Scotland and Wales have opened for the first time this year. Returning customers will have to comply […]

“Everyone around the world is in this together, and everyone around   the world is welcome at the Hippodrome.” With a 10pm last orders and an 11pm edict to shut the doors of all hospitality businesses in England, New Year’s Eve is in danger of being a damp squib – but the Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square has come up […]

In a shock move, London Leicester Square entertainment venue The Hippodrome Casino is introducing agave straws across the whole establishment starting Sunday 1st November 2020, replacing paper alternatives. Made of biodegradable materials that closely resemble the look and feel of a plastic straw, the move coincides with recent government legislation banning the use of plastic straws. Supplied by MexEco but […]

Landmark UK entertainment venue the Hippodrome Casino will reopen on 15th August, unveiling a new 3000 sq. ft multi-level terrace bar, The Rooftop. Designed by The Garden Builders and installed during lockdown following a £3 million investment, The Rooftop will comprise two floors of gaming, two bars and open-air seating. The first two floors will be open for drinks, food, […]

The Hippodrome Casino has announced it has signed a deal to bring  Channing Tatum’s  hit Las Vegas show ‘Magic Mike Live’ to the venue from November 2018.   The deal will see the Hippodrome Casino’s cabaret theatre – which earlier this year hosted the British Casino Awards – close for a three-month, multi-million pound refurbishment and re-open for previews on November […]