Casino Shangri-La Tbilisi

Casino Shangri-La occupies the lower levels of the Shangri-La Palace Hotel Tbilisi — a five-star property converted from a 19th-century Russian Imperial palace on the historic Metechi cliff above the Kura River, offering panoramic views across the ancient city and the Narikala fortress that guards the old town below. The combination of tsarist architecture, Georgian mountain light, and the ancient city beneath creates one of the most atmospherically remarkable hotel settings in the Caucasus region.

The casino offers roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker, and slot machines in a setting that draws from the hotel's architecture — high ceilings, ornate mouldings, and period detailing contrasted with contemporary gaming equipment. Tbilisi's gambling market has grown substantially since Georgia positioned itself as an open gaming jurisdiction, and the city's combination of ancient history, excellent cuisine (Georgian food has become internationally fashionable), warm hospitality, and easy European flight connections has attracted a growing international visitor base.

Georgia's gaming industry is closely tied to tourism from Turkey, where gambling is prohibited. The Georgian capital draws Turkish visitors — particularly from the northeastern regions — who combine cultural tourism in Tbilisi with casino visits, and the Shangri-La's premium positioning captures the upper end of this cross-border leisure market. The hotel's Old Town and Mtkvari River setting, minutes from the UNESCO-listed old city and the 5th-century Narikala fortress, adds genuine cultural value to gambling-focused stays.