- by Pukki
One popular European country to visit is Finland due to its mixture of tourist attractions, picturesque forests and casinos to name a few. Finland has a lot to offer today’s traveller, the capital city of Helsinki offers a taste of Finnish culture with points of interest like the National Museum of Finland. Also, Finland is one of the best places to view the famous Northern Lights.
Another place many like to visit when travelling around Finland are the casinos. The largest casino in Finland is located in the capital city of Helsinki. The Grand Casino Helsinki also holds the distinction of being Europe’s first casino that is all digital. One of the most noticeable features is the digital wall which has been formed from numerous large video screens. Covering a total of 1,000 square feet, the wall really sets the incredible tone for this casino. The casino floor overall measures 29,000 square feet and includes a total of 32 table games and 300 slot machines. Games here include roulette, blackjack and punto banco – the casino boasts five variations of poker including Oasis, Omaha, five card stud, seven card stud and Texas Hold‘em, much like those you would find at online casinos. For those preferring a more intimate casino venue, the city of Mariehamn is home to the Arkipelag Casino. Measuring 1,650 square feet, this casino offers three table games which include American Roulette, blackjack and Oasis Stud Poker.
When in Helsinki, travellers may wish to visit Tallinn, Estonia which is nearby across the Gulf of Finland. Here vacationers can also take in the gambling at the Astoria Palace Casino. Poker is popular here with five dedicated tables, expect to find poker variations like Oasis Stud, Omaha Hold‘em and Texas Hold‘em. Slot machines are another popular draw with 30. To reach Tallinn from Helsinki, there is a ferry which can provide a picturesque view of the area permitting travellers to take in another site while on holiday.