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Imperial Club Paris: Halloween, 100% winning wheel: discover the autumn program!

Want to experience the atmosphere of a major casino without leaving Paris? Head to Imperial Club Paris, in the heart of the 13th arrondissement! Blackjack, Punto Banco, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Sic Bo, a restaurant, a bar and special events: the club welcomes you every day in a warm, lively atmosphere.

Club Barrière: the temple of gaming on the Champs-Élysées

Craving an immersive experience and a plunge into the atmosphere of a casino, right in the heart of Paris? Head to the Barrière Club on the Champs-Élysées! Nestled on the world's most beautiful avenue, this gaming club offers a refined, hushed setting and stands as the latest flagship from France’s casino giant. Poker fans will enjoy a solid lineup of cash games and weekly tournaments. Those who prefer dealer-driven games can try their luck at the Blackjack, Ultimate Poker, and Punto Banco tables.

Partouche Pasino Club: the go-to gaming club a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe

Open since May 12, 2026 on Avenue de la Grande Armée, the Partouche Pasino Club has, in just a few months, become a top hotspot for poker in Paris. After hosting the WSOP Circuit’s Paris stop in September, the club has been rolling out festivals and special event nights, every day from noon to 6 a.m.

Private rooms in gaming clubs: the hidden side of Parisian poker

Away from the main halls, several Parisian gaming clubs reserve more private spaces for high-limit players. From Club Pierre Charron, through The Vault at Club Barrière, to the premium tables at other venues, a glimpse into a little-known corner of Paris’s gaming world.

Have Paris’s gaming clubs become the city’s new networking hubs?

Long perceived as venues solely for entertainment, Parisian gaming clubs have undergone a profound evolution in recent years. Between poker, blackjack, late-night restaurants, and spaces meant for sociability, they now attract a clientele that goes far beyond the circle of players. Entrepreneurs, executives, merchants, liberal professionals, and investors rub shoulders there regularly, turning some establishments into genuine hubs for meeting and exchanging ideas.

How Parisian gaming clubs are going digital

Poker, Blackjack, Punto Banco: green carpets... and cutting-edge technology. Gaming clubs in Paris are no longer content with just spinning the cards. Now they're also banking on digital innovation to transform the player experience. Here's a look at three emblematic clubs - Club Pierre Charron, Club Barrière Paris and Club Circus - that have taken the digital turn.

An evening in the shoes of a gambler: immersion in a Gaming Club

On a Parisian evening like any other, I swapped my agenda of cultural outings for a night of cards and chips. Welcome to the hushed world of Parisian gaming clubs.

Le Paris Élysées Club: Paris’s stronghold for casino gaming.

Craving the casino buzz right in central Paris? Head to the Paris Élysées Club. The city’s premier gaming club, tucked away on Rue Marbeuf in the Golden Triangle. Fans of Ultimate Poker, Punto Banco, and Blackjack flock to this venue with its intimate, hushed atmosphere. Don’t miss the big Moon Festival night on October 3.

Why should you check out a gaming club in Paris at least once in your life?

In Paris, people know the big-name restaurants, discreet bars, theatres, rooftops and nightlife spots. But there’s another way to experience the capital: stepping into a gaming club. A unique experience, half urban casino, half private lounge, half poker table, half late-night dining—a break from time. Trying a gaming club at least once in a lifetime isn’t just about laying bets on green felt. It’s about discovering a codified, captivating—sometimes spectacular—universe where you observe as much as you play. In these adults-only venues, entry is by presenting an ID. Once inside, the city’s noise fades away. It’s time for cards, chips, dealers, and that particular tension that gathers around a table.

Gambling in Paris: clubs focus on security and transparency

In Paris, gambling clubs do more than just offer poker and blackjack tables: providing secure playing conditions for players and combating illegal gambling rooms and money laundering are at the heart of their raison d'être, and are subject to a prefectoral operating decree. From Club Pierre Charron, a cash game temple in the street of the same name near the Champs-Elysées, to Club Circus Paris, a stone's throw from the Parc des Princes, via Club Barrière on the Champs-Elysées, each applies the same strict rules of control and prevention. The aim is to guarantee enthusiasts a serene and entertaining gaming environment.

Parisian gaming clubs undergoing a revival: the new generation takes them over

Long the preserve of the initiated, Parisian gambling clubs are enjoying a real facelift. Over the past few years, a new generation has been coming through their doors: urban thirtysomethings, young professionals curious to discover live poker or the sensations of blackjack, couples looking for an original outing... Gone is the stuffy atmosphere, replaced by warmer, more accessible and, above all, more fun venues. Three addresses stand out from the crowd: Club Barrière, Club Pierre Charron and Club Circus.

Gaming clubs in Paris: how to get started

Want to experience the thrill of the gaming tables, but don't know where to start? Poker, Blackjack, Punto Banco, Ultimate Poker... Parisian gaming clubs open their doors to you. But how does it work? Which games should you play for the first time? And above all, where can you go for a great experience? Sortir à Paris gives you the keys to taking your first steps, with a focus on three not-to-be-missed establishments: Club Pierre Charron, Club Circus Paris and Club Barrière.

WSOP Circuit Paris 2026: The grand poker festival settles into the Partouche Pasino Club

From September 1 to 14, 2026, the World Series of Poker Circuit returns to Paris. Thirteen rings will be on the line at the Partouche Pasino Club, in a schedule that features events with €300 entry fees and a €1,500 Main Event.

Gaming clubs: the most astonishing superstitions among players

Lucky chips, a lucky seat, the color red, cards you won’t touch or dice you blow on before throwing… In gambling clubs, superstition is part of the scenery. A tour through these small rituals meant to attract fortune, to be found in Parisian venues. In a gaming club, everything should be a matter of probability. Each card is dealt at random, each dice roll is independent of the last, and no run of good (or bad) luck can predict the next. Yet, when the chips start to circulate, beliefs often reclaim their hold. A lucky object, a favorite spot, an outfit saved for big moments, or a simple pre-bet ritual: these habits cross generations of players and help sculpt the atmosphere of the gaming rooms.

A different way to visit Paris: discover the little-known gambling clubs

And what if you swapped classic museums and monuments for a different, more intimate Paris—nocturnal, but just as rich in sensations? Since the opening of gaming clubs in 2018, the capital has carved out a niche that sits halfway between casinos and Parisian private clubs. These are places where you can bet on a pair of aces, sip a cocktail while watching a game, or savor a refined dinner. Here’s a spotlight on three iconic addresses to see Paris from a different angle: Club Pierre Charron, Club Barrière, and Imperial Club Paris.

How much does it cost to play in a Paris gaming club?

Fancy a Las Vegas-style vibe in the heart of the capital? Since the opening of gaming clubs in Paris in 2018, several establishments offer poker, blackjack or even punto banco in a hushed setting. But before you try your luck, it's best to know how much an evening in a Parisian gambling club really costs. Entry fees, tournament buy-ins, cash game stakes, the price of drinks and meals... We investigated three emblematic addresses: Club Pierre Charron, Club Barrière and Club Circus Paris.

Gambling in Paris: understanding the distinction between gaming clubs and casinos

While there are over 200 casinos in France today, none are allowed to open in the capital. This singularity dates back to 1919, when the authorities, anxious to preserve public order in the country's most populous city, prohibited the opening of any casino within a 100-kilometre radius of Paris. An exception was made for the spa town of Enghien-les-Bains, the only casino authorized in the Île-de-France region.

Partouche Pasino Club in Paris, the new temple of gaming and a mega lifestyle venue with bars and a restaurant

Avenue de la Grande-Armée, in the 17th arrondissement, the Partouche Pasino Club opens its doors on May 12, 2026. Poker, blackjack, dining, bars... We got an early look at this massive gaming club, unlike any other, and here’s what awaits you.

Paris Club Elysées: the 1st poker room on the Champs-Elysées

Paris Club Elysées, a 2,500-square-metre gaming club on Rue Marbeuf, houses 23 gaming tables and is open daily from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. Here's more.

Barrière Poker Tour Paris 2026: a week of poker on the Champs-Élysées

Poker makes its grand return to the Champs-Élysées. From June 1 to 7, 2026, the Barrière Club Paris will host a new edition of the Barrière Poker Tour, one of the most popular festivals on the French circuit. For a week, passionate players, curious amateurs and seasoned competitors of major live events will gather in the heart of Paris in an atmosphere that blends strategy, adrenaline and a festive spirit.