Genting Casino Stratford United Kingdom

What the Venue Actually Is

Genting Casino Stratford is set on Level 3 of Westfield Stratford City, at 312 The Loft, Montfichet Road, London E20 1ET. It sits on the edge of the Olympic Park in east London, inside the London Borough of Newham. For years this floor has been talked about as the largest casino and poker space in the UK - first under a different banner, now under the Genting name.

The premises run under a full casino licence issued by Newham under the Gambling Act 2005. Alongside that, there are several active operating licences with the UK Gambling Commission, covering casino gaming, general betting, bingo and the linked remote permissions. The company responsible for the site is Genting Casino Stratford Limited, registered under company number 07246090, with Gambling Commission account number 26947 tied to it.

The house offer combines live tables, machine gaming, a poker room and a betting operation. UK and Irish horse racing, greyhounds, virtuals and live sports all sit under the same roof. Bingo permissions are in place as well. For a single property, it is a broad set of gambling products.

Getting There and Getting In

Stratford Station is a short walk, roughly four minutes at ordinary pace. Stratford International is not far either and works as an alternative route in. Drivers usually head for Car Park B at Westfield Stratford City, where the lift goes straight up to Level 3. Standard Westfield parking tariffs apply, so it is worth checking fees in advance if you plan a long stay.

At the door, staff ask for proof that guests are 18 or over. A photo ID or an existing membership card is needed. Passport, photocard driving licence or recognised citizen card are all accepted. Without ID, entry is refused, that rule is enforced rather than flexible. First timers can sign up on arrival and get a membership created at reception while they wait.

Opening hours are a small practical point. Genting’s own site lists the casino as running 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Westfield’s mall directory and TripAdvisor, on the other hand, show 10:00 to 22:00 daily. Those times likely refer to different sections of the operation - perhaps the casino floor versus sportsbook points or bar service - but for clarity it is much safer to call +44 (0) 20 8536 5630 before setting off.

A typical visit tends to look like this:

1. Travel in via Stratford or Stratford International and walk into Westfield Stratford City.
2. If using a car, park in Car Park B and ride the lift to Level 3.
3. At the entrance, show valid photo ID or your Genting membership card.
4. New visitors spend a few minutes at the door while staff register membership details.
5. Once inside, pick your area - main gaming floor, poker room, sports betting space or the hospitality side.
6. If you want a particular event or tournament, check the What’s On section at gentingcasinos.co.uk before you go.

The History - From Aspers to Genting

The casino first opened to the public in December 2011, carrying the Aspers branding and the name Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City. It was operated by Aspers (Stratford City) Limited and quickly became one of the most visible casino spots in London. Being located inside one of Europe’s largest urban shopping complexes, right beside the 2012 Olympic Park development, pushed footfall and profile.

For more than ten years the venue traded under the Aspers name. On the Gambling Commission premises register, historic records can still be seen for “Aspers (Stratford City) Ltd” and “Aspers Westfield Stratford City” at the same Montfichet Road location. That kind of overlap is typical when long-running sites change hands or brands; public databases tend to hold all earlier entries.

In 2025, Genting Casinos UK confirmed an acquisition and subsequent rebrand of the property. Following the deal, the casino began trading as Genting Casino Stratford. Existing Aspers members were moved into the Genting system rather than starting again from scratch. Companies House filings dated May 2025 show an AD01 form shifting the registered office to Genting Club Star City, Watson Road, Nechells, Birmingham B7 5SA, and an AD02 form that updates the register inspection address, taking it away from the old Aspers office details at Westfield and aligning it with Birmingham instead.

The official relaunch stretched over four days, mixing DJs, live acts and gaming-led promotions. Trade press pieces presented the event as the reopening of what was already regarded as the UK’s largest casino, now carrying Genting signage. Stratford is now part of a national portfolio of over 30 Genting-branded casinos spread across the country.

Genting Casinos UK - The Group Behind It

Genting Casinos UK Limited acts as the main operating company for all of Genting’s land-based UK casinos. It holds operating licence number 537 from the UK Gambling Commission. The registered office is Genting Club Star City, Watson Road, Birmingham B7 5SA, and it appears at Companies House under number 01519689 with VAT registration 482826028.

The group entered the UK casino sector in 2006 and has since followed a path of buying, refurbishing and developing venues. The estate sits at around 30 to 32 properties nationally, with several London locations given particular focus. Within that line up, Stratford stands out as the biggest single casino floor that Genting runs in Britain.

On paper, the Stratford casino itself is housed in a separate company, Genting Casino Stratford Limited, which has its own Gambling Commission account. Under account 26947, the following active licences show on the Commission’s public register:

1. Casino 2005 Act Non-Remote - licence 026947-N-310097-017
2. Casino Remote - licence 026947-R-313302-014
3. Bingo Non-Remote - licence 026947-N-310097-017
4. General Betting Standard Non-Remote - licence 026947-N-310097-017
5. General Betting Standard Ancillary Remote - licence 026947-A-310098-013
6. Bingo Ancillary Remote - licence 026947-A-310098-013

All of them are listed as active, under a premises licence falling into the Casino 2005 category with Newham as the licensing council.

Online Play Through Genting Casino

Alongside its physical sites, Genting operates an online casino at GentingCasino.com. That platform acts as a digital counterpart to the clubs, with Stratford included as part of the shared branding. Players can access slots, traditional table games and live dealer rooms from anywhere within the UK, without going to the venue.

Online operations are licensed separately from the land-based casinos, even though the Genting name runs across both. Opening an online account follows standard UK Gambling Commission rules. New customers create a profile, complete age and ID checks, and then fund the account in GBP before heading into the game lobby. In the account settings there are tools linked to responsible gambling: deposit caps, time reminders, and options to self-exclude if needed.

For details about the venue, including What’s On schedules or specific promotions, information is collected at gentingcasinos.co.uk. Queries about the online games and remote play are handled through GentingCasino.com instead.

Responsible Gambling

Every Genting operation in the UK, whether at Genting Casino Stratford or through the online sites, runs under social responsibility rules imposed by the UK Gambling Commission. The ID check at the door is tied directly to those rules; it is an age control measure, not just a courtesy. Players who run into problems, disputes or concerns can refer cases to the Gambling Commission or use it to report regulatory issues. Independent help also exists through national bodies that provide support and advice under the UK gambling support framework.