Casino Kitzbuhel
Kitzbuhel is not only Austria’s oldest ski resort, which has been attracting lovers of the great outdoors for years. It is also the town and home to a unique casino, housed in a building that dates back to 1274. The old building has been carefully preserved. Its owners have managed to create a comfortable environment for casino-goers, without losing sight of its colour and historic value, to meet all the requirements of modern man.
Casino Kitzbuhel opened in December 1934. The Second World War and the first post-war years were a hiatus from the establishment. It resumed hosting players in 1954. During its existence the building where the casino is located has been renovated several times to meet the changing demands of visitors. The most recent renovations to date were carried out in 2006.
Casino Kitzbuhel offers gamblers a relatively small selection of slots – about fifty titles. However, this is only the best of the best. Moreover, their range: from quite democratic with very small minimum bets to a set of slots with high stakes, attracting high rollers, that is – gamblers-professionals visiting the casino to play at high or maximum stakes.
The casino also offers players an assortment of the most popular and widely played table and card games.
The casino is also known for its very interesting and attractive loyalty program. Bonus points are awarded based on the amount of time the player spends in the casino, as well as the amount of one-off bets and the total amount of money they’ve wagered at the casino. Bonus points can be exchanged for tokens, casino credit or a voucher for dinner at a restaurant.
There are two restaurants located in the casino and a restaurant and bar at the nearby Q! Hotel Maria Theresia. Depending on their needs and availability, guests can choose a room to stay overnight: from relatively modest, small rooms with all the technology and furniture needed for a comfortable stay, to luxurious suites for guests who can, and will, pay for top-quality accommodations.
Kitzbühel is known not only as a resort town for ski lovers and gamblers, it is also a town with some pretty interesting sights to see in between visits to the casino. These include the ancient Kaps castle from the 17th century, Lebenberg Castle, the ski equipment museum, Ellmis Zauberwelt amusement park and several water parks.
Tour operators organize junket tours in Kitzbühel – a popular pastime among gambling enthusiasts, when a player, in exchange for obligation to spend in a casino a specified amount of time and bet no less than the amount agreed in the tour operator and the host party, gets rid of the hassle associated with transportation, accommodation, and entertainment programs. These are taken care of by the tour operator and the host.
