James Bond, the iconic British spy, (not to be confused with Austin Powers) has visited several casinos across the world in his films. These locations often serve as glamorous backdrops for high-stakes games and pivotal scenes in the series. Here’s a list of the most notable casinos James Bond has visited in his movies.
In Casino Royale (2006), James Bond visits the fictional Casino Royale in Montenegro, which is the centerpiece of the high-stakes poker game in the film. However, this wasn’t filmed in Montenegro.
The Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, serves as the filming location for the Hotel Splendide, and also the casino (thought it doesn’t have one).
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In Dr. No (1962), Bond is first introduced to audiences at Le Cercle at Les Ambassadeurs Club in London, England, where he plays chemin de fer.
In GoldenEye (1995), Bond plays baccarat against Xenia Onatopp at the iconic Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco.
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In Thunderball (1965), Bond visits The Pink Palace Hotel & Casino, also known as The Ocean Club, in Nassau, Bahamas, where he plays baccarat. Bond plays chemin de fer at Café Martinique in Nassau, Bahamas, although it is not technically a casino.
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In Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Bond visits the fictional Whyte House Casino in Las Vegas, USA, owned by the villain Willard Whyte. This was actually The Las Vegas Hilton, now Westgate.
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Skyfall (2012) sees Bond tracking a lead to the Floating Dragon Casino in Macau, China.
In Licence to Kill (1989), Bond visits the Casino de Isthmus City in the fictional country of Isthmus, owned by drug lord Franz Sanchez.
The 1967 non-Eon production of Casino Royale also features a casino of the same name in Royale-les-Eaux, France, where the story’s baccarat game takes place.
These casinos represent a mix of real and fictional locations, providing the backdrop for some of Bond’s most famous gambling scenes throughout the film series.