Can One Visit Casinos in Northern Cyprus without Playing?

You’ve probably heard that in Northern Cyprus casinos, you can get free drinks and food. But can you take advantage of this without losing money?

The short answer is both yes and no. More precisely, yes, but not for long and with some caveats.

• Player Reward System in Casinos
• Player Control in Casinos
• Frequently Asked Questions About Casinos

Player Reward System in Northern Cyprus Casinos

To ensure players feel comfortable and don’t get distracted from playing, all Northern Cyprus casinos offer players alcoholic drinks, snacks, and even cigarettes. This is primarily for those playing at slot machines and tables.

There are also separate restaurants, usually several on the premises of large casinos. They offer food buffet-style, comparable to a 4 or even 5-star hotel. Not around the clock, but during lunch or dinner times, although at other times you can still find simple soups and pide. Restaurants often serve alcoholic beverages during service hours as well.

Player Control in Northern Cyprus Casinos

But there are a few “buts.” After all, casinos are not charity organizations.

When entering a casino restaurant, you will be asked to show your guest registration card. Operators can see your card transactions, and if you’ve just registered, you’ll be allowed into the restaurant. However, if you don’t continue playing, the lack of transactions may result in being denied entry.

There are often different restaurant tiers depending on your account turnover. You may be redirected from one venue within the casino to another, simpler one. Of course, VIP cardholders have separate restaurants.

The distribution of drinks, snacks, and cigarettes along rows of slot machines also doesn’t happen randomly. The waiter checks if you are playing and, in some cases, notes your card number. If operators decide you’re not spending enough, your order may not be fulfilled, or it may be served in a reduced form.

In general, you can enjoy the atmosphere, alcohol, and good food for a while. But after some time, service will simply stop. So you’ll need to lose some money. Or win—depending on your luck.

Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Cyprus Casinos

Where are casinos located in Northern Cyprus?

There are about 30 casinos in Northern Cyprus, most of which are located along the coast in Kyrenia, with several in Bafra and further south along the coast in Famagusta. Additionally, there are several casinos in the capital, Nicosia. Here is the list of the most famous casinos in Northern Cyprus.

Is there a dress code in Northern Cyprus casinos?

Yes, casinos do not allow entry in shorts and tank tops. The preferred attire is trousers or jeans, a t-shirt with not very short sleeves, or a shirt. As an exception, you may be allowed to enter Merit Crystal in not too short shorts, but in the nearby Merit Royal, you would not be allowed in such attire.

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