What Games Are Running on the Floor
Live dealer tables do not roll the moment the doors unlock. The building opens at 10:00, but croupiers only start dealing from 14:00, so turning up at midday purely for live play is usually a waste. Once the floor is live, it runs through to 05:00 most nights, which gives plenty of room for a proper session.
On the actual floor you will find American Roulette, Blackjack, Three Card Poker and Punto Banco as the core mix. That line-up can shift slightly with the day and crowd, and different poker formats appear when there is enough demand. From 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, the £1 Live Roulette tables go into the schedule - those sessions pull in a larger crowd and cheaper seats tend to disappear quickly.
Poker tournaments, mainly Texas Hold’em, are normally put on from around 20:00 on specific evenings. If cards are your main reason for heading over, it is worth ringing ahead. The tournament calendar is not totally rigid and a quick confirmation avoids a wasted journey.
| Game | Format | Live Gaming Start |
|---|---|---|
| American Roulette | Live dealer, multiple tables | 14:00 daily |
| Blackjack | Live dealer tables | 14:00 daily |
| Three Card Poker | Live dealer | 14:00 daily |
| Punto Banco | Live dealer | 14:00 daily |
| £1 Live Roulette | Promotional tables | 20:00 Fri and Sat |
| Poker Tournaments | Texas Hold’em format | From 20:00 selected nights |
Electronic roulette terminals and slots are active from opening time, separate from the live dealer area. So if you reach the casino before 14:00, you still have machines and e-roulette to pass the time, even though the staffed tables are not yet open.
One general bit of casino sense applies here too. When you are going out for a specific table game or tournament, pick up the phone the evening before and check it is still on. Timings move, tables close early, events get bumped about. A two-minute call removes a lot of hassle at the door.
Planning the Visit
Genting Casino Westcliff sits on Western Esplanade in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7QY, right on the seafront with the Thames estuary in front of it. There is parking close by and casino guests can get a reduced rate. To actually claim that discount, you have to log your registration number at reception when you come in, not on the way out.
Entry rules are straightforward. You must be at least 18 and you will need photo ID. A passport or driving licence is what most people bring. You do not have to be a member to walk onto the live gaming floor, but the My Genting loyalty scheme is genuinely useful - it unlocks member-only deals and connects directly with the booking set-up. Dress is smart casual. Sports kit, workwear and vests are not allowed on the tables, and security will stick to that.
If you want to set up a live dealer evening at Genting Westcliff, use this as a rough run-through:
- Ring +44 (0)1702 352 919 or email [email protected] to double-check when live gaming is running before you set off.
- If your focus is poker, confirm whether a Texas Hold’em tournament is actually scheduled that night.
- Put valid photo ID in your wallet or bag: passport or driving licence is fine.
- As you arrive, register your vehicle at reception so the parking discount is applied.
- If you are not already in it, join My Genting at the venue to tie your visit to the loyalty system.
- After 14:00, make your way to the live gaming floor once the dealers are in their seats.
- For the £1 Live Roulette offer, try to be around from 20:00 on Friday or Saturday; cheaper spots tend to go fast when the room fills.
- The bar and restaurant are open in line with casino hours, and the dining area looks straight out across the water.
The building is in the middle of a multimillion-pound refurbishment following a RAAC issue on site. Despite the works, access to gaming, the restaurant and live entertainment is being kept open. The live dealer floor remains up and running, so table play continues during the renovation phase.
Booking and the My Genting System
You can use the official Genting Casinos UK site to book. Through the online system it is possible to secure a restaurant table or reserve a gaming experience in advance. On busier Friday and Saturday evenings, especially when the £1 Roulette promo is drawing extra numbers, that online booking can make the difference between walking straight in or waiting around.
My Genting ties all of your visits together. The account records loyalty points, shows what offers you have available and lets you handle reservations digitally. Registration is free and you can either sign up when you are at Westcliff or complete the short form through the Genting Casinos UK platform before you turn up.
To book online for Westcliff, the journey looks like this:
- Visit the Genting Casinos UK website and move to the Westcliff casino page.
- Open the bookings section from there.
- Log in to your My Genting account, or set one up if you are new to Genting.
- Choose what you want to reserve - a dining table, a gaming experience or an event slot.
- Select a date and time, bearing in mind that live table gaming does not start before 14:00.
- Confirm the booking, then keep the reference number somewhere you can find it later.
- Turn up with your photo ID plus that booking reference so reception can pull up your details.
Groups, corporate bookings and private functions are handled slightly differently. For anything beyond a standard table or restaurant reservation, email the events team on [email protected]. The casino has run ticketed shows and themed evenings in the past, and that address is the route into those more bespoke options.
