Hey Hoteliers,
it’s time to raise the stakes by adding a casino zone to your hotels!
The Casino Zone was introduced with the Las Vegas map and now its had some initial tweaks we're ready to talk about it in full! Now before we start, a reminder that this zone is an add-on to your hotel - we fully recommend building your hotel first so you don't go bankrupt if your casino needs a bit of adjusting after it's been built. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this zone tick.
Core Mechanics: How the Casino Zone Works
The Casino Zone is designed to simulate a real-world gambling floor with a mix of slot machines and table games. Here’s what you’ll be managing:
Global Cash Reserve: All casino games now pull from a single shared pot, making it easier to manage reserves.
Casino Overview Window: A centralized dashboard lets you adjust bet sizes, monitor reserves and profits!
Recommended Reserve Size: Based on your zone setup, the game suggests how much cash you should keep on hand to avoid running dry during peak hours. However this isn't a fail safe, you will still need to check in every so often.
House Edge: Yes, your casino has a house edge, which means your guests are less likely to win or win big but sometimes the lucky ones will hit a jackpot!
Game Types & Guest Preferences
Not all guests gamble the same way. The Casino Zone includes:
Slot Machines: Easy to place and manage, but only appeal to certain guest types.
Table Games: Blackjack, roulette, and more - these attract high-end guests and require Croupier staff to operate.
Guest behaviour is dynamic:
Upper Crust & Brat Guests: These VIPs won’t touch slot machines. They demand elegant table games and top-tier service.
Guests are also more likely to gamble in your casinos on the Las Vegas map. After all Las Vegas is the home of the most casinos in the world!
Casino Staff: Croupiers
Croupiers are the new staff type introduced with casinos and they run the table games in your casino. They will move between tables needed depending on guest demand but if all your tables are busy, you will need a croupier on all of them.
Like other staff members, croupiers require breaks and all have attributes that affect their ability to complete tasks/their behaviour. Previous attributes can be applied to croupiers, but there are three croupier specific attributes to watch out for, spinophobic, betting junkie and hypnotist! 
Strategic Tips for Casino Success
Balance Layout: Mix slots and tables to cater to a wider range of guests.
Staff Smartly: Make sure you have enough croupiers but remember you also have to pay wages!
Monitor Reserves: Keep an eye on your global pot - running out of cash can tank guest satisfaction.
Adjust your bets: Minimum bets will appeal to different guest types, but also increase you profit if you balance it juuuust right!
It needs to be swanky: Use decor to boost your diamond rating!
Whether you’re building a cozy corner casino for a bar or a sprawling gambling palace, we want to see your casinos - so make sure to share them in the screenshot area or tag us on social media!
- The Hotel Architect Team