Venue Profile
Genting Casino Bolton sits on Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 2HA. Main contact number: +44 (0)1204 381811. The site is operated by Genting Casinos UK Limited under a local licence issued by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
There is no membership scheme needed at the door. You walk in, staff may ask for ID, and that is the entire entry process. Standard UK age control applies - only guests aged 18 or over are allowed in, with no flexibility on that rule. Doors open daily at 12:00 PM. Closing time is quoted as somewhere between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM depending on the source used, so for very late visits it is better to confirm by phone. The bar service finishes at 3:00 AM. Live table games do not operate during the afternoon - they usually start from 5:00 PM, while electronic machines and terminals are active from midday.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|
| Address | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HA |
| Phone | +44 (0)1204 381811 |
| Opens | 12:00 PM daily |
| Closes | 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM (varies) |
| Bar closes | 3:00 AM |
| Live games from | 5:00 PM |
| Electronic terminals | From 12:00 PM |
| Entry | Open-door, age verification required |
The location is central within Bolton and reachable using local public transport routes. No complicated transfer plans or unusual access rules reported.
Licensing and Regulatory Status
Genting Casinos UK Limited operates under an active business licence with the UK Gambling Commission, registered under account number 537. Genting Casino Bolton is listed on the UKGC public register as a licensed land-based casino premises. Oversight at local level is handled by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council as the designated licensing authority.
The licensing package for Genting covers several areas. Land-based casinos and remote operations are managed under the same corporate licence structure, yet the Bolton address itself is only a physical venue. No part of the Genting online casino platforms are formally tied to this specific site.
| Licence Type | Licence Number | Status |
|---|
| Casino Non-Remote (1968 Act) | 000537-N-103203-037 | Active |
| Casino Non-Remote (2005 Act) | 000537-N-103203-037 | Active |
| Gaming Machine Technical Non-Remote | 000537-N-103203-037 | Active |
| General Betting Standard Non-Remote | 000537-N-103203-037 | Active |
| Linked Gambling Software Non-Remote | 000537-N-103203-037 | Active |
| Casino Remote | 000537-R-103205-032 | Active |
| Gaming Machine Technical Remote | 000537-R-103205-032 | Active |
| General Betting Standard Remote | 000537-R-103205-032 | Active |
| Linked Gambling Software Remote | 000537-R-103205-032 | Active |
Corporate administration is handled from the head office at Resorts World Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PU. The trading style “genting casino” appears as an active name on the Gambling Commission register. If a customer dispute is not closed at venue level, the formal escalation path goes through the UKGC, as it does for other licensed UK operators.
All of the above can be checked independently on gamblingcommission.gov.uk by using business account number 537 or by searching the premises register using the Bolton BL1 2HA address.
Games on the Floor
The gaming layout splits into two main areas: live-dealer tables and electronic products. Confirmed live games are Blackjack and Roulette, both available from 5:00 PM onwards. Before that time, the focus is on electronic tables, terminals and slot-style machines that come online from the 12:00 PM opening.
Comments from visitors indicate that the slots and terminals look reasonably up to date rather than very old cabinets. There is no official, public game catalogue for this particular casino. Anyone needing a specific rule set, side bet, or poker format would be better off calling ahead to ask what is currently running. Inside the casino there is a bar that works as a separate social space, trading until 3:00 AM most nights.
Confirmed on-site:
- Live-dealer Blackjack and Roulette operating from 5:00 PM.
- Electronic gaming terminals running from 12:00 PM.
- Slot machines described as “reasonably new” in user feedback.
- Bar service available until 3:00 AM.
- Full restaurant operation for this site is not confirmed.
- A Bolton-only loyalty or rewards scheme is not confirmed in the public data.
There is no published food menu for Genting Casino Bolton at the time of writing. Guests who need sit-down dining or certain food options should contact the venue first and check what is actually available on the day.
