Etiquette
Your first visit
Age, ID, dress, money and manners at Germany's six casinos, checked against each venue's own published rules on 20 October 2026. Where a venue says nothing, so do we.
Before you go
Age. 18 in Berlin, Wiesbaden and Bad Homburg. 21 in Baden-Baden (Baden-Württemberg law, per the casino) and at the two Bavarian casinos in Bad Wiessee and Lindau. In Bavaria, adults of 18 to 20 may be admitted only at the casino's discretion and with a companion aged 21 or over, and they may not play. Minors are barred everywhere.
ID. Bring a valid official photo ID. Baden-Baden wants the original passport or ID card and refuses a photo on your phone. Bad Homburg accepts an ID card or passport. Berlin accepts an official photo ID. Wiesbaden asks for an official photo ID that is clearly recognisable.
Exclusion check. Germany has a nationwide exclusion system, OASIS, run by Hesse for all states. At casinos the check happens at entry and before your first game, using name, first name and date of birth. Bad Homburg registers every guest; Berlin records name, birthplace, date of birth, nationality and address and keeps them for a year.
At a glance
| Casino | Age | Entry | Dress | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Baden | 21, original ID | €5 for the classic games; slots free | Men: jacket (loan jacket €10); neat clothing | Roulette 15:00–02:00 (03:00 Fri–Sat) |
| Wiesbaden | 18, photo ID | Free | Appropriate clothing; no jacket rule; no sportswear, hoodies or men’s shorts | Classic games 14:45–03:00 (04:00 Fri–Sat) |
| Bad Homburg | 18, photo ID; every guest registers | €2.50 day ticket; slots free | Avoid very casual clothing; loan jacket if in doubt | Classic games 14:30–03:00 (04:00 Fri–Sat) |
| Berlin | 18, official photo ID | €2 per visit | Not published | Daily 11:00–03:00; roulette and blackjack from 17:00 |
| Tegernsee | 21; 18–20 only if accompanied and not playing | Free (dated source) | Neat clothing; jacket rule unverified | Not verified |
| Lindau | 21; 18–20 only if accompanied and not playing | Free (dated source) | Neat clothing; jacket rule unverified | Not verified |
What to wear
Baden-Baden is the strictest. In the classic rooms, men need long trousers and a jacket (shirt and tie welcome; a loan jacket is €10 at reception), and sport or functional shoes, open shoes and multicoloured printed casual shirts are not allowed. Women should avoid leisure and sportswear and flip-flops. The slot hall asks for neat casual clothing. The casino's English page says "suit jacket or tuxedo", which differs from the German wording.
Bad Homburg asks for festive clothing and no very casual wear. T-shirts, shorts, sports shoes and sandals do not fit; men are welcome without a tie in an open shirt or polo, and a loan jacket is offered if in doubt.
Wiesbaden asks for appropriate clothing including shoes, says a business look is not needed and accepts casual dress. It does not allow offensive or racist prints, camouflage, club jerseys, sportswear, hoodies, very ripped jeans, men’s shorts, tank tops, sandals, flip-flops, visible lace-up boots or headwear. No jacket, tie or loan-jacket rule is published.
For Berlin we found no dress code on the casino's pages or in its house rules. Bad Wiessee and Lindau ask for neat clothing and welcome Tracht, per a dated state magazine (Lindau's tourist office also says neat clothing); a third-party listing mentions a jacket for men at Bad Wiessee, which we could not confirm. When a venue is silent, dress smartly and ask.
Money, chips and tipping
The currency is the euro. Wiesbaden exchanges nearly all convertible currencies and traveller's cheques at the cashier, sells chips from €2 at reception, takes euro cash at the tables, and lets you buy chips with a debit card (PIN) or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, with ID); it does not pay winnings back to a card. Berlin plays in house chips or domestic cash; exchange chips before you leave, because colour chips stay at the roulette table. The other casinos do not state their payment rules.
Tipping. Wiesbaden says it is customary to give one thirty-fifth of a win to the staff pool, which pays salaries and is not an extra tip. Bad Homburg describes a tradition of giving a chip equal to your stake when you win on a number, voluntary. In Berlin, staff may not accept tips, and donations to the boxes go to the operator. We found nothing for Baden-Baden or Bavaria.
House rules
Photos and phones. Berlin bans photography, filming and audio recording outside designated selfie areas, and bans playing at the casino and with another provider at the same time on a mobile device. Outside food and drink, weapons and animals can lead to refusal. Smoking. Baden-Baden has a general ban with designated smoking areas in the slot and classic areas; Wiesbaden mentions smoking and non-smoking areas at its American roulette. Coat check: none of the pages we could read describes one.
Closing days differ. Baden-Baden, Wiesbaden, Bad Homburg and Berlin close on 24 and 25 December; the Bavarian state magazine lists 24 December for Bad Wiessee and Lindau. Wiesbaden, Bad Homburg and Berlin close on Good Friday (Baden-Baden's 2026 list included it). See each dossier for the 2026 dates.
Visiting without playing
Baden-Baden runs morning tours at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 (the 13:00 one in English): €10 for adults, €4 for ages 6 to 16, no ID check and no entry restrictions; operating days are not stated. A tour during play (15:30–19:00, about 40 minutes, €150 for up to 20 people plus €5 entry each) needs 21+, ID and a jacket. Wiesbaden invites guests to enjoy the atmosphere or a drink at either bar with no obligation to play; its restaurant is for playing guests only. Berlin has a tour inside its Welcome (€39) and Dinner (€79) packages. For the others, we found no tour and could not confirm whether non-players may dine.
Responsible play
Gambling can be addictive. Free, confidential advice is available on 0800 1 37 27 00, the line of the Federal Institute for Public Health (BIÖG, formerly the BZgA): Monday to Thursday 10:00–22:00, Friday to Sunday 10:00–18:00. The BIÖG's check-dein-spiel.de offers self-tests and counselling. Wiesbaden's player-protection line is +49 611 536 150 and Berlin's +49 30 25599-130.
Self-exclusion can be requested from the casino or directly from the authority, for a default minimum of a year (a shorter personal minimum, not below three months, is possible); lifting it is never automatic and needs a written application after the minimum period. At Bad Homburg you can apply at reception or by post with a copy of your ID. A relative or the operator can also request an exclusion, for at least a year, after the player is heard. More on our responsible play page.
Questions
Can tourists visit German casinos?
Yes. The published entry rules concern age and a valid official photo ID, and none of the pages we read mention nationality. The ID is also used for an exclusion-list check.
Do I have to gamble?
Wiesbaden says there is no obligation to play and invites guests to enjoy a bar; Lindau's tourist office says the same for its casino. Baden-Baden runs morning tours that need no ID.
Is a passport better than a national ID card?
Either is accepted at the casinos that name documents (Baden-Baden, Bad Homburg, Berlin). Residence permits, driving licences and digital IDs are refused at Bad Homburg, and driving licences, work, student and press IDs and credit cards at Berlin.
Can I use my phone?
Berlin bans photography, filming and audio recording outside designated selfie areas, and bans playing with another provider on a mobile device while you play there. The other casinos do not state a phone rule.
Where can I get help?
The free national helpline is 0800 1 37 27 00 (BIÖG, formerly the BZgA): Monday to Thursday 10:00–22:00 and Friday to Sunday 10:00–18:00.
Rules checked 2026-10-20 on each casino's own pages and in the state regulations. Bavarian casino pages could not be read, so those entries are partial. Confirm before you travel.