Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford United Kingdom Overview

What This Place Actually Is

Aspers Casino sits up on Level 3 of Westfield Stratford City, in the part of the mall called The Loft. The full address is 312 The Loft, Montfichet Road, Olympic Park, London E20 1ET. It opened its doors in December 2011, so you are dealing with a relatively new, purpose-built venue rather than a reworked members club hidden in a basement somewhere.

There is one detail about its licence that is worth having in mind. Aspers Stratford was the first casino to operate under a “large” licence under the Gambling Act 2005. Compared with older sites still using the 1968 Act permissions, this category allows a bigger number of slot machines and a more spacious layout. The gaming floor comes in at around 65,000 square feet, which puts it among the largest single casino floors you can walk into in the UK.

The legal operator used to be Aspers (Stratford City) Limited, which held a UK Gambling Commission licence from 2014. In April 2025, several Aspers group companies, including this one, went into administration handled by FTI Consulting LLP. Genting Casinos UK Limited then acquired the Stratford property and kept it open, so there was no break in trading for visitors. You may now see it called Genting Casino Stratford with “formerly Aspers Casino Westfield” in brackets. Plenty of listings and reviews still use the Aspers name though, so treat them as the same physical place.

What You Can Actually Play Here

On the main floor you will see around 70 live tables in total. The line-up covers American Roulette, Double Zero Roulette, standard Blackjack, Punto Banco and Baccarat. Every one of these is a house-banked game, so you always play against the casino, not another player at the table. Chips move back and forth between you and the house, and the dealer runs everything.

The slot area holds roughly 150 machines. These include video slots, various jackpot titles and electronic roulette terminals. Stakes can be relatively low or higher, depending on the machine you sit at. The casino does not publish a list of software providers or game titles, so the exact mix is something you find out only once you are actually on the floor.

Poker has its own room, slightly away from the main noise. Cash games run alongside tournaments in several formats. Back in May 2021, the room switched from a full 24-hour schedule to fixed hours from 10:00 until 05:00 each day. Since Genting took over the venue, that timetable may well have altered again, so if poker is your main priority, check the current schedule before you make a specific trip.

There is also an on-site sportsbook counter. You can place wagers on current and upcoming sporting events while you are in the building, then step back to the tables or the bar. All bets and chips are settled in Pounds Sterling (GBP).

If you are new to table play, it helps to ease yourself in. Stand behind a table for a few spins or a couple of shoes, and simply watch how the dealer calls the action and how other players place their chips. Most dealers are completely fine with someone observing quietly, and you will get a feel for pace, minimums and etiquette before putting down your own money.

Getting There - By Tube, Train or Car

Westfield Stratford City is tied directly into Stratford station, so arriving by public transport is quite straightforward. From the station you can reach the mall via the London Underground (Central and Jubilee lines), London Overground services, National Rail trains and the DLR. Once you are in the complex, the casino is only a short walk away.

Arriving by car, you are aiming for Car Park B at Westfield Stratford City. From there, lifts run directly up to Level 3 where the casino entrance sits. A small practical note for sat-nav users: use postcode E20 1EJ instead of the casino’s own postcode. That takes you straight to the correct side of the car park and usually avoids a pointless loop or U-turn around the roads outside the centre.

Walking inside Westfield, you can reach Aspers from The Street, from the World Food Court area, or via the lifts in Car Park B. Just keep following signs for Level 3 or The Loft and you will eventually see casino branding in front of you.

A simple route from Stratford station on foot:

1. Leave the station via the Westfield Stratford City exit.
2. Follow the overhead signs for Level 3 or The Loft.
3. Use the escalators or lifts to reach Level 3.
4. Head towards the main food court or follow the casino arrows.
5. Once you are on Level 3, the entrance is clearly signed.

If you are driving in, the basic sequence is:

1. Set your sat-nav to postcode E20 1EJ.
2. On arrival, follow the Westfield signs that point to Car Park B.
3. Park your car on any of the levels inside Car Park B.
4. Walk into the lift lobby from the parking area.
5. Take the lift up to Level 3, which is labelled The Loft.
6. Step out, then follow the casino signs along the corridor.

Entry Rules and What to Expect at the Door

You do not pay anything to get in. There is no membership scheme you must join in advance, and no loyalty card required at the door. You simply walk up to the entrance and go through security. The one hard rule is age: you must be at least 18, and the staff are strict about checking this.

The venue uses a Challenge 25 approach. If the door team think you look under 25, they will ask you to produce ID before you set foot on the gaming floor. Valid identification includes a passport, a driving licence or another recognised government-issued card that clearly shows your date of birth. Bring something with you even if you know you are well over the limit; if you cannot prove it on the spot, you can be refused entry.

Dress code is described as smart casual. You do not need formalwear and nobody expects a tuxedo, but very relaxed outfits, such as full sportswear, can be turned away at the manager’s discretion. Overall, the feel is that of a mainstream city casino inside a shopping centre: fairly relaxed, quite busy, not “members-only” in tone.

From a regulatory point of view, Aspers (Stratford City) Limited has some history with the UK Gambling Commission. After an investigation, the Commission issued a formal warning and applied a £652,500 financial penalty for failures linked to anti-money laundering controls and social responsibility checks. Genting Casinos UK, which now operates the property, is another long-standing UKGC licensee and has its own track record with compliance and enforcement action.

Food, Drink and Everything Else

Away from the tables and slots, you have a couple of places to eat and drink. The Aspers Casino Terrace Bar appears in the Westfield Stratford City restaurant list as a Level 3 spot that you can reach directly from The Street and from the World Food Court. You are allowed in for food or drinks alone; playing is not mandatory once you are inside.

Screens are dotted around the casino floor and inside the bar areas, usually showing major fixtures from football, horse racing and other televised events. This fits neatly with the on-site sportsbook: you can sit with a drink, watch a match, then step over to the betting point or back to a roulette table without leaving the building. The idea is that the venue works as a social space as much as a gaming room.

If you want to get in touch before visiting, the main channels are:

1. Phone: +44 (0)20 8536 5630 - primary switchboard number.
2. Phone: +44 (0)20 8536 5636 - also listed in some local directories.
3. Website: aspersstratford.co.uk - for promotions and venue updates.
4. Facebook: Facebook.com/AspersCasino - general news and events.
5. Twitter/X: @AspersPoker - focused on poker, tournaments and formats.

The official site usually carries the latest offers and big event announcements. For poker specifically, the @AspersPoker account tends to post schedule changes and special tournament details earlier than generic listings.

Opening Hours and Current Status

Opening times can look a bit messy when you search online. Several general directories state that the casino operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with hours shown as 00:00 to 23:59. Other sources, especially those looking only at poker, mention a timetable of 10:00 to 05:00. In practice this seems to reflect that different products inside the venue run to different schedules, and that some of those were adjusted after the pandemic.

To avoid any wasted trip, it is better to treat the published times as a starting point and then confirm the exact hours with the casino. The easiest way is a quick phone call or a check of the official website during the week you plan to visit. This is much more important if you are heading there for a specific poker game than if you just want to play a few slots on the main floor. Christmas Day is commonly listed as a day when the venue is shut.

Throughout the administration phase in April 2025 and the later transfer to Genting, the casino remained operational. The address, layout and core set of games did not move. What may change gradually is the branding on signs, chips and advertising, as Genting brings the Stratford site further into its own portfolio, but for you as a visitor the basic experience is effectively the same floor under a slightly different corporate owner.