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• Mar 29, 2019 Kosovo has banned all gambling for the next decade in an attempt to crack down on crime after two casino staff were murdered last week. Betting, particularly on sport, has become hugely popular.

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Even though the Republic of Kosovo is only partially recognized as a country by other nations, it has been independent since 2008. This Southeastern European country is entirely enclosed by land and surrounded by Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, and Serbia. To reiterate, Kosovo has a significant bearing in the Balkan Peninsula. When it comes to gambling, the Kosovar market is on the small side of the scale and is still just emerging as an industry.

List of Casinos in Kosovo

Below is a list of all casinos currently operating in the regions of Kosovo.

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History of Casinos in Kosovo

Prior to its independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008, Kosovar authorities passed Law No. 2004/35 on Games of Chance with respect to two United Nations regulations: UNMIK Regulation No. 2001/9 of May 15, 2001, and UNMIK Regulation No. 2001/19 of September 13, 2001.

According to these laws, gambling is divided into three forms: classic games of chance, specific games of chance, and other electronic games. Classic games of chance include lottery games, pool, Keno, Toto, sports betting, gaming machines, bingo, and lotto. Specific games of chance are casino (table) games, betting on events, and gaming machines in clubs and casinos.

Also, the Ministria e Financave (Ministry of Finance, previously known as the Ministry of Economy and Finance) was assigned the role of overseeing the gambling industry. Its duties include issuing licenses, ensuring gambling activities and facilities are in accordance with regulations, and treasury duties. Worthy of note is that the law is intact today and has neither been amended nor supplemented since it came into effect.

Furthermore, the country has been putting a lot of efforts into building an impressive tourism industry since it gained independence; so, the gambling sector is expected to grow soon. As of June 2018, the gambling sector is particularly small, as operators and investors seem to be relatively uninterested in entering the market.

Current Gambling Climate

Gambling is legal in Kosovo and the Ministry of Finance is the regulatory authority, which oversees the entire sector. With only one casino and a state monopoly on most forms of gambling, Kosovo’s gambling market offers little to no variety. The lone casino is, however, built with total elegance and luxury in mind. Even though the casino cannot compete with any of those in Las Vegas, Macau, or the majority of other European countries, the casino has enough to entertain any player.

After its short run with the Yugoslav Dinar, German Mark, Swiss Franc, and even the U.S. dollar, Kosovo has been using the Euro as its sole currency since 2002, shortly after it became a mandate of the United Nations. However, Kosovo is yet to be a Member State of the European Union; the establishment of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in 1999 is the biggest international recognition Kosovo has achieved till this day.

It is also worth noting that a total of 117 states — which consist of members of the United Nations, European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and Organization of Islamic Cooperation — have recognized Kosovo as an independent state as of early 2018.

Covering the issue of languages, Albanian and Serbian are the official languages of Kosovo with Romani, Gorani, Turkish, and Bosnian as known regional languages. Foreign languages such as English and German are also widely spoken—especially by young individuals.

Casinos in Kosovo by Area

The lone casino is situated in the heart of Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. It provides players with 50 gaming machines and 17 table games from 14:00 through 06:00 (GMT+2) daily.

Types of Casinos in Kosovo

King Casino Prishtina is a pseudo-standalone casino, which means it offers just a little more than casino games: a restaurant. Luckily, it is situated near hotels, resorts, bars, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments as there are dozens of them in Pristina. (Swiss Diamond Hotel Pristina is one of the top hotels.)

Table Games in Kosovo

The exact games available in the casino is difficult to deduce as the casino is almost nonexistent on the Internet; however, there is an assortment of slot machines and table games such as baccarat, blackjack, poker, and roulette. (Caribbean Stud Poker and American Roulette are specifically available.)

Poker in Kosovo

Poker is exclusively available in the sole casino as there are no poker clubs in Kosovo. Similarly, bingo games are almost nonexistent in the country, considering there are no bingo halls and the national lottery does not organise bingo games—but some are related to bingo.
Pertaining to the lottery, lottery and lottery-related games are organised by the state-owned company Lotaria e Kosoves, which runs as a state monopoly. The lottery offers Joker, Loto 7 of 39, TeleBingo, Lotaria Instant, Instant Beto Fito, and Keno. There are 30 selling points spread across more than 10 cities.

Sports Betting in Kosovo

Moving to sports betting, the Lotaria e Kosoves also holds a state monopoly here. There is a number of betting shops in the country where betting on football/soccer, wrestling, volleyball, skiing, basketball, swimming, handball, boxing, and other sporting events is carried out. Meanwhile, horse and greyhound racing are neither organised nor available in the betting shops.

Online Gambling in Kosovo

Pertaining to online gambling, the Kosovar authorities have nothing against gambling on websites that are not licensed in the country. This is due to the fact that there is no legal framework governing online gambling — no licensing or regulations. So, players can gamble on any website without being prosecuted. The Lotaria e Kosoves also offer lottery games online.

Facts About Casinos in Kosovo

– In Kosovo, persons under the age of 18 are forbidden to participate in any form of gambling.

– Surprisingly, Kosovo has an active cryptocurrency community. In fact, the first Bitcoin ATM in the country was installed in the heart of Pristina on July 17, 2011. It is a two-way ATM manufactured by General Bytes and operated by information technology and services company Albvision Group Ltd. This made Kosova the first country to host a virtual currency machine in the Balkan Peninsula, and the ATM was announced to support BTC and 10 other coins. Ironically, this was moments after the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (Banka Qendrore e Republikes se Kosoves) released a fair warning about digital currencies, stating the use of such currencies can result in financial loss which the Kosovar authorities will never reimburse.

– In addition to the Central Bank, the Government of Kosovo and Kosovar financial institutions and banks do not support the use or exchange of cryptocurrencies. But, luckily, there are no laws that pronounce virtual currencies illegal. Hence, Bitcoin gambling is very feasible considering the fact that gambling on offshore websites attracts no prosecution. The cryptocurrency community is also growing; Coin ATM Radar presently reports four ATMs in the country and the likes of LocalBitcoins, Paxful, and SpectroCoin support Kosovo.

– In 2000, the National Lottery of Belgium (Loterie Nationale de Belgique) organised a scratch card game called Kosovo to help Kosovo and Albania by directly giving the victims of the crisis in both countries the profits generated.

– The Lotaria e Kosoves is a member of the European State Lotteries and Toto Association.

Kosta Novaković 20,10000Prishtinë

Located 500 m from Newborn Monument in Pristina, Hotel Prishtina features an indoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

The rooms are decorated in classic style and are all air-conditioned. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is available. Each comes with a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.

Guests can use the gym. There is a 24-hour front desk.

Skanderbeg Statue Pristina is 0.7 mi from Hotel Prishtina, while Emin Gjiku Ethnographic Museum is 1.1 mi away.

Pristina Airport is 9.3 mi away. Free airport shuttle is possible upon previous request.

Rooms: 9

Facilities of Hotel Prishtina

General

• WiFi in all areas

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service
• Bar

• Breakfast in the room
• Snack bar

• Grocery deliveries
• Kids' meals
• Kid-friendly buffet

Pool and Spa

• Sauna
• Fitness center
• Spa
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi

• Indoor pool
• Indoor pool (year-round)
• Waterslide

• Rooftop pool
• Pool/Beach towels
• Swimming pool

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk
• Express check-in/out

• Baggage storage

• Private check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

• Kids' TV channels

Cleaning Services

• Laundry
• Dry cleaning

• Ironing service

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• Shoeshine
• Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet facilities
• Business center

• Fax/Photocopying

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• VIP room facilities
• Elevator

• Soundproof rooms
• Heating

• Smoke-free property
• Air conditioning
• Adults only

Safety & security

• Safe
• 24-hour security

• Security alarm

• Smoke alarms
• Fire extinguishers

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• Process in place to check health of guests
• First aid kits available

• Access to healthcare professionals
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Face masks for guests available

Physical distancing

• Contactless check-in/out
• Cashless payment available

• Physical distancing rules followed

• Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

• Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

• Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

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• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

Policies of Hotel Prishtina

These are general hotel policies for Hotel Prishtina. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

From 13:00 hours

Check-out

11:00 - 11:30 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

All children under 12 years are charged EUR 15 per night when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 3.

There is no capacity for cribs in the room.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

• Maestro
• Mastercard
• Visa

The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.