Park Casino
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Park is the other big casino in Nova Gorica, the Slovenian town on the Italian border, and it's run by the same company as Casino Perla: HIT d.d. Nova Gorica. HIT pitches it as "just the right size", cosier than its sibling. That's marketing, but the numbers back the general idea: 396 slot machines here against Perla's 760.
The big plus is short. Entry is free. Always.
Everything below is from Park's own site and the Slovenian Ministry of Finance, read on November 3, 2026. The facts table on this page has the raw figures.
At a glance
- Best for
- A smaller, quieter floor with no door fee on any day
- The catch
- Only five tables, and the slots aren't open round the clock Monday to Thursday
- Bring
- Passport, ID card or driving licence, the original
- Dress
- Neat and casual; no shorts, flip-flops, sportswear or hats
- Smoking
- Only on the Open Air terrace, 56 slots
- Ignore
- The hours printed in the FAQ; they contain a typo
On this page
Before you go
| Entry | free (FAQ: 'Admission to the casino is always free of charge', as of 2026-11-03) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 |
| ID | Valid ID (passport, identity card or driving licence) shown at casino reception registration; invalid IDs and copies are refused |
| Dress code | There is no dress code. However, neat clothing is recommended. Shorts, flip-flops, and sportswear, as well as headgear are not welcome. There is however no need to wear an evening dress. |
| Opening hours | Slots: Monday-Thursday 9am-3am; Friday-Sunday non-stop ('open non-stop from Friday 9am until Sunday 3am'). Gaming tables: Monday-Thursday 2pm-2am; Friday-Saturday and pre-holiday 2pm-3am; Sunday and holiday noon-2am. |
| Games | 396 slot machines (including 56 in the Open Air terrace area, where smoking is allowed), with progressive jackpots and electronic roulettes; 5 gaming tables in operation (reopened Thursday 17 September) offering American Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco and Ultimate Texas Hold'em (House Money Black Jack side bet also listed); Bingo Jolly Friday-Sunday and holidays. |
| Getting there | Delpinova 5, 5000 Nova Gorica, with two free parking lots (in front of the entrance and on the south side of the building); a paid transfer service can be booked via the Contact Center. |
| Operator | HIT d.d. Nova Gorica (Hit Universe of Fun) |
From the casino’s official website, checked on November 3, 2026. Rules change: check before you go.
What the place is like, by HIT's description
Most of the floor is slots: modern, classic and video machines, some on progressive jackpots, plus electronic roulettes. The Open Air area sits on the terrace above the main entrance, with 56 slot machines, and it's the one spot where smoking is allowed.
The live tables came back recently. HIT says five tables are in operation, reopened on Thursday 17 September, running American Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco and Ultimate Texas Hold'em, with a House Money Black Jack side bet listed too. It also says it's gradually expanding the range, so check before you go if tables are the point of your trip. Bingo Jolly runs Friday to Sunday and on holidays.
Park says it has no separate high-stakes privé. If you want one, Perla has both a slot privé and a table privé.
Something you won't expect: the casino page promotes an art collection, Artprints, with 118 graphic works by 22 artists from the Primorska region and across the border, made between 1951 and 1989. The site also lists the Tiffany restaurant and dinner-and-show evenings. Nothing on the pages we read describes tours or visits for people who don't play, so we can't tell you how you'd see the prints without going through reception.
Opening hours, and the typo to ignore
The casino page gives the hours in detail. Slots run 9am to 3am Monday to Thursday, then non-stop from Friday 9am until Sunday 3am. Tables open 2pm to 2am Monday to Thursday, 2pm to 3am on Friday, Saturday and pre-holidays, and noon to 2am on Sundays and holidays.
The FAQ page prints something else: "Monday-Thursday: 9pm-3pm". That's almost certainly a typo, since it would mean the casino opens after it closes. We've used the casino page's figures. If you're planning a late weekday trip, ring ahead.
One gap remains. The casino page doesn't spell out slot hours for the rest of Sunday after that 3am mark, while the FAQ lists Friday to Sunday as "24/24". Tables open at noon on Sunday either way. Ask if it matters.
Entry rules, ID and dress
You must be 18, and under-18s can't come in even with a parent. That's Slovenian law.
Register at casino reception with a valid passport, identity card or driving licence. Copies and invalid documents are refused.
The dress rules match Perla's word for word. No formal code; HIT recommends neat clothing and says shorts, flip-flops, sportswear and headgear aren't welcome. Evening dress isn't needed.
Smoking is banned inside, and since 1 January 2026 Slovenia doesn't allow enclosed smoking rooms either. Hence the terrace.
Self-exclusion in Slovenia covers every casino in the country at once, for between six months and three years. Our guide to Slovenian gambling law has the details.
Playing versus just looking
Park is built for people who play. There's no published visitor programme, no heritage tour, nothing for the curious non-gambler beyond the restaurants and the events calendar.
If you play, the maths is the usual. Every slot here loses money on average over time, and the machine won't show you its RTP setting from across the room. Five tables also means that on a busy weekend evening you may wait for a seat. I'd treat the slots as the main event and the tables as a bonus.
Should you pick Park or Perla? Park is free every day and smaller. Perla is bigger, open 24/7, has far more tables, and charges €5 at weekends unless you're exempt. For a first look at either, honestly, it comes down to whether five tables is enough for you.
Set a budget before you walk in
Free entry is nice, and it's also the reason the budget has to be yours. Nobody charges you to walk in, so the only number that matters is what you put into the machines. Decide it before you park, in cash, and walk out when it's gone. Our responsible gambling guide has more on limits and where to get help.
Getting there
The address is Delpinova 5, 5000 Nova Gorica. There are two free car parks, one in front of the entrance and one on the south side of the building. HIT also offers a paid transfer service, which you book through its Contact Center. Park's site doesn't give train or airport distances; Perla's FAQ, from the same operator, does.
HIT holds the state concession for Casino Park until 30 June 2029, according to the Ministry of Finance's 2026 register.
Frequently asked questions
Is entry to Park Casino Nova Gorica free?
Yes. The FAQ says admission is always free of charge.
What are Park Casino's opening hours?
Slots: 9am to 3am Monday to Thursday, non-stop from Friday 9am to Sunday 3am. Tables: 2pm to 2am Monday to Thursday, 2pm to 3am Friday, Saturday and pre-holidays, noon to 2am Sundays and holidays. Ignore the FAQ's '9pm-3pm', which is a typo.
What games does Park Casino have?
396 slot machines, including 56 on the Open Air terrace, plus progressive jackpots and electronic roulettes. Five live tables run American Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco and Ultimate Texas Hold'em. Bingo Jolly runs Friday to Sunday and on holidays.
Is there a dress code at Park Casino?
No formal one. Dress neatly; shorts, flip-flops, sportswear and headgear aren't welcome.
Can under-18s go into Park Casino?
No, not even with a parent. You need to be 18 and show valid original ID at reception.
Further reading
Official sources
- Park Casino: homepage – '40-year tradition', games and events overview; checked November 3, 2026
- Park Casino: casino page – 396 slots, 56 Open Air slots, 5 tables and games, 17 September reopening, hours for slots and tables, Bingo Jolly, Artprints collection (118 works, 22 artists, 1951-1989); checked November 3, 2026
- Park Casino: FAQ – Age 18, ID rules, free admission, dress, the typo in the hours, no privé, smoking, parking, address, transfers; checked November 3, 2026
- Ministry of Finance: register of casino concessionaires 2026 – HIT d.d. holds the Casino Park concession at Delpinova 5 until 30.6.2029; checked November 3, 2026
