The Ville Resort Casino
The Ville Resort Casino is a luxury hotel and casino in Australia, sitting on the edge of paradise. Hotel accommodation ranges from Deluxe Rooms to Executive Suites and provides views over the marina, CBD, and over the sea to Magnetic Island.
It is located on the Townsville Breakwater at Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville QLD 4810. The Ville is just a short 5-minute drive or 20-25 minute walk away from Rydges Southbank Townsville, Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville, Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville, and Oaks Gateway Suites. Or a 7-minute drive or 30-minute walk from Aquarius on The Beach.
There are three other casinos in Queensland, which include:
- The Star Gold Coast (1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218)
- The Reef Hotel Casino (35-41 Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia)
- Treasury Casino (130 William St, Brisbane City QLD 4000)
Dine & Drink
Experience authentic modern North Queensland cuisine at the following places:
The Palm House - live cooking stations, and a show kitchen let you experience contemporary buffet dining at The Palm House.
Quarterdeck - Splendid views of Magnetic Island, along with cocktails, makes Quarterdeck an icon in Townsville.
Miss Songs - Chinese cuisine fused with South East Asian influences offer a modern and edgy take on classics at Miss Songs.
Spin Cafe - Perfect for a snack or a laid-back meal with classics you know and love.
Splash Bar - Townsville’s newest luxury bar with breathtaking views over the Coral Sea and Magnetic Island. You’ll feel like you’re in a picture-perfect dream at Splash Bar.
What if you only want to go to The Ville Resort Casino to play some table games for real money, and you end up getting hungry or in the mood for a drink? You need to leave your table or gaming machine, which can put an end to your winning streak.
With online gambling, you can play from anywhere, so you can grab a bite to eat, and bring the game with you on your smartphone.
Casino Rooms
There are several different casino rooms which have a variety of table games, gaming machine selections, the VIP Orpheus Room and the Sports Bar.
Table Games
With a large range of table games, there is something for everyone. They include Stud Poker, Texas Bonus, Three Card, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Texas Hold’em Poker, Blackjack Challenge, Mini Baccarat, and more.
Gaming Machine Selection
The Ville Resort Casino has the biggest selection of games in all of Townsville. You can play either a stand-alone or linked jackpot machine.
There are over 370 games to select from, including classic games to new interactive games, with bets available in Australian dollars from 1 cent to $1.
Sports Bar
The sports bar offers the best local sporting and international action with 21 dedicated sports screens, comfy seating, and a large projector.
You can also play the fun and easy to learn Keno or TAB, or new favourite Keno Racing. You have easy access to the self-service areas and can watch the action screened live.
VIP Orpheus Room
The Ville Resort Casino also offers the Orpheus Room, which provides a private VIP gaming experience for VIP guests and Vantage Rewards members.
Besides featuring Townsville’s only smoking lounge, it also includes table games, gaming machines, a private bar and a fully equipped lounge.
On Friday and Saturday nights, you can enjoy games like Mini Baccarat, Roulette, and Blackjack.
The Ville Casino Vs Online Casino
While The Ville Resort Casino provides a great compliment when you are staying at the luxury hotel resort, how is the overall gaming experience compared to online gambling for real money?
Both types of casinos offer Blackjack, Roulette, Mini Baccarat, Keno, Blackjack Challenge, Texas Hold’em Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card, and Texas Bonus.
But, an online casino has a more extensive selection of games, due to a live casino being limited by physical space.
Trading Hours
The Ville Resort Casino has trading hours of Sunday - Thursday: 9 am to 4 am, and Friday - Saturday: 9 am to 5 am. While the hours are rather convenient, they are still limited.
What if you are on a hot streak, but then it’s time to close? What if you prefer to table games first thing in the morning?
Joe Fortune provides a 24/7 online gambling experience, giving Australian players total flexibility to play for real money whenever you want, for as long or short as you wish.
Convenience
Hands down, an online casino is more convenient. If you want to have a quick game in your lunch break or on your daily commute, it's possible at Joe Fortune via your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
To play at a real casino, you would need to drive there, find a spot to park, then walk from your car into the casino and fight the crowds for your favourite machine.
Playing at an online casino means you can focus more on the game, and less on making sure you meet the dress code, particularly for VIP gaming.
Smoking
While The Orpheus Room allows smoking, it is only reserved for VIP guests and Vantage Rewards members. The rest of the casino is non-smoking. With an online casino, you can play from anywhere, which means you can smoke while you enjoy online gambling.
Payments
While The Ville accepts Australian dollars in cash, as well as credit cards, there are no other options for alternative payment methods.
Joe Fortune also allows deposits by credit cards, as well as Bitcoin, to give you total flexibility when you play at an online casino.
