The Castle, located at 64 Queens Promenade in North Shore was built in 1906 by Arthur Knowles as a private residence for his wife, although she remained in France and never lived in the house. The couple occupied the property for only nine months in 1929. During World War I, the house was used to house Belgian refugees, and it remained largely empty until 1935. After this, it briefly operated as a retirement home before being purchased by Lawrence Wright (who also went by the name Horatio Nicholls) as his personal residence.
In 1941, Wright sold the property, and it later became the home of the Blackpool and Fylde Motor Club. In 1965, the building was transformed into the Castle Casino, which was initially owned by professional wrestler Jack Pye, who had relocated to Blackpool in 1950. Over the years, the casino has undergone several changes and ownerships. In 2005, it was rebranded as the Genting Club, becoming part of the national Genting casino chain.
Genting Casino has an offering of being a popular venue for both locals and visitors looking to enjoy a night out. The casino features a late-night bar, allowing guests to unwind after a day of sightseeing, and offers a variety of live dealer games throughout the evening. For those seeking a traditional casino experience, the casino offers a range of classic games such as Blackjack and Roulette.
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