In 1988, Grand Metropolitan decided to sell its casino division to focus on its core businesses of food, beverages, and retail. London Clubs originated as a chain of casinos owned by the conglomerate Grand Metropolitan. From 2006 to 2021, they were owned by Harrah's Entertainment and then Caesars Entertainment. The casinos began as part of Grand Metropolitan, and later became an independent company, London Clubs International. Metropolitan Gaming is a British gaming company that operates eleven casinos in the United Kingdom and Egypt.