5 Must-Visit Casinos Around the World
Casinos have evolved into these huge spectacles for the world to see, with ravishing buffets, attached resorts, wide selection of games and more. It looks like casinos are getting bigger and better with each passing year and luring tourists from all over the world. While we know that Macau is undoubtedly the gambling capital of the world today, we have compiled a list of some of the largest and most famous casinos in the world that give you the thrill that you are looking for during a holiday:
1. The Venetian Macao, Macau, China:
The name might give you the impression of an Italian extravaganza, but this casino is the largest in the world and is located in Macau. The huge place was finished in 2007, and left the United Stated behind with its 550,000 square feet of gaming area! In fact, the gaming area is so huge that it had to be divided into four themed sections: Red Dragon, Phoenix, Golden Fish and Imperial House. Pack your bags and visit the Disneyland counterpart of the gambling world.
2. Crown Casino, Melbourne, Australia:
While Australia’s gambling magnet is not as powerful as Macau’s, the Crown Casino is the largest casino in the Southern Hemisphere and is eyed by many, including celebrities. Apart from the huge gaming area, there are more than 1600 guest rooms that are regularly occupied by the likes of guests such as Tiger Woods, Katy Perry and Nicole Kidman.
3. MGM Grand, Las Vegas:
While Macau might be the technical gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas is definitely the popular and glorious one. Vegas and casino are two words that are almost always used in the same sentence and the biggest floor here is the MGM Grand which has 178 card and table games, 20 bars and more than 5000 hotel rooms. It is also the largest hotel in the United States. Moreover, some high profile championship boxing matches are hosted at the garden arena in the complex. World-renowned illusionist David Copperfield’s shows are also hosted here.
4. Casino Estoril, Lisbon, Portugal:
Most of its popularity has been drawn from the famous James Bond novel, Casino Royale and has made it feature on the bucket list of many poker enthusiasts worldwide. It is the largest casino in Europe and apart from the wide selection of games and dinner, this place is famous for its live music performances, nightclub and art gallery. This makes it the perfect destination with all entertainment options under one rooftop.
5. The Borgata – Atlantic City, USA
Atlantic city was historically famous for its gaming traditions and Borgata was launched in 2003 as an attempt to revival. Its interesting features include celebrity gourmet dining, an area for concerts with its up-top acoustic system and a huge area for gaming. Borgata has everything that makes a casino one of the best nights of your life!
Head to one of these casinos to experience the true thrill of gambling and don’t forget to be responsible amidst all the fun!