A casino is a facility that houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. It may also offer other entertainment options like restaurants and bars.
Gambling is big business worldwide. The United States leads the way with 2,147 licensed casinos and 619 casino hotels across 920 gambling cities. However, not all casinos are created equal. Some have an evocative and glamorous look while others have a more down-to-earth feel. Some are even famous for their decor and have made it to the pages of history books and films such as Monte Carlo’s and Ocean’s Eleven.
These casinos are known for their extravagant outfits and impressive array of tables. You might expect to find them in places like Sin City or Monte Carlo but the truth is that they are spread out all over the globe. For example, the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden in Germany has a casino that first opened for wealthy Europeans 150 years ago and still attracts royalty and aristocracy. Its red-and-gold poker rooms and plethora of blackjack and roulette tables ooze elegance.
Meanwhile, Macau, east Asia’s version of Vegas, has six entries on this list. The largest of them is the Venetian Macau, which offers not only a massive range of games but also a canal with bridges and gondolas, 350 shops, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Then there’s the Winstar World Casino in Oklahoma, which boasts of having a gaming space that covers more than 630,000 square feet.