The most famous casinos in the world. The largest and most luxurious casinos in the world
06.07.2015 NewsOfGambling
Currently, there are more than 10,000 gambling establishments in the world that qualify as “casinos”. Most of them are concentrated in the USA, in Europe - in France, in Asia - in Macau, in Africa - in South Africa. But where are the best casinos in the world? Are these establishments that not only an avid gambler wants to visit, but also a traveler who chooses them as Must See places among the attractions? We have compiled a list of the best casinos that are, in a way, works of art in the entertainment industry.
The classic European gambling establishment Casinò di Sanremo is located in northwestern Italy. The casino was created at the beginning of the twentieth century to satisfy the needs of the elite not only European countries, but also aristocrats from distant Russia. The casino building, with more than a century of history, is made in the best tones of the Art Nouveau style, conducive to a leisurely lifestyle with a glass of champagne in hand.
Currently, all rooms of the Casinò di Sanremo are operating as usual, and the games are divided into classic European and new American ones. Slot machines, of which there are more than 500, occupy the first floor, and on the second they play roulette, blackjack, baccarat and poker. A special room is reserved for playing Texas Hold'em. European Poker Tour tournaments are held periodically at the Sanremo casino.
Casinò di Sanremo is not so much a gambling establishment as a leisure place for creative personalities. For example, it is the site of the famous Italian Song Festival in Sanremo; exhibitions and concerts are held here periodically.
Many people recklessly believe that Sun City is a city. There is, of course, some truth to this, but the City of the Sun is just a sprawling casino complex. Since its opening, Sun City Casino Complex has remained the largest and most famous casino in Africa. On an area of about 150 square kilometers, artificial mountains and tropical forests, pools and lakes were recreated. All this is located only 1.5 hours from Johannesburg, that is, in close proximity to the metropolis, which constantly ensures an influx of not only tourists, but also local residents. About 25 thousand people arrive here every day. Many people come to the City of the Sun for the weekend with their entire families.
The complex includes 35 different bars and restaurants, swimming pools and water parks, tennis courts, golf courses, motorcycle racing tracks, baths and saunas, as well as conference rooms. The five operating hotels can simultaneously accommodate up to 1,500 people. And in the center of all this variety of entertainment is the casino.
In total, the number of slot machines installed in all casinos included in the Sun City complex is about 900. There are much fewer gaming tables - about 40. There are no exclusive games here, only the most popular and well-known ones are available to players: baccarat, blackjack, craps and roulette.
8. Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, USA
A fairly young casino project that opened in the “children's sandbox of America” in July 2003, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa cost its owners $1.1 billion. The complex is located on the Atlantic City waterfront within easy proximity to the city's main attractions.
Casino gaming rooms occupy 49,000 in Borgata square meters. They have 4,100 slot machines and 200 tables for card games, craps and roulette. The casino's poker club hosts daily Texas Hold'em games and World Poker Tour series tournaments. The Borgata Hotel has 2,000 modern deluxe rooms and above. A characteristic feature of all rooms is their floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views. The Borgata Concert Hall constantly hosts concerts, fashion shows, theatrical performances with the participation of world-famous stars. And this is not counting all kinds of themed restaurants, bars, spas, boutiques, and nightclubs. In fact, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is by far the #1 place to visit in Atlantic City.
Baden-Baden is one of favorite places pilgrimages for players around the world along with Las Vegas, Monaco and Macau. The “Summer Capital of Europe” has always been considered a health and thermal resort, but over time it acquired another status. This was primarily due to the opening of the legendary casino, which maintained its exclusivity for almost 200 years. And today it is not only a historical heritage of the city, but also almost the best casino in Germany and all of Europe. At one time, Marlene Dietrich could not resist complimenting gambling house, calling it the most beautiful casino in the world. And Fyodor Dostoevsky honored the casino by leaving the royalties received for the books for the game.
The nine luxurious casino halls still retain memories of past years, when high-born aristocrats, mannered ladies and noble persons walked through them. And even modern slot machines, which could ruin the scenery of the past, are placed in a separate building, which previously served as a railway station. Roulette is mainly played in Baden-Baden. Besides this, there is card games such as blackjack and poker, for the last few years in the historical casino, Texas poker has been played in a separate room.
The Baden-Baden casino is open from 14.00 to 2.00 on weekdays and until 3.00 on Fridays and Saturdays. On holidays and others significant dates the gambling house is closed. From 10.00 daily excursions for tourists are held. On average, one excursion lasts 30 minutes and can be conducted in several languages, including Russian.
Regardless of whether you like gambling or not, a visit to the Baden-Baden casino will always be interesting and educational.
6. CasinoCity of Dreams inMacau
One of the largest casinos in the world is the City of Dreams in Macau. The entertainment complex consists of four towers housing hotels: Hard Rock Hotel, Crown Towers Hotel, and Grand Hyatt Macau (2 towers). In total, the hotels have 1,400 rooms. Downstairs, on the first three floors, there are casino halls, more than 200 luxury boutiques, restaurants, bars and concert halls. The 39,000 square meter casino features 520 gaming tables and more than 1,500 slot machines. All this pleasure cost the owners, Melco Crown Entertainment's, $2.1 billion.
City of Dreams is a luxury gambling establishment located on the Cotai Strip. Despite the fact that this is a huge park establishment, the elitism and selectivity of both the casino itself and its guests are emphasized everywhere.
The “House of Dancing Water” show that takes place here every day adds additional weight to the entertainment complex. This is the largest this kind water show in the world, which takes place in a huge pool, like on a theater stage. Winner of numerous awards and critical accolades, the House of Dancing Water is one of the top attractions in all of Macau.
5. Venetian Casino in Las Vegas, USA
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino is a luxury five-star resort on the hottest Strip in the gambling capital of Las Vegas. The casino is owned by Las Vegas Sands Corporation and is part of a single complex with two others located nearby: Sands Expo Convention Center and The Palazzo Hotel and Casino Resort. If we perceive the hotels as one whole, then this will be the largest hotel in the world - 4027 rooms. The casino is also one of the largest in the world with 309 tables and 1,247 slot machines.
As the name suggests, Venetian is stylized as Italian Venice with all the main attributes in the form of water canals, gondoliers on boats and carnival masks. The entertainment complex hosts many shows, including Phantom in a theater reminiscent of the Paris Opera, Blue Man Theater, and Madame Tussauds. But the main advantage of the Venetian, as noted by guests and residents of Las Vegas, is the impeccable service and maintenance of a holiday atmosphere by all employees of the entertainment complex. Most Las Vegas casinos are often criticized for their level of service, but the Venetian Casino always lives up to its stars.
4. Wynn Casino in Las Vegas, USA
Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas is the first independent project gambling magnate Steve Wynn, who previously worked on MGM projects. To build Wynn Resorts, investors had to spend $2.7 billion. But it was worth it. The complex covers an area of 33,500 square meters and is one of the most awarded establishments in the world, thanks to the ideal ratio of external, internal appearance, service and range of services provided. The Wynn has 2,716 rooms, each ranging from 58 m² to 650 m², a conference center (20,700 m²) and a variety of shops (7,000 m²). Wynn Resorts even has its own 1.2-hectare lake inside. And the 60-story hotel building is one of the tallest buildings in the gambling capital.
The casino floors at Wynn Resorts occupy 10,200 square meters, with 1,900 slot machines and 167 tables. These are mainly games such as craps, blackjack and baccarat.
Known all over the world private collection artwork by Steve Wynn, some of which is on display at Wynn Resorts. The resort is also the first luxury resort to have a car showroom inside. Brands such as Ferrari and Maserati are themselves museum exhibits on wheels. When Wynn Resorts first opened, entry to the salon was free, but soon they had to charge an entrance fee, as those who wanted to admire beautiful cars there was no lights out.
The legendary French principality of Monaco is one of the smallest states in the world, and at the same time one of the most famous places, first of all, thanks to its casino. In Monte Carlo, they try in every possible way to emphasize luxury, the surrounding rich decoration invites squandering, and the feeling of carefree “dolce vita” seems to float in the air, which directly suggests the idea of trying your luck in the game...
Many foreigners assume that there is only one casino in Monte Carlo, which is famous throughout the world, but in fact, it is a whole complex that consists of four casinos - Casino Sun, Casino Café de Paris, Monte Carlo Sporting Club & Casino and The main casino is the Grand Casino de Monte Carlo. All casinos, as well as cafes, restaurants, hotels, cabarets and other entertainment venues, belong to the organization - Société des Bains de Mer. The owner of the Company is The Royal Family Monaco.
The Grand Casino de Monte Carlo, located in the heart of the city, is a huge ensemble of halls and suites with mosaics, decorated with allegorical paintings, sculptures and bronze lamps. The gallery opens with a salon in the Renaissance style, followed by the European Salon, the White Hall, the Salon of the Graces and many others. For VIP clients, in the depths of the palace there are closed halls: two Tuza halls and the huge salon of Francois Medsen. They are given a free overnight stay at the Grand Hôtel de Monte-Carlo and a personal card. The casino has more than 30 tables for playing French and European roulette, 30-40 tables of Chemin de Fer (in other words, baccarat), Banque à deux Tableaux, punto banco, blackjack and craps.
2. CasinoMarina Bay SandsSingapore
The most expensive project in the world in terms of budget in recent years, Marina Bay Sands, cost its owners $8 billion. Now the complex includes three towers, each 200 meters high, on which there is a large gondola-shaped terrace. One of the main attractions of Marina Bay Sands is the rooftop outdoor swimming pool with panoramic views of downtown Singapore. Tourists should also definitely visit the Gardens By The Bay park with its futuristic “trees,” which is part of the Marina Bay Sands entertainment complex.
Marina Bay Sands has 2,561 hotel rooms, a conference center, a museum of science and art, two theaters, seven restaurants, two ice skating rinks, and more than 300 luxury shops. And, of course, the casino. The Marina Bay Sands casino has about 1,000 gaming tables and 1,400 slot machines. Main architector Moshe Safdie admitted that the design of Marina Bay Sands was inspired by a deck of cards. Given the local market, Safdie also brought in two Feng Shui experts to help him design the resort.
1. Venetian Casino in Macau
The best casino in the world is currently Venetian Macau, owned by Sands China Ltd. This is not only the largest casino, occupying a total of 166,000 square meters, but also an elite themed establishment - a place visited by tens of thousands of guests every day.
Venetian Macau opened in 2007 and did not cost its owners that much - only $2.4 billion. Moreover, this money was fully returned in the first two years of the casino’s operation.
Venetian Macau is
- luxury hotel with 3000 rooms,
- more than 30 premium bars and restaurants,
- sports complex Cotai Arena for 15,000 people,
- 650 shops and fashion boutiques,
- exhibition center, conference rooms,
- the famous Cirque Du Soleil show.
And, of course, Venetian Macau is a little Venice! Water channels, lakes and gondolas with gondoliers on them.
The Venetian Casino has 4 themed gaming rooms: “ gold fish", "Red Dragon", "Imperial House", "Phoenix". In total, there are 870 gaming tables installed there. The main game is baccarat. There is a poker club for Texas Hold'em, and total slot machines exceed 3400 pieces.
Separately, the Venetian Macau houses the Paiza Club, which caters to premium guests. The club has its own entrance, lobby, reception and rooms. In fact, it is a hotel-casino within a hotel-casino. It also has its own rooms - small private game rooms, each with its own name, denoting a city or region of Asia. For example, "Hong Kong", "Singapore" and "Kuala Lumpur".
The Venetian Macau is located on the Cotai Strip on Taipa Island in Macau, where in addition to it there are several other mega-casinos. And already in 2016, on the Cotai Strip, the same company Sands China Ltd. is about to open another themed resort, The Parisian, with its own Eiffel Tower. The cost of the new casino will be around 2.7 billion dollars and, perhaps, in the future it will become the best casino in the world!
Casinos are places where people make and lose fortunes, but some gambling complexes are more worthy of their status as temples of Lady Luck than others. Most often, these casinos are part of larger resorts that include hotels, restaurants and entertainment complexes. This same ranking of the world's largest casinos only takes into account the area where the gambling actually takes place.
Borgata Casino in Atlantic City
Atlantic City has long been known as America's favorite gambling destination and one of the most prominent resort towns in the Northeastern United States. While the entire complex is quite extensive and includes numerous restaurants, nightclubs and the largest hotel in New Jersey (the main Tower with 2,002 rooms), the casino itself occupies 80,000 square meters, has 4,000 coin-operated machines and 200 gaming tables. Not only is the Borgata impressive in scale, it is also really well run, being the most profitable casino in the city and one of the best in the US.
Casino Lisboa
The largest casino in Europe is located in the least expected of places: the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, on the shores of the Atlantic. Casino Lisboa is operated by a company owned by Hong Kong billionaire Stanley Ho, who also owns Casino Lisboa in Macau. The entire gaming area is 82,000 square meters with 1,000 slot machines and 26 poker tables. There are also seven restaurants and bars, as well as approximately 1,000 hotel rooms.
MGM Grand in Las Vegas
It's impossible to make a list of the biggest casinos in the world without including one from Sin City. IN in this case, this is the MGM Grand from Las Vegas. Located on the famous Las Vegas Strip, it is not only a huge 85,500 square meter casino, but also the second largest hotel in the world with 6,852 rooms. With more than 2,500 slot machines and 139 tables, in addition to a state-of-the-art sportsbook area, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is one of the best places in the world for those looking to try their luck. Other entertainment venues are also present, including the world famous night club Hakkasan.
MGM Macau
MGM Macau (formerly called MGM Grand Macau) opened in late 2007 and is one of many huge casinos based in this wealthy city. Like other establishments on this list, it is also part of an extensive entertainment complex that includes a hotel, numerous restaurants and a conference center. The casino occupies 110,000 square meters and two floors around the magnificent Grande Praça, a huge shopping center right at the base of the hotel.
Sands Casino Macao
Another big casino in Macau. Opened in 2004, Sands Macao was the first Las Vegas-style casino in this popular city for gamblers. Since then, it has been one of the main sources of wealth for its owner, American billionaire Sheldon Adelson, one of the richest people in the world. The casino underwent an expansion and renovation process several years ago, increasing its area by almost 50%.
Rio Casino Resort in South Africa
Rio Casino Resort (formerly known as Tusk Rio Casino Resort) is the largest casino in Africa and the southern hemisphere. Located in the modest South African town of Klerksdorp, the casino has a gaming area of 130,000 square meters, in addition to 70 rooms at the Metcourt Hotel. As its name suggests, the casino is inspired by the famous Rio Carnival and provides guests with numerous entertainment options, in addition to all kinds of gambling.
Casino Ponte 16 in Macau
Located in the Macau Harbor area (historic city centre), Ponte 16 is a world-class resort consisting of a five-star hotel, casino and the first and only Michael Jackson gallery in Asia. The casino covers an area of 135,000 square meters with 109 gaming tables, 307 coin-operated machines and 2 VIP lounges. Its attractive design is inspired by the unique cultural heritage Macau, with European (mainly Portuguese) style mixed with traditional Chinese elements.
Foxwoods Resorts Casino
Foxwoods Casino is located in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on the Pequot Indian Reservation. One of the largest entertainment complexes in North America, the resort includes six casinos, four hotels and several restaurants, including the Hard Rock Cafe. The casinos themselves cover an area of 172,000 square meters, with over 380 gaming tables and 6,300 slot machines.
City of Dreams in Macau
You've probably already realized that Macau is one of the best cities for gambling lovers. City of Dreams is one of the largest casinos in the world with a total gambling zone 210,000 square meters, 450 gaming tables, and 1514 slot machines. The casino is in good company as it is part of the same complex as the Grand Hyatt Macau and the Hard Rock Hotel.
Venetian Macao Casino
So, the largest casino in the world is also located in Macau. Modeled after the Venetian Las Vegas, the Macau casino is much more than a mere replica. Opened in 2007 on Macau's Cotai Strip, this stunningly large casino is not only the largest of its kind, but also the seventh largest building in the world in terms of total floor area. More than half of the 275,000 square meter area is gaming area with 3,400 coin-operated machines and 800 gaming tables, while the 15,000-seat CotaiArena is a superb venue for all types of events, from boxing, basketball and tennis matches, to shows and concerts.
Competition in the market gambling business forces operators to come up with original, sometimes quite bizarre, ways to attract visitors to the casino. They often strive to surpass each other in the scope, luxury and extravagance of their establishments, the creation of which involves the best architects, designers and artists, and capital investments sometimes amount to ten figures.
Bellagio, Las Vegas. The Bellagio casino-hotel, which opened in 1998, became the most expensive establishment of its kind at that time - the cost of its construction and arrangement amounted to about $1.6 billion. About two hundred tables for roulette, blackjack and others await gamblers here popular games. For poker lovers there is a poker club with professional tables. The famous poker tournament - World Poker Classic - is also held here. In addition, Bellagio includes 3,933 hotel rooms, 17 restaurants specializing in various world cuisines, 6 bars, a large number of shops and boutiques, a concert hall where performances traditionally take place famous circus Cirque du Soleil and Botanical Garden. In front of the building there is a famous swimming pool with fountains.
Baden-Baden, Germany. Baden-Baden is famous not only for its thermal waters, but also for its popular casino, the oldest and most beautiful in Germany. They play 24 table games here, including French and American roulette, baccarat, poker, and blackjack. Not long ago, an online casino hall opened here. In addition to gambling tables and slot machines, there is a restaurant with kitchens different countries, dance floor, various shops. Casino Baden-Baden first opened in 1809. Dostoevsky, Gogol and Tolstoy once played here.
Casino de Monte Carlo, Monaco. The building was built in 1878 by the architect of the Paris Opera, Charles Garnier. The lower hall is decorated with marble and 28 onyx columns, and the Opera Hall (or Salle Garnier) is decorated in gold and purple tones with many frescoes and bas-reliefs. For more than a hundred years, performances by opera and ballet stars have been held here. Players have at their disposal 5 main gambling halls with 35 tables for playing roulette, craps, blackjack, two halls with 315 slot machines and 4 private halls. Dress code: “no blue jeans” (jacket and tie).
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The cost of building the Marina Bay Sands tourist complex, which opened in February 2011, amounted to about $8 billion. The three floors occupied by the casino house 500 gaming tables and 2,300 machines. Table games include roulette, baccarat, sic-bo, and "Singapore poker", specially created for Marina Bay Sands. Casino visitors can play both classic poker with a dealer and video poker. In addition to the casino, Marina Bay Sands includes a hotel with two and a half thousand rooms, a center for exhibitions and conferences of more than 100 thousand square meters, an art museum, a shopping center, restaurants and nightclubs. On the roof of the 55-meter building is Sands SkyPark, a hectare-sized terrace with views of the whole of Singapore. There is a park, nightclubs and cafes, as well as a huge swimming pool, when swimming in it it seems as if you are swimming right in the sky.
Venetian Macao, Macau. Venetian Macao - the pearl of Chinese Las Vegas - Macau, largest casino in the world, with 800 gaming tables and 3,000 slot machines, as well as the largest hotel in Asia, including 3,000 rooms. In case of large poker tournaments, there are places for 20 thousand spectators. On the territory of the complex, Venice is recreated in miniature, with canals and real gondolas. In addition to the casino and hotel, there are 35 restaurants and cafes, 300 shops and several halls for conferences, exhibitions and concerts, a sports arena, a golf club, etc. $2.7 billion was spent on the construction of the complex.
Atlantis Resort, Bahamas. Very fashionable resort, and one of the most expensive hotels in the world. The largest casino in the Caribbean features 980 slot machines and 78 gaming tables with roulette, baccarat, blackjack, craps and Caribbean poker. Unlike most casinos where there are no windows or curtains to prevent players from being aware of time, Atlantis Resort Casino has large windows with panoramic views of the resort. Many world celebrities have been here, including Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, Celine Dion, Bill Gates and many others. Stars usually live in luxurious presidential suites costing $25,000 per night.
Sun City, South Africa. Sun City Resort is located two hours' drive from Johannesburg. There are 4 hotels and a wave pool. Guests are offered, among other things, safari in their park and golf. The most luxurious part of the resort is the Lost City Palace. There is a casino with 852 slot machines and 38 tables for American roulette, blackjack, and stud poker.
Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas. A fashionable hotel-casino among the Hollywood crowd, entirely designed in the spirit of classical Roman architecture and art. The main gaming room is stylized as a forum from Roman times, and the lighting on the ceiling imitates the real sky, changing throughout the day. The central room is called “Caesar's Palace” and unites 5 buildings with similar thematic names: “Caesar”, “Forum”, “Palace”, “Centurion” and “Roman”. In addition to gambling tables and slot machines, Caesar’s Palace casino provides online gambling services. The hotel includes 3000 rooms. In addition, there is a chain of restaurants, a large shopping center and a nightclub.
In 2008, a quarter of the US population over the age of 21 visited a casino. The casino lures clients in every possible way, offering them apartments, free drinks, and family vacations.
For real players, all these benefits have no meaning, because the player comes to the casino to play with other guidelines - the presence of all the tables he needs, etc.
Each new casino is larger than the previous ones, and therefore the list of the largest casinos in the world is constantly changing. I present to you the Top 10 best casinos in the world, according to letitflow.com, a resource dedicated to gambling and entertainment.
1 St James Club, Antigua
Located on 100 acres of a private peninsula, the resort borders the sea on three sides at the same time. The resort has plenty of entertainment for holidaymakers during the day, and at night there is a disco and a small but glamorous casino where you can gamble. The casino has 56 slot machines, 5 blackjack tables, roulette and poker.
2 Atlantis Resort, Bahamas
A very fashionable resort, one of the most expensive hotels in the world, apartments there will cost $25,000 per night. The casino is the largest in the Caribbean. The casino has 980 slot machines and 78 gaming tables, including baccarat, roulette, craps, blackjack and Caribbean poker, as well as the Baccarat Lounge. Unlike most casinos, there are windows with panoramic views of the resort.
3 The Clermont Club, London
Strange UK laws mean that anyone who wants to visit a casino in London must apply for membership in a private club for at least 24 hours. One of the most exclusive and civilized clubs in London remains the Clermont Club, located in Berkeley Square. The club was purchased by Playboy Enterprises in 1972, and Roger Moore and the late Princess Margaret were guests within weeks of its opening. Today the casino has 6 tables for baccarat, blackjack, and roulette.
4 Casino Baden-Baden, Germany
Most people come to Baden-Baden to enjoy the thermal waters. Nice place to stay in the city is Brenner's Park Hotel. The first casino in Baden-Baden opened in 1809, and over the following years it changed owners, then there was the First World War then the Second, during which the casino did not work. Some gaming parlors are named after Madame Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV. At one time, real silver and gold chips were used on roulette. 113 slots and 24 table games, for American roulette, baccarat, French roulette, poker.
Macau, once a Portuguese colony, is now under Chinese rule and relies heavily on gambling revenue. According to the CIA World Fact Book, in 1998 the gambling and tourism sector accounted for 57% of government revenue and almost 43% of GDP. The largest casino in Macau is Hotel Lisboa, but there are also more comfortable ones like the Mandarin Oriental Macau. The luxury hotel has a 24-hour casino, with 59 slot machines and 11 gaming tables for Baccarat, Blackjack and Roulette.
6 Casino de Monte Carlo, Monaco
Gambling became a part of Monte Carlo with Prince Charles III. The first casino opened in 1863 and it immediately attracted nobility, royalty and businessmen. There are only a few casinos and hotels in Monaco, but the best hotels and best casinos are run by the Societe de Mer-de-Bains. The Casino of Monte Carlo was designed by Charles Garnier, architect of the Paris Opera, and features a marble facade with 28 columns and luxurious bronze and gold decorations. The casino has 316 slot machines and 35 tables for playing roulette, craps, and blackjack. Dress code – no blue jeans – jacket and tie.
7 The Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Since the luxurious Borgata opened last summer, it was the first casino built in Atlantic City in 13 years. The goal of the casino was to bring a little of the Las Vegas atmosphere to the East Coast, and it succeeded. The casino is already announcing expansion plans and has been visited by celebrities such as Howard Stern and David Schwimmer. The casino offers 3,650 slot machines and 145 table games.
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When the Bellagio complex opened in 1998, it was the most expensive hotel and casino ever built ($1.6 billion). Six years later, Bellagio is still the most elegant casino in Las Vegas. The casino has 200 roulette tables and a staggering 2,000 slot machines. Guests (whether big players or not) have access to Bellagio restaurants, including an outpost of Olives and Le Cirque, as well as the famous Cirque Du Soleil show.
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There are dozens of casinos in Moscow; the best casinos are usually located next to hotels. An excellent casino is located in the Metropol Hotel, just a few minutes' walk from Red Square and the Kremlin. Open 24 hours a day, 11 tables of blackjack, roulette and poker. The minimum bid is $25. Dress code is business suit.
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Sun City Resort is a two hour drive from Johannesburg. The resort has 4 hotels and a wave pool, offers safari in its park, as well as golf.
The most luxurious area of the resort is called the Lost City Palace, most of the gambling is located in the Sun City Hotel. There are 852 operating casinos slot machine and 38 tables for American Roulette, Blackjack, Stud Poker.
Gambling business operators are taking the most desperate steps. For example, they strive to surpass competitors in the extravagance, scope and cost of their projects.
As a result, Las Vegas has its own Egyptian pyramids, the Eiffel Tower and copies of other famous architectural monuments, and casino owners in Singapore and Macau strive to amaze visitors with unprecedented luxury and exclusive entertainment.
The cost of complexes with the most expensive casinos in the world amounts to billions of dollars, and below we talk about five record holders for this indicator.
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1. CityCenter Las Vegas (Las Vegas) Cost: $9,000,000,000
This complex, which includes four hotels, a casino called Aria, dozens of restaurants and bars, covers an area of more than one and a half million square meters and is the largest private construction project in the history of the United States.
CityCenter has two owners. It was started to be built by MGM Mirage (later renamed MGM Resorts International), but during construction, 50% of the project cost was purchased by Dubai World.
Marina Bay Sands is the latest to appear on this list, as its grand official opening only took place in February 2011, although the casino and resort have been welcoming guests since July 2010. During this time, the complex was visited by more than eleven million people.
In addition to the casino, Marina Bay Sands includes a hotel with two and a half thousand rooms, a huge trade and exhibition center, a museum, two theaters, several luxury restaurants and much more. However, its main attraction is the so-called SkyPark.
3. Resorts World Sentosa (Singapore) - Cost: $5,500,000,000
This complex is located on Sentosa Island, owned by Singapore. It includes a casino, six hotels of different styles, a shopping center, SPA, restaurants, bars, a huge amusement park, the world's largest aquarium and other entertainment.
Although Resorts World Sentosa is largely focused on family holiday, in 2010, casino revenue was approximately two billion dollars.
4. Wynn Las Vegas (Las Vegas) - Cost: $4,530,000,000
The Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, which is the flagship property of Wynn Resorts, is located on the famous Las Vegas Strip. It is named after the famous billionaire known for his activities in the gambling industry, Steve Wynn.
This is the first complex in Las Vegas to include Ferrari and Maserati dealerships. It is also home to the only golf course on the Las Vegas Strip. In addition, Wynn Las Vegas is famous for its nightclub, which has a huge waterfall inside.
5. Venetian Macao (Macau) - Cost: $2,700,000,000
The Venetian Macao complex is famous primarily for the fact that it includes the largest casino in the world with an area of more than 50,000 square meters. It is owned by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.
It is designed to such an extent in the Venetian style that three canals pass through the hotel, along which gondolas float.
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This complex is located on Sentosa Island, owned by Singapore. It includes a casino, six hotels of varying styles, a shopping center, SPA , restaurants, bars, a huge amusement park, the world's largest aquarium and other entertainment.
Although Resorts World Sentosa heavily family-oriented, the casino generated approximately $2 billion in revenue in 2010.
