Gambling cities. Where is Monte Carlo - the European capital of gambling

While Russia is at the beginning of its journey to create gambling zones in various regions, gambling lovers have no choice but to play online or indulge in their favorite entertainment in places where casinos are legalized.

Let's consider in which cities and countries a festival of excitement reigns every day and huge amounts of money are circulating.

Baden-Baden, Germany

The famous German resort city is known throughout the world not only for its healing springs, but also for the oldest casino in Europe, open since 1824. Beautiful classic interiors, marble, gilding and silks - all this is Casino Baden-Baden Spielbank. It’s worth visiting here not only for the game, but also to touch history: over the years, regular guests here were Fyodor Dostoevsky, Nikolai Gogol, Leo Tolstoy, Ivan Turgenev, Marlene Dietrich, Ronald Reagan. Celebrities often stop by today, for example, the Beckham couple, Bill Clinton and others who like to try their luck.

What are they playing?

Entrance to the Baden-Baden casino is paid, but if you purchase a morning tour, you can get into the gaming rooms in the afternoon for free. As for entertainment, you can win here in American and French roulette. They also play poker and blackjack. In the slot machine hall the minimum bet is 1 euro cent. Recently, an online casino hall has been opened, where the game is played online.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

If the Baden-Baden casino has the reputation of being the oldest gambling house, then Le Casino de Monte Carlo can rightfully be called the most luxurious. There is a special atmosphere of respectability and unhurriedness here, so you won’t be able to drop in and place a bet here in between - there is a strict dress code: men wear suits, women wear evening dresses. And the building itself of the main casino of Monte Carlo matches it: sculptures, paintings by famous masters, gilding and stucco. In addition to the restaurant, which serves gourmet cuisine, it has its own opera hall and cabaret. Entrance to the gambling hall is paid.

Game process

As in many other European casinos, in Monte Carlo, preference is given to roulette. They play European and American varieties here. Slot machines are less represented, so those who like to play slot machines should visit other casinos in the city: Sun and Le Cafe de Paris.

Singapore

This Asian city-state quickly burst into the list of the world's largest gambling zones: casinos here were legalized only in 2005. But today, a third of all Singapore’s income comes from slot machines and roulettes. There are only two casinos here, but they are great: the huge entertainment island Resorts World Sentosa, where, in addition to gambling, there is the world's largest aquarium and park, a shopping center, restaurants and hotels. You can also try your luck at Marina Bay Sands - three skyscraper towers with a platform-pool on the roof have become a real symbol of Singapore since their construction. This complex is considered the most expensive casino in the world: construction cost 8 billion dollars. In addition to a swimming pool and a luxury hotel, there is an exhibition hall, cinemas, ice skating rinks, a shopping center and a museum.

24-hour attraction of excitement

The casino on the second floor of Marina Bay Sands is open 24 hours a day. Despite all the luxury of this place, tourists have free entry. However, there is passport control and your visa is also checked. All drinks and light snacks here are at the expense of the establishment, everything has been created for a comfortable game. Choose for yourself: a gaming table or a slot machine. There are more than 1,500 one-armed bandits, about 500 roulette and poker tables. There are also several dozen private gaming areas where they play for high stakes and visitors are guaranteed complete anonymity.

Macau, China

Macau is a special administrative region of China where gambling is legalized. In terms of monetary turnover, it is currently ahead of all other gaming capitals of the world. There are several dozen casinos open here, among which the most famous is the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. This is not only the largest gambling house in the world, but one of the largest buildings in size. Inside there is a real “little Venice” with recognizable architecture, narrow streets and, of course, canals with gondolas. And, in addition to a park and a luxury hotel, there is also a 15,000-seat stadium, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, boutiques and a shopping center.

Gambling entertainment

In Asia, both slot machines and classic roulette are equally valued, but the former is still more popular. The same luxurious Grand Lisboa and Venetian have 4 thousand slot machines each! Cards are also held in high esteem: poker and baccarat. For those who are indifferent to one-armed bandits and card entertainment, welcome to the gaming tables, however, the bet here starts from 100 Hong Kong dollars. In less prestigious Macau casinos - from 10. Entrance to all establishments is free, a strict dress code is also not required, however, T-shirts with torn jeans are not welcome.

Las Vegas, USA

Lost in the desert of Nevada, the city is the most famous gambling capital of the world. The spirit of excitement has reigned in Las Vegas since the century before last, when fights without rules were held here and underground gambling establishments were organized. Local authorities have made more than one attempt to restore order in the city, but to no avail. Then it was decided to radically change tactics: the casino was legalized, tax fees and territorial restrictions were established.

The best in everything

Although Macau already surpasses Las Vegas in terms of annual turnover, its world-famous reputation as the “city of sin” will be difficult to beat. The atmosphere of recklessness and adventurism that reigns here pushes many to the most original actions, as evidenced by many famous Hollywood films. It was here that the largest casino robbery in history was carried out: in 1993, a couple in love stole a cash van with $3 million in cash. And ten years later, the largest win was registered in Las Vegas: an IT worker took away 40 million.

Gambling without limits

Today in Las Vegas it is quite possible to spend a week of vacation: luxury hotels, nightclubs, dozens of gambling establishments and the general atmosphere of festive fun are conducive to long-term entertainment. A gambling person will feel at home in Las Vegas like a duck to water: no dress code, free entry, minimum bet - the democratic approach is felt in everything. However, there are also luxury casinos like the Bellagio, which, in addition to gaming areas, has a luxury hotel, restaurants, bars and its own shopping center.

Roulettes, cards, slot machines

You can try your luck and win in Las Vegas both in roulette, poker and blackjack, and in slot machines. The latter are a true American passion and are therefore more popular. In the same Bellagio, just like in other large establishments, you can count 2-3 thousand slot machines. There is also free access to Internet servers where you can play online.

For those whose passion is sports, and passion is their nature, the desire to win and win should be the second “I”. Such character traits can be realized only in one place - in the casino. Where can you legally play in a casino in Russia today?

The conditions for the existence of gambling establishments in the Russian Federation are determined by legislation, which states that special territories must be allocated for their location. Where are the official gaming zones in Russia? What is their history and prospects?

Special administrative-territorial object

The gaming zone in Russia is a special administrative-territorial facility intended for organizing and conducting various gambling games.

Since July 2009, any gambling activity outside such zones has been prohibited by law in Russia. The exceptions are bookmakers, sweepstakes and lotteries. The law regulates the processes of organization and liquidation of such objects, their name and definition of boundaries.

Gambling zones, in accordance with the law, can only be located outside populated areas. The construction of permanent settlements should not be planned on their territory.

Where are play zones in Russia predetermined by law to be located?

For the organization of such territories, the government allocated four sites. Some of them already have operating gaming complexes; on others, the organization of a casino zone is under consideration and discussion.

Operating facilities

"Azov City". One of the first active gambling zones. Located in the Krasnodar region. Initially, it was planned to locate the zone on the border between the Krasnodar Territory and the neighboring Rostov Region. Subsequently, the liquidation of the Rostov part of the zone was undertaken. Today Azov City is the largest of the four gambling zones in the Russian Federation.
Gambling zone "Siberian Coin". Its location is Altai Territory. In the first open casino complex, Altai Palace, several gaming rooms have been operating since December 2015, in addition, work is underway in the hotel and some other parts of the complex. According to official data, in 2015, about 17 thousand people became visitors to the gambling zone.

Development plans are being discussed: "Yantarnaya"

“Yantarnaya” is a gaming zone in Russia, the development plan of which is under discussion in the government. Located in the Kaliningrad region. For a long time, despite the active investment of funds in the project, the development of the gaming area, according to estimates, was not effective enough. In April 2014, its territory was increased by almost 1 km. The governor of the Kaliningrad region made a proposal to discuss the concept of a gambling zone. It is believed that Yantarnaya should develop as a special company without focusing on the gambling business. An example is the popular German resort town of Baden-Baden.

Under consideration

In April 2014, information appeared in the media that, according to a bill introduced by President Vladimir Putin, free gaming zones in Russia could be created on the Crimean peninsula, which is de facto part of the Russian Federation. Reportedly, a search for a place for their optimal placement is now underway. The most likely option is the southern coast of Crimea.

The issue of creating a gambling zone in Crimea was raised even during the time of control of the peninsula by Ukraine. In March 2014, after it became part of Russia, the government again began to consider the issue of creating a special economic zone on the territory of the peninsula. Initially, the initiative was subjected to serious criticism from the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, but it received support. O. Prime Minister of Crimea.

Options offered

"Golden Sands". A large resort complex in the suburbs of Anapa, including a gambling zone. It was initially proposed as a replacement for the Azov City facility, which was assessed as less promising.
A play zone was also planned in Sochi. In Russia, as noted by President V. Putin, the city has the image of a family resort, so at first the creation of a gambling zone in it was considered inappropriate. A number of media outlets published a proposal by Prime Minister D. Medvedev to begin construction of a gambling zone on the territory of Sochi after the Winter Olympic Games. The information was soon refuted. Later, this idea was criticized by the Prime Minister and a number of other experts and officials. Various publications have expressed the idea that the “Sochi play zone” project in Russia cannot be implemented in the near future. But in 2014, the government returned to consider this issue.
Gambling zone in Buryatia. The creation of a gambling complex in this territory was proposed by members of the Public Chamber of the Republic. The idea began to be considered back in 2008 to include Buryatia in the “Russian play zones” project. It turned out to be quite problematic to locate a casino on its territory even then. The idea was protested by various activists, with members of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation especially actively criticizing it.
"Primorye". The complex was to be designed and built in a resort area on the shore of Muravyina Bay (Cape Cherepakha. The distance to the airport here is 23 km, to Vladivostok (the capital of the region) - 70 km. The total area of the gambling zone is about 620 hectares. According to the project, “gaming zones of Russia ", the casino in Primorye was to be located in four establishments, each containing 10 VIP, 20 poker and 45 gambling tables, as well as 1000 slot machines. In addition, it is planned to build three hotels with a capacity of 600 rooms, which corresponds to modern standards of popular online casino. Shopping and entertainment centers, bars and restaurants, conference and banquet halls, beauty salons and spas, sports, entertainment and public business complexes were also to be built on the territory of the complex. The project envisages the creation of a hippodrome, fields for golf and ski complex.Currently, the construction of the Primorye gaming area is in the project development stage.

"Azov City": location

One of the first operating domestic gambling zones, which Russians rightly call “our Las Vegas.” Located on the coast of the Azov Sea in the Krasnodar Territory. The nearest large city, located 50 kilometers from the gambling complex, is Yeysk (resort city). Within a radius of 200 kilometers from the zone are Azov, Krasnodar, Taganrog, Rostov-on-Don.

The gambling zone was initially located on the border between the Krasnodar Territory and the neighboring Rostov Region; over time, the Rostov part of the complex was liquidated.

“Azov City” is located between two settlements: the village of Port Katon and the village of Molchanovka. The area of the territory is about 1000 hectares. The complex is equipped with the necessary engineering infrastructure, communications and access roads.

Casino

One of the largest casinos in Russia is the Oracle establishment located on the territory of Azov City, the area of which is about 4000 sq.m. Its owner is Rashid Taimasov.

The assets of M. Smolentsev’s company are also located in Azov City: the Shambhala casino (the area is about 1400 sq. m), a hotel and Nirvana - the newest domestic casino with an area of 1400 sq. m. m.

The Oracle casino was built by the Royal Time company (Kazan). The first stage of the facility for customers was opened in January 2010. In September 2010, the second stage of the Oracle casino was launched. After this, the area of the complex amounted to more than 4 thousand square meters. m. For gambling lovers, there is a hall for VIP guests (casino hall 7 (5 gaming tables), VIP hall (3 gaming tables). In addition, there are apartments for conducting tete-a-tete games "Incognito". The casino has five tables for tournament poker, a premium hotel (11 rooms), a slot hall with a stage (the total number of slot machines is 300 units).The company has invested about 400 million rubles in the construction of the Oracle.

The Shambhala casino began operating in Azov City in October 2010. Its owner is Park City LLC. The total area of the complex is approximately 1.5 thousand square meters. m. About 175 million rubles were invested in the project. The gambling establishment "Shambhala" is located 100 meters from the "Oracle". The casino is equipped with 12 gambling tables, 130 slot machines, and a poker room for sports poker competitions. Shambhala also has several VIP rooms for private games and a concert venue.

The owner of the third casino, Nirvana, is Shambhala CJSC. The establishment opened in October 2013. The volume of investment in this project is about 200 million rubles.

According to the new law

In November 2010, the government adopted a law according to which the Rostov region was excluded from the list of regions allowed to host gambling zones. The law also predetermined that the Rostov part of the southern playing area would be moved to a new location: to the Blagoveshchenskaya Spit area.

In March 2012, the government approved changing the boundaries of the Azov City gambling complex. It was joined by 800 hectares of land nearby (45 km from Anapa).

The right to obtain a lease of a land area of 240 hectares for the implementation of a gambling investment project for a period of 20 years was received by the company Adaptas (Rus) LLC.

Plans

In 2016, it was planned to open the first facility in the Anapa resort area on the territory of a gambling complex - a five-star hotel with a casino. The cost of this project is estimated at 11 billion rubles. In general, the company’s plans included the construction of five hotels with a casino and a golf park in the gambling zone. The volume of investment in this project is more than 16 billion rubles.

It was planned that the area of Azov City would be approximately 20.02 million square meters. m (about 2 thousand hectares). Half of the territory (1000 hectares) was to be located in the Rostov region, the second half - in the Krasnodar region.

The gaming area provided for the placement of numerous slot machine halls, casino establishments, betting offices, bookmakers, online casino halls, and various resort, cultural and sports complexes. A varied selection of gambling games was planned, not inferior to the list of Europa Casino. It was planned to create transport hubs and interchanges: an airport, a bus station, train stations, as well as the construction of other necessary facilities for infrastructure development.

Rumors of closure

In 2015, information appeared in the media that one of the two active domestic gaming zones, Azov City (Krasnodar Territory), was to be liquidated. The state undertakes to pay compensation to investors - approximately 10 billion rubles.

The liquidation of the zone is necessary in connection with amendments to the federal law “On Gambling Activities” (July 27, 2014). On the one hand, these amendments expanded the list of regions that have the right to host a gambling business on their territory. Previously, the list included the Krasnodar Territory, Altai, Primorye and the Kaliningrad Region. Now Crimea has been added to them. On the other hand, it was stipulated that in Kuban the placement of gambling zones is limited exclusively to areas allocated for the construction of federal Olympic facilities.

What is planned to replace the liquidated facility?

As the media learned, instead of Azov City (Krasnodar Territory), a new gambling complex will be built in the area where the Sochi Olympic venues are located.

In Sochi, it is planned to locate a gambling zone at the Gorki-Gorod resorts (owned by Sberbank) and Rosa Khutor. In December 2014, Sberbank reported that Krasnaya Polyana was being placed at the disposal of the Krasnodar company Omega Center, which is one of the builders of Olympic venues, in exchange for the construction of an Olympic media center. Having become the property of the region, Krasnaya Polyana will be deprived of the right to conduct a gambling business, and, most likely, its premises will be rented out. It is assumed that Azov City is being liquidated in the interests of this tenant, who is not yet known to anyone.

Current state of affairs

As of May-June 2016, all casinos continue to operate successfully in the gambling zone. Today in Azov City everyone can choose a game according to their character and temperament. This includes American roulette, recognized as the queen of excitement, and Black Jack, and various types of poker, and numerous slot machines, as well as many intellectual games: chess, backgammon, checkers. In the gambling zone, all kinds of promotions and drawings of valuable prizes are held almost every day, including substantial jackpots and luxury cars.

The casino regularly hosts show programs in which pop stars, famous entertainers, and striptease shows take part. The public is offered circus acts and numerous surprises.

How to get there?

The Azov City gambling zone is located in the Krasnodar Territory on the border of two districts - Yeisk and Shcherbinovsky. The distance from Yeysk to Azov City is 70 km. You can get here by free bus, it will take 40-50 minutes. You can also get there by your own car or order a transfer.

If you go to “Azov-City” from another city, then you should, before reaching about 30 km from Yeysk, in the village of Staroshcherbinovskaya at the roundabout, turn right and then follow the signs.

Daily free buses to Azov City run according to the schedule:

from Yeisk (shopping center "Meotida"): departure time - 19:30;
from Rostov-on-Don (Rostov Main railway station): departure time - 19:00;
from Krasnodar (Shopping Center "Red Square"): departure time on weekdays - 19:00; on Saturday and Sunday - 18:00.

Where can I stay?

Those interested can choose to stay in a VIP hotel located on the territory of the gambling complex. It is also proposed to book a private house, apartment, hotel room in Yeisk through the agency "Eysk-Leto.ru".

In perspective

The number of playing public in Russia and nearby countries today is significant, so Azov City casinos do not lack customers. In this regard, it can be assumed that the functioning of the gaming complex will continue for some time.

However, it is known that Azov City will be closed in the near future. Residents have already placed bets on liquidation.

The Ministry of Finance is studying the possibility of simultaneous liquidation of Azov City and the start of a new zone in Sochi.

Gambling always attracts people of different ages. Today, in the United States alone, more than a quarter of the country's population visits casinos every year. After all, here they offer not only games, but also a good rest for the whole family in luxurious apartments. We can’t help but mention the free drinks and good cuisine for different tastes. That is why the largest casinos in the world have become so popular, many of which are considered the best. Real players have a better chance of winning given the number of machines and tables.

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It's not surprising, but largest casino in Europe located not in Monaco or Baden-Baden, but in the Portuguese capital, in fact right on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. However, the management company is owned by Hong Kong billionaire Stanley Ho, so the second establishment with the same name is located in Macau.

There are a thousand slot machines here, which corresponds to the number of hotel rooms. The area of 82,000 square meters also allowed for the installation of 260 tables where you can play poker. Comfortable conditions, sea breeze, a whole network of restaurants and bars provide the opportunity to experience excitement and have a good rest.

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The organizer of this establishment managed to create an entire entertainment complex on the east coast of the United States, which includes not only largest casino in the world. There is a large hotel here in New Jersey with 2,000 rooms in the main area alone. SPA, restaurants, nightclubs and 80,000 “squares” in order to try your luck and win. About four thousand coin-operated machines and two hundred gaming tables.

Therefore, you can often see celebrities here who want to have a good time relaxing and feeling the adrenaline rush. The constant flow of visitors has led to the idea of expanding this complex, which will be done in the very near future.

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One of the largest casinos in Asia opened relatively recently, only fourteen years ago. Construction cost only eight billion dollars. Here we managed to implement an unusual design solution.

The building is a huge gondola that connects three high-rise towers. This casino is rightfully considered not only large, but also one of the most luxurious. All conditions have been created for visitors. There are 500 gambling tables installed, and the number of slot machines exceeds two and a half thousand. Excellent relaxation, entertainment and the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Singapore.

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Absolutely impossible not to include in the list largest casinos in the world MGM GRAND, which is located in Las Vegas. This place is very well known to all tourists, not only as a large casino with an area of almost 86,000 square meters. There is a famous hotel here, considered the second largest in the world. The number of rooms is suitable for seven thousand.

To win, you will have to fight 2,500 “one-armed bandits.” There are 140 gaming tables where you can lose a large amount or get a good jackpot. In any case, it won’t hurt to visit various entertainment venues or visit bookmakers and place a bet. There is also a very famous nightclub here.

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This former Portuguese colony is home to several largest casinos in the world. One of them is The Sands Macau. It is essentially a ten-story hotel and gaming complex owned by a Las Vegas company. The number of rooms in the casino and adjacent hotel exceeds 330, there are many restaurants and bars, a spa and its own theater.

The total area is more than 21,000 square meters. They play baccarat and roulette, keno and blackjack here, and poker is not forgotten. Fifteen thousand slot machines have modern software, which makes it possible to play the most popular games. Special conditions have been created for special clients.

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In recent years, influx into the Republic of South Africa has increased. Therefore, it is not surprising that they decided to build here biggest casino on the African continent. It is located in the small town of Klerksdorp, which began to gain fame.

An area of 130,000 square meters made it possible not only to install over three hundred slot machines, but also tables for card games, including poker and blackjack. Championships are often held here, where you can try your luck. There are salons for VIP players.

An excellent place for a family holiday, as there are all kinds of playgrounds. You can visit famous festivals that are not much inferior to Brazilian ones.

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The Indian reservation houses not only a resort, but also one of the largest casinos in North America. More precisely, the number of gaming halls is six, not counting four hotels and several restaurants and bars.

People like to play poker, blackjack and bingo here; the hall accommodates up to five thousand players. Almost four hundred tables and over six thousand slot machines are freely located on 172,000 square meters.

Over the years, the complex has been constantly expanding so that every visitor can try their luck. In addition to roulette, you can place a bet here, then watch dog racing or horse racing on large digital screens.

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The giant entertainment complex includes a hotel, a shopping center and one of largest casinos in the world. Nearby is the airport, ferry crossing and a famous museum. There is an opportunity to exercise, get a massage or health treatments, visit a nightclub while children are entertained by animators.

Four hundred and fifty tables and over 1,500 machines are designed for beginners and professional players. Poker, dice, roulette, classic and modern electronic games will satisfy every taste, as relaxation is combined with serious play. The main hall is striking, where a huge surface is covered with water, although the total playing area has 210,000 sq.m.

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This hotel is now famous all over the world for its Hollywood films, musical and dancing fountains and one of the largest casinos. It belongs to the Steve Wynn empire. There is an art gallery and botanical garden, swimming pools and dozens of restaurants. Everything is designed for relaxation, so that you can play seriously afterwards.

Two hundred tables have been prepared for roulette lovers. Over 2,500 gaming machines and slots will allow you to earn good money. But the main game is poker, because world championships are constantly held here. The minimum bet for professionals is twenty thousand dollars.

It works, allowing you to predict the outcome of a sports match or place a bet on the players.

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To date the largest casino in the world considered Venetain. In fact, this is an entire block, where under one roof there are 850 gaming tables and more than four thousand different machines. They are given the most space - 275,000 square meters.

This gambling house is considered one of the most exciting and expensive. Beginners, experienced players and celebrities come here. After all, the hotel has three thousand rooms.

You can either play or watch championships and competitions in basketball, boxing, and tennis, which are constantly held in the sports center. Fifteen thousand seats are provided for spectators.

Four gaming zones will not leave anyone indifferent; everyone will be able to get a good win or just have a good rest.

Not everyone knows where Monte Carlo is. This is an administrative territory (district or city) in the small principality of Monaco. Despite the fact that Monte Carlo occupies a relatively small area, the area is considered one of the favorite holiday destinations for tourists from all over the world.

Monte Carlo on the map of the world and Europe

Small city may not be found on every political map. Despite this, to tourists it seems like a whole country with its own laws and rules.

What country is it in?

The administrative territory, often called a district or city, is located in the principality. Monte Carlo occupies 0.29 km². The city is located on the territory of the commune of the same name.

About three thousand people permanently live in Monte Carlo (according to some sources, just over three thousand).

A little history

1866 is considered the year grounds cities. In the middle of the 19th century, the principality faced a serious problem. Monaco's treasury was practically empty. It was impossible to develop industry on the territory of the small principality.

Princess Caroline decided to organize a resort area in the country for the wealthiest people in the world. And so that tourists leave more money in Monaco, the state planned to open gambling house.

The casino was created in 1863 with the support of Francois Blanc, a French entrepreneur. Since the gambling establishment was located at the foot of the mountain Carla, the city later received the name Monte Carlo (“monte” means “mountain”).

The place where the casino was opened no different particularly attractive and did not resemble today's city. However, lovers of excitement began to willingly come to the principality. In some European countries, gambling for money was strictly prohibited.

The modern casino building did not appear until the late 1870s. By that time, the gambling business was bringing considerable profit to Monaco.

Soon the small principality became so rich that the ruling Grimaldi dynasty was able to allow its subjects not to pay taxes.

A trip to the gambling capital

The territory of the principality is too small to allow the construction of an airport. Tourists must be prepared to travel with transfer.

How to fly from Russia?

Direct flights from Moscow to Monte Carlo does not exist, despite the popularity of the route. In most cases, Russians fly to Nice (), and from there they get to Monaco. Direct flights Moscow - Nice are operated by Aeroflot and Rossiya, planes depart from:

Domodedovo;
Vnukovo.

Rossiya Airlines operates direct flights from St. Petersburg. On average, a direct flight from Moscow lasts about 4 hours, from St. Petersburg - 3 hours 50 minutes.

When going to the airport, carefully check the contents and dimensions of your hand luggage with the data. If you put prohibited items in the cabin, or exceed the weight of the bag, you may not be allowed on board the plane.

Flights to Nice with transfers will be slightly cheaper. Connecting flights offered by Air France, Aegean, Brussels Airlines, Belavia, S7, Turkish Airlines, Czech Airlines and others. Transfers are carried out in Dusseldorf, Prague, Minsk, Geneva, Paris and other European cities.

You can buy a plane ticket right here using this convenient search form. Specify cities of departure and arrival, date And number of passengers.

How to get there from Nice?

Established between France and Monaco bus service. You can get there by your own or rented transport.

Many tourists prefer to travel by train. You can get to the principality from the train station in Nice. Trains run every 10-20 minutes. The train arrives at Monaco station (Gare de Monaco). The Monte Carlo embankment starts almost from the train station.

In order to legally stay in the territory of the principality, citizens of the Russian Federation need to obtain a visa.

What to do in the city of excitement?

There are few attractions in the city. But all of them will be of interest to foreign guests.

Attractions

The main attraction of the area is considered to be the unusual castle in the eclectic style, built in the 19th century by the famous architect Charles Garnier. This building houses:

Oceanographic Museum Monaco;
National Museum of Fine Arts;
Opera theatre "Hall Garnier";
casino.

Sarah Bernhardt, Anna Pavlova and Fyodor Chaliapin performed on the theater stage in the palace. There were many in the audience celebrities.

Casino managed to become an important source of income for the dwarf principality. It is visited by both the richest people on the planet and less wealthy gambling enthusiasts.

First hall The casino is designed for everyone. There is no dress code required here. And in order to play, you don’t have to be the owner of a multi-million dollar fortune. However, the entertainment presented in the first hall is intended for a poor audience. There are regular slot machines here.

Tables for roulette and other gambling games are located in other rooms, the presence of which requires compliance with dress code. Women must wear evening dresses, men must wear black tuxedos.

Only privileged guests will be able to enter the private room of the Monte Carlo casino.

Also in the city it would be worth visiting:

Entertainment

Despite the miniature size of the state and Monte Carlo, there is always entertainment to suit your tastes in the city.

Shopping. Prices in Monaco are not democratic. The Principality is designed for solvent tourists. In Monte Carlo you can go shopping on the Golden Mile. This is the name of the area around the palace.

Local stores stock most well-known brands.

Owners of expensive boutiques fast react to political and social events in the country. For example: before the princely wedding, evening dresses appeared in stores, which were eagerly purchased by guests invited to the celebration.

Spa. Some tourists come to Monte Carlo for relaxation or treatment at the Monte-Carlo Sporting Club balneological complex. The complex uses the latest equipment. Highly qualified staff care for the health of patients.

Monte-Carlo Sporting Club It is popular not only among those who really need serious treatment. People often come here to relax and recuperate. The complex is equipped with spas, restaurants, swimming pools and gyms.

Beach holiday. The coastline in Monte Carlo is well-groomed and has clear water. Each tourist will be able to find a section of the coast to suit their taste: small and large pebbles or sand. You can go down to the beach using a special elevator.
Sports and cultural events. In January, a circus festival is organized in Monte Carlo. In the second half of summer, a fireworks festival is held. The main event is the Monte Carlo Rally, which starts and finishes on the square in front of the casino.

The small town in Monaco gives its guests the opportunity to enjoy shopping or gambling, improve their health in the balneological complex and sunbathe on the beach. Tourists who have once visited the most prestigious area of the principality strive to return here more than once.

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According to the Federal Law of the Russian Federation dated December 29, 2006 "On state regulation of activities related to the organization and conduct of gambling and on amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation", a gambling zone is a part of the territory of the Russian Federation, which is intended for carrying out activities related to the organization and conduct of gambling. conduct of gambling and the boundaries of which are established in accordance with this Federal Law.

Since July 1, 2009, any gambling activity has been prohibited in Russia, with the exception of four specially designated zones - "Azov-City" in the Krasnodar Territory, "Yantarnaya" in the Kaliningrad Region, "Siberian Coin" in the Altai Territory and "Primorye" in the Primorsky Territory. .

Gambling zone "Azov City"

Azov City is currently the only operating Russian gambling zone.

"Azov City" is located on the territory of the Krasnodar Territory - on the coast of the Taganrog Bay of the Sea of Azov. The nearest large city, located 50 kilometers from it, is the resort town of Yeisk. Also within a radius of 200 kilometers from Azov City there are such large cities as Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, Taganrog and Azov.

Initially, the gambling zone was located on the border of the Rostov region and the Krasnodar Territory; later the Rostov part of the gambling zone was liquidated.

The territory of the zone is located between two settlements - the village of Molchanovka and the village of Port-Katon. Its area is 1000 hectares.

The zone has all the necessary engineering infrastructure, communications and access roads.

The first two casinos in Azov City opened to customers in 2010.

In September 2010, the Royal Time company opened the second phase of the Oracle casino. After the commissioning of the second stage, the area of the casino amounted to more than 4 thousand square meters. Fans of gambling can visit here a casino hall with five gaming tables, a hall for privileged guests with seven gaming tables, a VIP room with three gaming tables, and an “Incognito” apartment for tete-a-tete games. The casino also features five tournament poker tables, an eleven-room premium hotel, a general slot room and a slot room with a stage with a total of 300 slot machines.
The company invested 400 million rubles in the construction of Oracle.

The casino - "Shambhala" - opened in "Azov City" on October 2, 2010. Its owner is Krasnodar developer Park City LLC. The area of the establishment is about 1.5 thousand square meters. The volume of investment in the project amounted to about 175 million rubles. The gambling establishment is located 100 meters from the Oracle casino. The casino has 12 gambling tables, about 130 slot machines, and a separate “poker room” for sports poker competitions. Also in “Shambhala” there are several VIP rooms for private games and a concert venue.

The third casino, Nirvana, opened in Azov City on October 18, 2013. The area of the gambling establishment is 1.5 thousand square meters.

The volume of investment in the project amounted to about 200 million rubles. The owner of the establishment is JSC "Shambhala".

In March 2012, the government approved changing the boundaries of the Azov City special gambling zone by annexing 800 hectares of land near the village of Blagoveshchenskaya, 45 kilometers from Anapa.

According to information as of April 2014, this “branch” is in the process of being documented.

Adaptas (Rus) LLC received the right to lease 240 hectares of land for a period of 20 years for the implementation of a gambling investment project. By May 2016, the company plans to open the first facility in the gambling zone near the Anapa resort - a five-star hotel with a casino. The cost of the project is estimated at 11 billion rubles. In total, the company intends to build five hotels with a casino and a golf park in the gambling zone, and the total investment in the project will amount to more than 16 billion rubles.

Gambling zone "Siberian Coin"

The complex is located in the Altai district of the Altai Territory at a distance of 288 kilometers from the capital - the city of Barnaul, its area is 2304.2 hectares. In three eastern sections, the gambling zone borders on the existing special economic zone of the tourist and recreational type "Turquoise Katun".

The project of the Siberian Coin gambling zone in the Altai Territory, the cost of which is tentatively estimated at 30 billion rubles, provides for the construction of 15 casinos, 10 large gambling and entertainment complexes in 30 hotels, which can simultaneously accommodate three thousand people.

Currently, two residents operate on the territory of the Siberian Coin with a total volume of declared investments of about one billion rubles.

The project to build the first hotel complex with a casino is being implemented by the Kemerovo company Alti LLC. The total area of the building is almost 5.5 thousand square meters. The complex will consist of a four-star hotel with 100 beds, a casino, a restaurant, a beauty salon, a SPA room, a sauna, and a sports and fitness center with a gym. As of February 2014, investor investments amounted to more than 740 million rubles.

The first casino should open in the Siberian Coin in July-August 2014.

Gambling zone "Primorye"

The territory of the gambling zone is located on the northwestern coast of the Ussuri Bay, south of Muravyinaya Bay, in the basin of an unnamed stream flowing into Cherepashye Lake. The total area of the gambling zone is 620 hectares. The length of the section from east to west is 5.2 kilometers, from north to south - 2.5 kilometers. The distance to the nearest airport in Artyom is 25 kilometers, to the capital of Primorye, Vladivostok, 50 kilometers. The project provides for the construction of 16 hotels of various classes with a casino, a yacht club, a berth for 65 ships, a ski slope, a trade and exhibition center, an administrative and office center, guest villas, landscaped areas and beaches. The investment project is being implemented in three stages: stage 1 - until 2016; Stage 2 - until 2019; Stage 3 - until 2022. The total investment will be at least $1.8 billion.

The authorities of Primorye agreed with the management of Melco International Development Limited (Macau) to invest $700 million in the gambling and entertainment complex.

The first facility will be built on the shore of Muravyinaya Bay next to Cherepashye Lake. There will be a hotel with a thousand seats and a casino with two thousand tables and machines. It is planned to complete the construction of the infrastructure of the Primorye entertainment zone by September 2014, and to launch the first casino in the fourth quarter of 2014.

The second investor in the project is Naga Corp Ltd. In May 2014, the company presented its project for a future gambling zone in Muravyinaya Bay.

Gambling zone "Yantarnaya"

Initially, 1,170 hectares of land were allocated for the Yantarnaya gambling zone on the shores of the Baltic Sea, 50 kilometers from Kaliningrad, not far from Yantarny and the villages of Okunevo and Povarovka in the Zelenograd region. In April 2014, the boundaries of the gambling zone were changed to include land plots with a total area of 995,177 square meters located near the village of Kulikovo, Zelenograd district, Kaliningrad region.

This decision was made due to the fact that the original site has serious encumbrances that make it impossible to implement the project, and part of the territory is located in a regulated visit zone, which makes it impossible for foreign enterprises to rent these sites.

It was previously reported that investments in the gambling zone of the Kaliningrad region could amount to about 600 billion rubles.

It was planned that casinos, hotels, water parks, theaters, concert halls, sports arenas, discos, spas, and shops would appear on this territory. Yantarnaya was positioned not only as a place for gambling, but also for recreation, rehabilitation and business conferences. However, to date, the construction of infrastructure has not been carried out, since the concept of the functioning of the gambling zone has not been defined.

Crimea

On April 21, 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted to the State Duma a bill on the creation of a gambling zone in Crimea.

According to the bill, the boundaries of the gambling zone on the territory of the peninsula will be determined by the executive authorities of Crimea. The bill was adopted in the first reading on June 10.

As reported, the Crimean authorities are working on two ideas: to locate a gambling city in the Southern Coast area on an area of just over 100 hectares, or not to limit the gambling zone to a narrow territory, but to allow gambling in specially prepared tourist complexes.

On June 20, 2014, it became known that the Ministry of Economic Development had prepared a bill according to which companies that have expressed a desire to conduct a gambling business in Crimea will have to invest at least 500 million rubles in the development of the gambling zone on the peninsula.

Sochi

In May 2014, it became known that the public council and authorities of Sochi announced their desire to create a gambling zone in the Imereti Valley in order to attract tourists to the city after the Olympics.

On June 11, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Peskov, announced that the President of the Russian Federation had received an appeal from the Sochi city assembly, the Sochi public council and the head of the city, in which proposals to open a gambling zone were substantiated.

Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government and the governor of the Krasnodar Territory to work on the issue of locating a gambling zone in Sochi.

The material was prepared based on information from RIA Novosti and open sources