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The capital of the gambling world in our time is rightfully considered the American city of Las Vegas in the state of Nevada. And although the first casinos appeared in Europe, it is in Las Vegas that the largest casino in the world is located.
At the beginning of the last century, Las Vegas was not even a full-fledged city. It was an area with a bad reputation, as criminals escaped here, secret marriages took place here, and fist fights to the death took place here. Over time, the first illegal casinos began to appear here. Tired of the unsuccessful struggle, the authorities decided to allow gambling in this territory. From that moment the birth of the great Las Vegas with its luxurious casinos began. The brightest and most colorful city in the world with the most loyal attitude towards all visitors. Only in Las Vegas casinos in most cases there are no dress code rules and you can even come to the casino in jeans. In addition, Las Vegas is famous for its Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio Hotel, as well as regular concerts of famous world stars.
Europe also has its own gambling capital - the city of Monte Carlo. This is a city of aristocrats and millionaires. And the casinos of this city are radically different from the casinos of Las Vegas. A strict dress code, namely tuxedos and evening dresses, a respectable environment, European conservatism and the architecture of the casino buildings in the Renaissance style equated visiting the casino with going out. The largest and oldest casino, Le Casino de Monte Carlo (Place du Casino), is decorated with paintings and sculptures by masters of the 18th and 19th centuries. Unlike Las Vegas, where slot machines and blackjack are especially popular, the main game in the Monte Carlo casino remains classic roulette.
Not inferior to Las Vegas in grandeur is the Chinese gambling center Macau, whose annual turnover is no less than Las Vegas. Macau is a port city in China and the only city in the country where casinos are allowed. There are already more than 50 casinos here. And the largest “Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel” is second only to the American Boeing plant in area. This casino has slot machine halls, of which there are 3.4 thousand, 800 gaming tables and even online roulette, as well as many bars, shops and restaurants. A distinctive feature of this city is that prostitution is allowed here.
Interesting cities include the French city of Deauville, which is home to one of the oldest casinos, “Barrière de Deauville,” with a very interesting and mysterious history filled with various legends. The small town itself is the center of social life in France. Coco Chanel, members of the Rothschild family and many other famous people played in the Deauville casino, and Andre Citroen once lost more than $2.5 million here.
According to Forbes magazine, the third most beautiful Australian city in the world is Sydney, which is considered the pearl of Australia. The city is distinguished by its beauty, luxury, originality and comfort. Among the many of which there are a huge number, the entertainment center with a casino (Sydney Harbor Casino), which is located in Darling Harbor next to Pyrmont Bridge, stands out.
Most people are indifferent to gambling, if not negative. There is an opinion that this is a negative habit, close to addiction, which normal members of society should avoid. But is this really so and what does this “normality” mean?
Any casino is a place that attracts interesting, eccentric and unconventional personalities. By visiting such an establishment you can plunge into the atmosphere of Hollywood films, make a friend for an hour, hit the jackpot or lose a lot of money - it all depends on luck. To indulge in excitement or not is everyone’s personal choice. We have prepared for you a rating of cities with the largest casinos that attract gambling enthusiasts from all over the world.
10. Reno, Nevada, USA
Reno is a town that was the heart of gambling in America until the industry moved to Las Vegas in the 1960s. Reno is still considered a generally accepted alternative to Vegas, separated by 700 km of highway driving.
Reno is home to such well-known casinos as the Atlantis Resort (which has a 1,000-room hotel), the Peppermil Hotel Casino (1,700 rooms), the Grand Sierra and the Bank Club, the largest casino in Nevada.
9. Paris, France
The most romantic city in the world boasts not only a huge number of historical attractions, but also numerous casinos. The most famous establishment is the Aviation club de France, opened back in 1907.
This casino regularly hosts stages of the World Poker Tournament, and its visitors are not only French, but also guests from other countries. Everyone who has been admitted to the Aviation Club is given a special club card, the presence of which is a pass to the group of selected visitors, where a warm, friendly atmosphere reigns.
8. London, England
London is not only home to Big Ben and a city where people love to drink tea, but also a haven for gambling enthusiasts from all over the United Kingdom. It is home to over 30 gambling establishments, most of which are concentrated in the central districts, in close proximity to the main historical attractions.
The most famous is The Hippodrom Casino, which makes sense for all London tourists to visit, even those who are indifferent to gambling, since Boom&Bang cabaret performances and the rest of London's burlesque elite regularly take place here. The Hippodrome Casino is a regular venue for the most prestigious poker tournaments.
7. Singapore, Asia
The city-state of Singapore, in order to attract a flow of tourists, legalized gambling in 2005 at the legislative level, thanks to which it quickly became one of the global centers of the gambling business.
As of last year, Singapore is considered the second largest casino market after the United States, and it regularly ranks among the top five in terms of service quality. If you decide to visit this city, be sure to visit the Casino Resorts Word and Marina Bay Sands.
6. Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and, concurrently, a magnet for all tourists staying in this paradise. In addition to the gorgeous beaches of the Caribbean Sea, Nassau can offer visitors a good selection of gambling establishments, the total area of which exceeds 100 km 2 .
Better places are Scheration Nassau Beach Resort and Crystal Palace Casino, the latter notable for its variety of board games (more than 160 types) and an exclusive range of tropical alcoholic cocktails.
5. Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monte Carlo is the cradle of European gambling, a small town in a dwarf state in the south of France, where some of the world's first casinos appeared at the beginning of the 19th century.
What could be better than visiting iconic establishments located on the very coast of the Mediterranean Sea, where James Bond himself performed his exploits in Ian Fleming’s unique novels. By the way, the legendary Casino Royale was located in Monte Carlo, and it was in Monte Carlo, according to the literary source, that the English intelligence officer was killed.
4. Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Atlantic City was literally built around gambling establishments. The first legal casino in the United States was opened here, on May 26, 1978, in Clahfonte Haddon Hall, and today Atlantic City is considered the second center of the gambling industry in terms of the number of casinos after Las Vegas.
The best establishments are Caesars Atlantic, Resorts Casino Hotel and Casino Taj Mahal, owned by the current President of America Donald Trump, where the well-known film “The weather is good on Deribasovskaya, or it’s raining again on Brighton Beach” was filmed. By the way, in the credits for this film you can find gratitude expressed to Trump by the director of the film, Leonid Gaidai.
3. Sydney, Australia
For many Europeans and Americans, a trip to Sydney looks like something incredible; it is too far away.
However, the capital of Australia definitely invites a visit, since it is one of the most beautiful cities on earth and, in addition to many attractions, can offer tourists more than 60 casinos. Worthy of attention are Star Sydney Casino, The Darling and Astral Tower Residence.
2. Macau, China
Gambling is officially prohibited in China, but the state has two administrative regions with different legal regulations. One of them is Hong Kong, the second is Macau, which has the title of Asian Las Vegas for a reason.
There are 35 casinos in Macau - not many, but each of them amazes with its scale and luxury. The establishments receive a huge number of visitors from all over the world and, according to statistics, in terms of total revenue, Macau casinos are ahead of the gambling houses of Vegas and Atlantic City combined. The main source of profit is the local elite; Chinese billionaires love to squander their immense savings in casinos. By the way, like in Vegas establishments, in Macau there is no concept of a dress code, so gambling houses are open to everyone, even such grandees as The Venetian and Galaxy Casino.
1 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The first association that pops up in the minds of most of those who hear the words “gambling” and “casino” is Las Vegas. The heart of the entertainment industry, attracting millions of people, is known throughout the world for its loud parties, luxurious hotels and chic restaurants. It regularly hosts numerous concerts, show programs and various fashion shows that most of us are used to watching on TV.
There are 80 large casinos in Sin City, including Luxor (notable for its stylization of an Egyptian pyramid), Monte-Carlo Casino (one of the tallest casinos in the world), Bellagio (remember that dancing fountain from Hollywood films?), Paris Casino (replica Eiffel Tower) and Excalibur Casino (a huge complex stylized as a medieval castle). By the way, according to astronauts, Las Vegas is the brightest place on planet Earth.
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 this case, it's 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 Hakkasan nightclub.
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 great 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 Macau's unique cultural heritage, with European (mainly Portuguese) styling 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. The City of Dreams is one of the largest casinos in the world with a total gaming area of 210,000 square meters, 450 gaming tables, and 1,514 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.
Currently, there are several gambling zones in the world, in particular in the USA, Macau and Singapore.
One of the most popular in the world and leading in USA gambling center is Las Vegas (Nevada). Almost 40 million tourists visit the city every year.
In 1931, all gambling was officially legalized in the state of Nevada, while it remained illegal in most other states. In 1941, the first casino, El Rancho Vegas, opened in the city. Every year the number of casinos has constantly grown, and currently there are more than 120 casinos in the city, the total number of licensed gaming establishments exceeds 1,700, the number of slot machines is more than 200 thousand. In 2013, the profit of all gambling establishments in Las Vegas was $6.5 billion. The most famous casinos are Wynn Las Vegas, Flamingo, Planet Hollywood, Venetian, Bellagio, Luxor, Stratosphere, Circus Circus, etc.
One of the most famous scams Las Vegas casinos use an improved card counting system (developed in 1962 by mathematics professor Edward Thorpe). With her help in the 1990s. A team of American students known as the MIT Team, exchanging coded words and signs, won more than $10 million over several years.
The biggest robbery Las Vegas casino happened in 1993. Then criminals stole a truck parked near the Circus Circus casino, which contained about $3 million.
Biggest win in history- $40 million - received in March 2003 by an American programmer (who decided not to disclose his name) at the Excalibur casino in Las Vegas.
Such famous Hollywood films as “Viva Las Vegas”, “Ocean’s Eleven”, “The Godfather”, “Rain Man”, etc. were filmed in Las Vegas.
Another large gambling zone is located in Macau. Gambling in this territory, which once belonged to Portugal, has been permitted since 1847. The active development of the gambling business began in 1962, when the Sociedade de Turismo e Diverses de Macau (STDM) syndicate was granted monopoly rights to conduct all types of gambling . After sovereignty over Macau passed to the PRC in 1999, gambling policy did not change.
In 2002, the Sociedade de Turismo e Diverses de Macau's monopoly expired. Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (a subsidiary of STDM), as well as major global companies in this field: Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Galaxy Entertainment Group, MGM Mirage, received the right to operate in the gambling business.
Macau is the only place in China, where you can legally gamble. There are 33 casinos here, with more than 4 thousand slot machines and 850 gaming tables. The most famous are the Galaxy, Grand Lisboa and The Venetian casinos. The gambling business brings Macau more than 70% of all revenues, which amounted to $45 billion in 2013. Macau casinos are visited annually by about 30 million tourists from around the world.
In 2011, scammers from Macau managed to pull off scam for $24 million playing baccarat (a card game in which players try to score as many points as possible using two or three cards). They replaced regular shuffles (a device for shuffling cards) with special ones equipped with cameras, sensors and mirrors, which were accidentally discovered during an inspection of casino equipment. As a result, seven people were arrested.
Currently, the third largest gambling area after Macau and Las Vegas is considered Singapore. A 40-year ban on gambling was lifted here in 2005. Only two casinos operate legally. They were opened only in 2010, their profitability in 2013 exceeded $6 billion. In the first gambling complex built in Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, in addition to the casino, there are 10 restaurants, six hotels, a shopping center, and a Universal theme park Studios, Marine Life Park with the largest aquarium in the world and other entertainment facilities.
The second complex - Marina Bay Sands - consists of three 55-storey towers with a huge outdoor swimming pool on their roofs, and includes more than 2.5 thousand rooms for recreation, seven restaurants, an exhibition center, a museum, two cinemas, two ice skating rinks, shopping area.
Known scam, which was carried out at Resorts World Sentosa by a croupier and his two accomplices, robbing the casino of $100 thousand. The croupier overpaid his accomplices by $100 each time they exchanged their chips (chips) of $500 and $1000 for chips of lower denomination. In 2011, the court sentenced the croupier to 2 years in prison, and the accomplices to 21 months in prison each.
One of the most famous roads in the world is not in Italy, Los Angeles or Paris, although a small portion of all three can be found here on Las Vegas Boulevard. Its bright lights and 24-hour hospitality welcome millions upon millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Even in photographs the boulevard is instantly recognizable. It attracts with the intoxicating brilliance of advertising, the dazzling spectacle of light, and the stunning dancing fountains of neon color. Las Vegas Boulevard is as integral a landmark of the city as the sound of slot machines and the world-famous shows held here.
Las Vegas Boulevard is a place that every visitor to the city wants to visit. It is more often called the Las Vegas Strip - the capital of the gambling business, the epicenter of entertainment shows, nightlife, luxury hotels, restaurants, clubs, shopping centers and all the most interesting things in the city, thanks to which it has become famous all over the world. The 6 km long street includes a number of famous landmarks, from the huge pyramid and skyscrapers of New York to the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. Almost all of the most famous mega-resorts of Las Vegas have anchored on the boulevard: the magnificent Luxor, the famous New York, Mandalay Bay, Caesars Palace, Bellagio, the most legendary and famous casinos. Many of the world's largest hotels are located on Las Vegas Boulevard. Nineteen of the twenty-five largest hotels in the world by number of rooms are built here. In 1973, the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino opened, the largest hotel in the world with 2,084 rooms. For example, the Rossiya Hotel, built in Moscow in 1967, has 3,200 rooms, but the average room is about 1/4 the size of what the MGM Grand Hotel offers its clients.
Walking along the advertising-lit street cannot be compared to any other place in the world. Each luxuriously decorated hotel complex is a ticket to a completely different world. Visitors can travel from an Italian water village to a bustling café along the Parisian waterfront or a medieval castle. And that's not all. The spectacle of Las Vegas Boulevard is difficult to describe, especially if you visit it at night. The famous Boulevard at night is a strip of continuous neon light of advertising signs, glowing in the Nevada desert from evening until dawn. The 6-kilometer strip of the Boulevard is illuminated by tens of thousands of bright neon tubes that sparkle, shimmer, and flicker from dusk to dawn. In June 2010, the parkway was named to the prestigious list of All-American Roads for its beautiful views after dark (This list includes roads with unique features not found elsewhere in the United States and scenic roads that attract tourists ). It is not surprising that this is one of the main attractions of the city, attracting tourists from all over the world.
The history of Las Vegas begins during the era of the conquest of the Wild West. At the end of the 19th century, deposits of precious metals were discovered in Nevada. A railroad was built through the valley and a tent camp was built for passengers to rest during train stops. On May 15, 1905, the city of Las Vegas first appeared on the map of America.
Gambling houses opened at the beginning of the 20th century, but in 1910 they were banned by government order. Las Vegas remained a tiny town until 1931, when gambling was finally legalized here. The rest, as they say, is history. Since then, the city has been firmly associated with the gambling and entertainment industry.
Historically, casinos were not located in the city center. In Las Vegas itself, their activities were prohibited, but were allowed outside the city limits. In 1959, the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign was installed 7.2 kilometers from the official city limits. Now this world-famous place annually attracts tens of millions of tourists from all over the world.
The main attraction of Las Vegas Boulevard is, of course, the casino. The world's most glittering boulevard tempts visitors with the chance to win big and change their future forever. The name of the city is strongly associated with the world capital of gambling. The most expensive and famous casinos are located in this city. Owners of gambling establishments spend enormous amounts of money to create an atmosphere of immersion in a carefree world that brings a person a sense of comfort and pleasure. Casinos are open all year round 24 hours a day. Some of them have up to several thousand gambling machines and several hundred card tables.
Gambling and tourism bring the largest income to the city budget. The city is home to the headquarters of the world's largest gambling companies, Harrah's Entertainment and MGM Mirage. Until recently, Las Vegas held the status of the largest gambling center in the world. But in 2006, the city gave up this place to Macau.
Las Vegas Boulevard stands out for its gambling establishments; it is the heart of the city, its backbone. But to talk about the city exclusively as the capital of the gambling business at the present time would be wrong. Nevada's largest city has long outgrown its former reputation as a gambling mecca. Believe it or not, Las Vegas has grown up. Gone are the days when the first casinos, cheap eateries, slot machines, and topless shows were all that Sin City had to offer its visitors. Today it is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Even for non-gamblers, this man-made desert oasis tries to please every whim, with nightclubs, luxury spas, top-notch restaurants, luxury jewelry boutiques, numerous entertainment attractions, and even educational museums and nature reserves. Its nightclubs and discos, whose original operating style was borrowed from Los Angeles and New York, now serve as a model for the rest of the country. 
With exciting entertainment and nightlife, Las Vegas Boulevard has earned a reputation as one of the world's top tourist destinations. In 2009, despite the global economic recession, it was visited by 37.5 million tourists - the second most visited city in the world.
The city attracts tourists not only with its luxurious gambling establishments, restaurants, theaters, cinema and concert halls, unusual architecture of buildings, but also with sports facilities. In 2007, the National Basketball Association All-Star Game (an annual game of the strongest active NBA basketball players from the Western and Eastern Conferences) was played in Las Vegas. NASCAR Sprint Cup brought together 165,000 fans of this sport in the city (NASCAR - National Association of Stock Car Racing, the most popular US circuit championship). Las Vegas hosts a large number of professional boxing matches. The city is often called the “Mecca of Boxing,” a title it shares with Madison Square Garden in New York. Many of these fights are held on the main strip of Las Vegas in one of the large hotel entertainment complexes. The Mandalay Bay hotel complex is one of the main contenders for hosting such boxing matches.
The city has excellent museums. The Elvis Presley Museum displays memorabilia of the outstanding singer. Some buildings in Las Vegas hold records, including the Stratosphere Tower - the tallest observation tower in America, built at the Stratosphere hotel-casino.
Since the early 1990s, the Las Vegas strip has become a popular New Year's Eve destination. Many world-famous companies choose the city to conduct various kinds of presentations and advertising campaigns. Of all cities in the United States, Sin City has the highest number of churches per capita. If you love thrills, then you should visit this amazing city.
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