The largest gambling zones in the world. Dossier

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.

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

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 taking place 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.

After the ban on gambling in Russia, special zones were created where you can legally enjoy the game and try your luck. For many today, the issue of the location of such places is acute, as they travel to the USA or Europe to indulge in pleasure and again feel a pleasant feeling of excitement. However, the casino is much closer than you might imagine.

Gambling zones in Russia for 2019

If you have been to European or American casinos, where there is gloss and a high level of service, then you will not like playing in Russia. However, for inexperienced people the services offered here will be sufficient. Russian casinos offer:

• roulette;
• black Jack;
• poker;
• slot machines.

Gambling zones on the map of Russia (photo)

• "Azov City". This site is located between the Rostov region and the Krasnodar region. 1000 hectares of land were allocated for it. The first casino opened in 2010. Since then, many other establishments have appeared that are waiting for new and regular players. Today, the fate of this territory is in question, since Sochi with a more developed infrastructure is nearby. While discussions are ongoing, the casino is working and pleasing players with its services.
• "Siberian coin", as the name implies, is located in Siberia, namely in its southern part. This site operates just 300 km from Barnaul, in the Altai Territory. Its size is 2300 hectares. Since 2014, there has been one casino operating here, which can accommodate up to 500 people at once. There are a large number of slot machines, poker, VIP rooms and much more. The construction of hotels and a number of new facilities is in development.
• "Primorye" located in the Far East near Vladivostok. The area of ​​this site is relatively small (620 hectares). There is also only one casino operating here, located in close proximity to Ant Bay. Roulette, blackjack, slot machines and poker are the main services of this establishment. In the future there will be hotels, a beach, a ski resort and a yacht club.
• "Amber" For now it only works on paper. It is located in the Kaliningrad region, but there is still not a single operating casino here. The problem is acceptance of the concept. Investors cannot agree on how exactly this site should be developed. Thus, the estimated launch date is 2029.

The main challenge is accessibility. Today, only rich people and people with above-average income can play in gambling establishments. By developing and offering various options for the middle class, it will be possible to significantly increase the income of gambling clubs and take them out of the online world. Experts say that it will not be possible to create a Russian Las Vegas, however, it will be possible to increase investment and tourist attractiveness.

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.