Gambling Hot Spots
Believe it or not, there are amazing gambling hot spots beyond the glitzy and glamorous Las Vegas. These top destinations all have beautiful casinos that are definitely worth exploring and make for some of the most thrilling gambling getaways.
NORTH AMERICA
North America has over 1400 casinos, with the majority in the United States. Home to Las Vegas, the gambling hub of the world, it’s not the only gambling hot spot in the country. Atlantic City is also extremely well-known for its casinos, including:
• Atlantic City Hilton
• The Borgata
• Harrah’s Atlantic City
• Resorts Atlantic City
• Trump Marina
• Tropicana
• Trump Taj Mahal
• Show Boat
• Bally’s Atlantic City
ASIA
Macau is the gambling capital of Asia with more casinos than any other country in the continent. Since 1850, when the Government legalized gambling it has played a significant role in the country’s economy. Macau is often referred to as the “Monte Carlo of the Orient” and the “Asian Las Vegas.” Some of the most popular casinos in Macau are:
• Casino Lisboa
• Kam Pek Casino
• Kingsway Hotel and Casino
• Golden Dragon
• Galaxy Rio Casino
• Greek Mythology Casino
AUSTRALIA
Australia is one of the best gambling scenes in the world with over 400 casinos and racetracks. It is known for the Aussie Millions, a series of multi-million dollar tournaments with largest buy-ins in history, hosted by the Andrew Scott Crown Casino. Some of the most popular casinos in Australia are:
• Crown Entertainment Complex
• Casino Canberra
• Crown Casino
• Skycity Adelaide Casino
SOUTH AMERICA
Monte Carlo is known for its high-class and glamorous gambling scene which attracts tourists from around the globe. Monte Carlo is known as the ‘playground of the rich and the famous’ and celebrity sightings are common. The Casino de Monte Carlo was the first casino to be established. Its magnificent architecture was intended to please the patrician Europeans when it opened in the 1800’s. The most popular casinos in Monte Carlo are:
• Casino de Monte Carlo
• Sun Casino
AFRICA
Casinos have become a major attraction in Gauteng, drawing eager gamblers from around the world. Montecasino is the largest casino in the country with seventy gaming tables and 1500 slot machines. The most famous Casinos of Gauteng are:
• Montecasino
• Gold Reef City Casino
• Emperors Palace
• Silver Star Casino
EUROPE
France is a wonderful gambling destination and home to more than 450 casinos. Roulette and Blackjack are believed to have originated in France, hence the popularity of gambling in the country. Gambling really became popular in 1988 when slot machines were legalized. The Aviation Club de France is a historic casino and the world’s most famous poker destination, located on the famous Champs-Elysées
The most luxurious casinos in France are:
• Lyon Vert Casino
• Palais de la Mediterranee
• Barrière d’Enghien-les-Bains
