The World’s Most Exciting Casinos

When it comes to gambling, the world’s top casinos are about thinking big and impressing with massive amenities, high-tech features and opulent eateries. Whether you prefer blackjack, poker or those one-armed bandits, these spectacular casino-hotels offer something for everyone.

The most impressive casino is probably the Casino at Monte Carlo, a resort in the seaside town of Monaco. The hotel-casino is renowned for its elegance, and was once the playground of European royalty and aristocracy. The casino is known for its red-and-gold poker rooms and plethora of blackjack and roulette tables. It was also the inspiration for James Bond’s Casino Royal in Ian Fleming’s novel and subsequent films.

Macau is another major casino destination. It used to be a Portuguese colony and is sometimes referred to as the “Monte Carlo of the East.” The Venetian Macau, the biggest casino on earth, was built at a cost of $2.4 billion and is home to hundreds of table games and slots. It is an impressive building, and evokes the look and feel of its Las Vegas counterpart with replicas of the lagoon city’s canals.

The second largest casino in America is Foxwoods, located in Ledyard, Connecticut and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The massive complex offers nearly 5,000 high-end rooms in three hotels, plus dozens of restaurants, bars and lounges. The casino has more than 7,000 gaming machines and 17 different types of table games. Its huge bingo hall can seat up to 5000 players.