Viva Las Vegas! Do you think this neon city is the capital of the casino world? Not so! Moreover, it is not even among the ten largest gambling zones. And if not for a couple of northern states (Connecticut and Oklahoma), the United States would have dropped out of the top 10 gambling industry altogether. However, the desire to hit the big jackpot is common to representatives of all cultures and countries. We can say that this is a universal human weakness that business tycoons take advantage of to line their pockets with the honestly (and not entirely) earned money of mere mortals. Here are the biggest places where you can say goodbye to the fruits of your labors in an attempt to become a millionaire.
Atlantis Casino & Resort - Paradise Island, Bahamas
Fairytale palace on the shores of the islandsAtlantis in the Bahamas is the smallest casino on our list - its area is “only” 15,000 sq.m. At the same time, Atlantis Casino & Resort is the largest leisure and entertainment complex in the Caribbean.
The place destroyed by the Martians in the movie Mars Attacks! The gambling zone of this entertainment complex extends over 26,500 sq.m. It is noteworthy that the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino is located not so far from the main streets of the gaming paradise, but there are more local residents than guests from all over the world. By the way, the buildings of this casino “lit up” in the science fiction film “Mars Attacks!”
Facade of the oldest casino on the East Coast The name of this complex speaks for itself - a casino and a hotel. The gambling part of this establishment stretches over a good 30,000 sq.m. This is the oldest officially licensed casino in the United States built outside the Nevada gambling zone. The Resorts Casino Hotel opened in 1978, and since then the complex has never closed its doors to visitors.
Big Wynn - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Space forms of the main building of the Wynn casino Having shown respect to the classic “casino + hotel” system, it’s worth moving on to modern mega-casinos. One of the first such giants was the Wynn casino, located on the Paradise Strip, in the heart of Las Vegas. Its area is 34,000 sq.m. Its recreational area is included in the top best hotels in the world according to Condé Nast Traveler. And by the way, if you happen to be there and score big: Wynn has its own Ferrari-Maserati dealership.
The Rio complex, located on the outskirts, but not deprived of public attention "Rio" is not located in the center of Las Vegas, but it is rightfully considered the center of attraction for tourists. This is not surprising: the total area of the gambling zone is 36,500 sq.m. In the cellars of the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino there are more than 50,000 bottles of wine of various varieties, brands and years of production to suit every taste. In addition, one of the world's largest poker championships is held here every year.
The most unusual in the world The Venetian - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Real Venice in Vegas The Venetian Resort is a Las Vegas champion: Nevada's largest gaming resort with the second largest hotel in the world. The area of the casino itself is 37,000 sq.m. In addition, here is the personal residence of Steven Tyler (yes, the same vocalist of the legendary group Aerosmith and the father of Arwen from “The Lord of the Rings”), who, among other things, regularly hosts an author’s show within the walls of “Venice”. Also on the territory of the complex there is a branch of the Guggenheim Museum, which contains masterpieces of art from all over the world.
The main sports center of gambling America Anyone who enjoys watching people mercilessly hit each other in the face and other parts of the body should look at the Mandalay Bay complex, where matches among the best fighters in boxing, MMA and various martial arts are held, as well as all kinds of competitions beauty. By the way, you can immediately place bets on the results of these events. Mandalay Bay has a whole world of ways to spend your money. The total area of the gambling zone is 41,000 sq.m. Here is also one of the largest pools in the Western Hemisphere called Moorea.
Caesar's main gate Caesars was built in 1979 and became the second casino (after the Resorts Casino Hotel) in Atlantic City. The complex was rebuilt and expanded several times, becoming the largest in the state. At the moment, the area of the gambling zone is 44,100 sq.m. And it should be assumed that the owners’ ambitions have not yet dried up. Caesars also features a spacious 1,100-seat theater with impeccable acoustics and sound. Dozens of top stars have performed on this stage, for example Frank Sinatra.
The smartest building in the world at night “Aria” was opened in 2009 and immediately became an object of interest for high-tech lovers from all over the world. According to Popular Mechanics, this entertainment complex is the most technologically advanced in the world. In all rooms, automation regulates the amount of light entering the room, adjusts the level of sound insulation, creates a menu for breakfast and lunch (and even remembers the ideal water temperature in the shower) for each client. The total area of the playing area is 45,700 sq.m. By the way, it was “Aria” that shone in the most gorgeous Hollywood film “Now You See Me”.
Beauty and luxury of Bellagio Familiar to many from the remake of the film "Ocean's 11", "Bellagio" is one of the symbols of Las Vegas. In 1998, when the complex was built, it was called the world's largest hotel. It is home to a truly iconic water show, poker rooms with some of the highest stakes in the world and, of course, a casino with an area of 47,200 sq.m.
Universal Studios Casino Entrance If it were not for the restrictions on gaming space (according to the country's legislation, the casino area cannot exceed 48,700 sq.m.), Singapore casinos would become the largest in the world. However, in terms of total income, Thai entertainment complexes proudly occupy third place in the world. And Resorts World Sentosa even has its own Universal Studios branch.
View of Singapore's incredible Hanging Gardens This colossal complex was built with one main goal - to outdo Santosa. Although it’s difficult to compete with Universal, Marina Bay Sands have found a way to leave their competitor behind: at an altitude of 600 meters there is an entire park with beaches, trees, a huge swimming pool and a whole microcosm of entertainment, from which there is an incredible view of the city around.
Gold "Borgata" against the backdrop of the city landscape The Borgata was a completely successful attempt by Atlantic City to regain the palm among American entertainment complexes. This huge, gold-clad building was built in 2003, becoming the first new casino in New Jersey in 10 years. The area of the playing area is 48,700 sq.m. (hello, Singapore!). The Borgata is home to a variety of fine dining restaurants, shops, concert venues and entertainment venues. And all this with one goal - to return Atlantic City to the Olympus of the gaming industry.
The golden lion in the foreground weighs as much as two school buses. The largest entertainment complex in Las Vegas also managed to appear in Ocean's 11. The total area of the playing area is 52,500 sq.m. In addition to luxurious rooms and rivers of money spent, the MGM Grand is famous for the boxer and fighter fights that regularly take place here, as well as the performances of the world famous illusionist David Copperfield.
The first sign of the Asian gambling empire Macau is the only gambling zone in China, but, as is customary among the Chinese, everything in it is built on a grand scale. Much of the credit for the creation of this region goes to millionaire and gambling enthusiast Stanley Ho. Through his efforts, the party finally agreed that multi-billion-dollar China needed gambling establishments. Casino Lisboa is the smallest in Macau. Moreover, its area is larger than that of the MGM Grand - 60,000 sq.m.
The glitter and extravagance of American millionaires on Chinese soil Steve Wynn, owner of the Wynn casino chain, could not resist competing with Stanley Ho, heading the board of directors of the Asian direction and presenting the Wynn Macau complex to Asian gambling fans. The gaming area of this not yet the largest casino is 62,500 sq.m. With over a thousand guest rooms bursting with luxury and archaeological treasures, Wynne has managed to outdo his Asian rival.
Melbourne's Royal Casino from across the river Although the gambling industry of the Green Continent cannot compete with the USA or Asia, the Crown Casino complex is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. And it can easily outshine most of its competitors in the northern half of the planet: the area of the playing area is 67,000 sq.m. The complex has 1,604 hotel rooms where celebrities such as Tiger Woods, Nicole Kidman and Katy Perry have stayed.
The architecture of the casino can really drive you crazy This unusual building, consisting of three multi-colored sections, belongs to MGM Macau. The area of gaming halls is 68,000 sq.m. At a recent press conference, the owners said that another 14,000 sq.m. will be added to this number in the near future. additional premises (Wynn's laurels do not give rest to anyone).
Compared to Sands, houses with several floors look like toys. In order to build this colossal complex, the owners borrowed $240 million. The success was so overwhelming that the money was returned in the first year. A year later, Sands became the largest casino in the world. Despite the fact that the network is constantly expanding and growing, this complex is one of the largest in Macau.
A modest entrance to the largest gaming complex on the other side of the equator Although Crown Casino is the largest gambling establishment in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the territory devoted to gambling in it of 14,000 sq.m. less than at Rio Casino Resort. Therefore, the entertainment complex in South Africa still holds the palm on the Dark Continent and in all countries below the equator.
Another representative of the mega-casino in Macau, Casino Ponte 16 has a gaming area of 82,300 sq.m. This complex is especially famous for its Michael Jackson Museum: his famous diamond glove was exhibited here. Although this almost magical thing was sold to private ownership, Casino Ponte 16 is still associated with the name of the King of Pop. Sin City in the middle of the forest
More than 100,000 sq.m. The gaming areas of this mega-casino are not in Las Vegas, but in Connecticut. The size of the establishment is so huge that it is divided into six smaller casinos with different interiors and themes. Hotels, restaurants, even your own Hard Rock Café - you can really get lost in all this variety of ways to spend time.
"City of Dreams" in its current state The complex of establishments, which is not for nothing called a city, is an almost autonomous system - there are shops, buildings with apartments, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, as well as the largest commercial swimming pool in the world. And the gaming area, located on 128,000 sq.m. The area looks more like an enlarged anthill than a casino.
Logo of the largest US casino The largest entertainment complex in the United States is located... In the small town of Thackerville in Oklahoma. Who would have thought? Nevertheless, every year millions and tens of millions of gamblers from all over the world come here. The real state of sins includes not only a casino with an area of more than 150,000 sq.m., but also golf clubs, a hippodrome, a mall, a dozen hotels and countless cafes and restaurants.
“Just” one of the many casino halls The largest casino in the world is located in Macau, which is not surprising. This complex was built in 2007 and immediately surpassed the American Winstar. The total area of gambling establishments in this place is 168,000 sq.m. However, the casino is only a small part of the complex, so check out the size! The Venetian Macao is divided into four themed areas: Phoenix, Red Dragon, Goldfish and Imperial Palace. We can say that this is the “Disneyland” of the gambling world.
Of course, in the future we will see even more global and ambitious projects, compared to which our list will seem like child’s play. But for now, roll the dice and try your luck in one of the largest casinos built!
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