In these decadent temples of temptation, a roulette spin or blackjack hand can change your life forever. These behemoth casinos are a game of mega-budgets and mega-space, with sprawling complexes that can rival a small town in size. Featuring world-famous restaurants and high-end retail, they offer the gambling aficionados of the world a holistic luxury experience.
From the stone elephants to the gilded minarets, kitsch and glamour come together in a riot of stone, silver and wood in these spectacular casinos. Whether you’re trying your luck in the high-stakes poker rooms, the smoke-free rooms for big bettors or the exclusive high limit gaming salons, these casinos have it all.
Located in the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden, Germany, this casino first opened its doors to Europe’s elite 150 years ago. Today it draws visitors from around the world with its lavishly outfitted red-and-gold poker rooms and countless blackjack tables.
The Bellagio is one of the most famous casinos in the world, featured in Hollywood movies like Ocean’s 11 and 21. It is renowned for its high-end poker rooms with sky-high table limits and is frequented by many professional players. Its opulent resort also features a beautiful eight-acre lake, exclusive fashion stores and the world-famous dancing fountains.
This massive casino in the US is often cited as being the largest in the world, but that’s only true if you count the entire compound. Its 250,000-square-foot gambling area is still impressive enough to rank third on this list, however.