A casino is an establishment for certain types of gambling. Casinos are often combined with hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail shops or other tourist attractions. In military and non-military usage, the term can also refer to an officers’ mess.
The world’s biggest casinos are packed with opulent glamour and games of chance, attracting hardened dollar spinners and curious newcomers alike. Many of them have a reputation for poker, while others are famed for the number of tables and slot machines on offer.
It might be surprising to learn that the biggest casino in the US isn’t in Sin City, but rather a tiny town called Thackerville, Oklahoma. The WinStar World Casino and Hotel is a $3.4 billion temple to excess, boasting a staggering range of high-end retail outlets, dining and entertainment venues spread across its sprawling 500,000 square feet.
The historic spa town of Baden-Baden in Germany’s Black Forest became a playground for European royalty and the aristocracy 150 years ago, and is home to one of the most elegant casinos on this list. The neoclassical grandeur of the exterior is matched by the opulence of The Kurhaus’s interior, which was once described by German actress Marlene Dietrich as ‘the most beautiful casino in the world’. The glitzy glamor of Macau is undeniable, and this vast gaming palace has the largest LED dome in the world. It’s owned by The Venetian Las Vegas Sands, and opened in 2010. Guests can try their luck at a wide range of table games and slot machines, and there’s even an area dedicated to sports betting for those not interested in having a flutter.