Editorial: The world's most famous land-based casinos

 

If you're not content with playing games at your local casino and are looking for a gambling destination that goes above and beyond, then you have a world of choices...literally! While the city of Las Vegas remains a popular choice for its dozens of luxury resorts and themed casinos, there are so many other distinctive and worthwhile choices out there. For example...

 

Atlantis Resort and Casino in the Bahamas
Atlantis is the largest (and most expensive) gambling resort in the Caribbean. With hundreds of casino games, seaside views and celebrities it's like a tropical Las Vegas. Skip the showgirl spray tan though and get a real one on Atlantis' pristine beaches.

Casino Baden in Germany
Known locally as Kurhaus, Casino Baden was originally built in 1824 and has attracted an international audience ever since. Hollywood movie stars like Marlene Dietrich and famed authors like Fyodor Dostoyevsky have been impressed and inspired by this historical resort, the oldest and largest casino in Germany.

Casino de Monte Carlo in Monaco
The famed French casino, Casino de Monte Carlo of Monaco, is more than 150 years old. It was originally frequented by French royalty, and still draws some of Europe's most distinguished citizens and some of the world's most discerning gamblers.

Casino di Venezia in Italy
First established in Venice in 1638, the Casino di Venezia still operates from the same facade today, making it the oldest casino in the world. At the Casino di Venezia, gambling isn't just a hobby, it's an art.

The Venetian in Macao
By area alone, the Venetian casino in Macao is one of the top five largest casinos in the world. Though new casinos are being built in Macao every year, the Venetian remains both a local and a tourist favorite.

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
What casino list could be complete without at least one Las Vegas reference? Caesars Palace may not be the newest or the oldest casino in Vegas, but it best reflects the multi-faceted experience gamblers have come to expect from the city's top casinos and resorts. From its cheesy theme to its recognizable facade and from its massive casino floor to its two-story shopping center, Caesars Palace epitomizes the over-the-top appeal of Las Vegas.

22-Oct-2009, 20:13

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