Ten of the Best Casinos in the World

The rise in popularity of online gambling has been unprecedented, but nothing quite beats the buzz and excitement of visiting the real thing. Gone are the days when casinos were simply about placing bets – nowadays the best casinos offer guests everything from complimentary drinks and food to enticing floor shows and five star service. The top casinos have also upped their stakes in terms of their appearance and function, offering lavish hotel accommodation, top restaurants and excellent leisure and entertainment facilities. So if you’re keen to experience the ultimate in casino prestige and luxury, look no further – we’ve compiled a guide to some of the best casinos in the world.

First things first, nowhere in the world quite embrace the gambling culture like Vegas. Located right in the heart of the Nevada desert, the glittering neon lights of Vegas’ famous strip have attracted hedonistic holiday-goers for decades, making it one of the most renowned holiday destinations in the world. Once you’ve marvelled at the theatrical imitation architecture which celebrates the best of Paris, Rome and Egypt, pay a visit to number one on our list:. 

1 – Bellagio

If its VIP status you’re after, the opulent Bellagio hotel and casino won’t fail to deliver the goods. Boasting lavish decor and an eye-catching facade, guests can relax in the sumptuous rooms and enjoy a host of facilities including designer shops, a luxury spa and salon, numerous restaurants and buzzing night entertainment. Geared more towards high rollers who want upscale gambling facilities, the casino’s three poker rooms, private lounge and swanky sports-booking room offer some of the best treatment on the strip, where guests can celebrate in the lap of luxury once they’ve won big.

2 - Caesars Palace

Embracing the opulence of the Roman Empire, Caesars Palace, with its marble columns, classical sculptures and vaulted ceilings, is one of the most famous and popular casinos on the strip. Boasting over 129,000 square feet of space including slot machines, video poker and blackjack, its casino caters for both the high rolling guests and the more amateur gambler who simply fancies a bit of a flutter. Impeccable service and excellent facilities make it stand above the rest.

3 - Casino de Monte Carlo, Monaco

Designed by Charles Garnier, the same architect who devised the Paris opera house, Casino de Monte Carlo is as opulent as casinos come. Oozing old-school charm, the venue boasts a marble-paved foyer housing majestic Ionic columns and gold and bronze ornaments - it is no wonder the likes of royalty frequent here. An impressive 35 roulette, blackjack and craps tables, and a further 315 slot machines make up the casino, ensuring you will not be short of space to flutter your cash.

4 - The Clermont Club, London

Located in the heart of Mayfair’s Berkeley Square, London’s Clermont Club is one of the most exclusive in the capital. With a long-standing reputation for elegance and splendour, the Clermont features six tables for blackjack, baccarat and English roulette. Worth noting: the law in London requires you to declare your intent to gamble 24 hours in advance– an inconvenience, but undoubtedly worth the effort to experience the celebrated Clermont legacy. 

5 - Sun City, South Africa

The Sun City Resort is located in the heart of the South African terrain, boasting an impressive four hotels, safaris, private park, golf course and wave pool. The Sun City Hotel’s casino hosts most of the gambling, featuring 40 roulette, poker, blackjack and punto blanco tables, as well as 850 slot machines. The facilities are also perfect for beginners and out of luck folk, with a gaming school also on hand to point you in the right direction.

6 - St. James Club, Antigua

Located within an exotic resort surrounded by the Caribbean ocean, this high-end establishment houses a comprehensive casino featuring 55 slot machines and 5 poker, roulette and blackjack tables. There are also a number of additional facilities for family members beside the casino, including discos, yacht and boat rides and high-end restaurants, not forgetting the idyllic surrounding beaches.

7 - Mandarin Oriental, China

The plush Mandarin Oriental is located in Macau, a former Portuguese colony now governed by China with a thriving gambling culture. Bearing proof that quality not quantity is the name of the game, it may not be the largest casino in Macau, but it is certainly the most upmarket. Boasting a 24-hour casino with two VIP rooms, 11 gaming tables of blackjack, roulette and baccarat, as well as 60 slot machines, it is a casino to rival its Vegas peers.

8 - Atlantis Resort, Bahamas

The Atlantis Resort houses the largest casino in the Caribbean, as well as one of the most pricey hotel suites in the world – setting you back a jaw-dropping $25,000 per night! If you still have some spare cash left over from the hotel bill, the casino will keep you occupied for hours on end. Featuring 80 gaming tables, including blackjack, craps, baccarat, roulette and Caribbean stud poker, and almost a thousand slot machines, the panoramic backdrop of the resort make this exotic casino a worldwide great.

9 - Casino Metropol, Moscow

The Casino Metropol, part of the Hotel Metropol, is located in the vicinity of the Kremlin and the Red Square in beautiful Moscow. Here, well-clad guests can enjoy the 11 blackjack, poker and roulette tables amongst its opulent, VIP surroundings, 24 hours round the clock.

10 - Casino Baden-Baden, Germany

Our final favourite is one of Germany’s oldest and largest gambling establishments, Casino Baden-Baden, or the Kurhaus, as it’s locally known. First opened in 1809, the casino was shut down during both world wars, but has now been reopened in all its opulence. Once referred to as the most beautiful casino in the world by Hollywood legend, Marlene Dietrich, who needs convincing further?