One of the most exciting activities on any traveller’s bucket list is visiting a casino. Whether that be from pure attraction from a film or book, or simply by chance, casinos are places of intense fun, thrills and memories. But the biggest casinos are not just a collection of slot machines and tables, but sprawling complexes of entertainment that could rival the size of a small town.
From the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden in Germany to the flamboyant gambling dens of Las Vegas, the world’s biggest casinos are more than just a place to spin the reels or plop down a chip. They are destinations in their own right, offering everything from Michelin-starred restaurants to awe-inspiring architecture and high-stakes bingo.
As well as the usual range of games, casinos usually have a separate area for sports betting, which attracts big bettors and often requires lower house edges. In contrast roulette and craps draw smaller bettors, and have higher house edges to cover the large minimum bet sizes required. In the United States, casinos are also found on various American Indian reservations, which are exempt from state anti-gambling laws.
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