Largest casinos worldwide: Top 10

"Higher, faster, further": this old Olympic motto can be perfectly applied to the world's modern mega-casinos. "Bigger, glitzier, more profitable", "more space, more games, more glamor", "more rooms, more chips, more show" - it is truly impressive to see the superlatives the industry has created in recent decades. With all the possibilities of the online world, these temples of gambling still seem to be booming!

Some of the online gambling predictions of the past ten years that were thought to be so certain - such as VR slots and VR casinos - have not been confirmed. Nevertheless, digital gambling is growing inexorably worldwide. On the other hand, there are apparently still an enormous number of people who are particularly fascinated by real casino visits.

Such places are far more than a collection of gaming tables, slot machines and hotel rooms. They are genuine mega resorts that combine gambling with lifestyle, entertainment, cuisine and luxury at all price levels. These worlds of experience offer shows, gourmet boulevards, shopping malls, replicas of European sights (also known as "theme parks") and space for tens of thousands of daily visitors.

Anyone who thinks that the superlatives can only be found in Las Vegas or Macau is mistaken. We take a closer look at the ten largest casinos in the world - and reveal what makes these places so special.

10. Place: Casino Lisboa, Lisbon (15,300 m²)

Located in the heart of Lisbon's modern Parque das Nações district, Casino Lisboa is the largest casino in Europe. Covering an area of 15,300 square meters, it offers over 1,000 slot machines and 26 gaming tables. The casino is not only a place of gambling, but also a cultural center with a theater that can accommodate 600 spectators.

9. Place: MGM Grand, Las Vegas (15,800 m²)

The MGM Grand in Las Vegas is an iconic hotel and casino with 15,800 square meters of gaming space. It houses over 2,500 slot machines and 200 gaming tables. In addition to gambling, the resort offers a variety of entertainment options. These include the MGM Grand Garden Arena, which regularly hosts concerts and sporting events. When it opened in 1993, the MGM Grand was the largest hotel in the world with more than 5,000 rooms.

8. Place: MGM Macau, Macau (20,620 m²)

There is also an MGM resort in Macau. Here, the gaming area is a whopping 20,620 square meters, which even surpasses the original in Las Vegas by a good margin. It has over 600 rooms and suites. There is also a large number of restaurants and bars. The casino and its hotels are known for their impressive architecture and art installations.

7. Place: Sands Macao, Macau (21,300 m²)

The Sands Macao was one of the first western casinos in Macau. It offers a gaming area of 21,300 square meters and has 289 suites. In total, there are around 700 gaming tables and 1,200 slot machines. The casino is known for its luxurious style and first-class services such as the Sands Spa and Sands Fitness.

6. Place: Tusk Rio Casino Resort, Klerksdorp (24,700 m²)

With a gaming area of 24,700 square meters, the Tusk Rio Casino Resort in South Africa is the largest casino on the continent. It offers a total of 274 slot machines and 11 gaming tables as well as a hotel with 70 rooms. The theme of the resort is based on the famous Rio Carnival. For families, there are shows and additional entertainment options such as the Fantasia Game Arcade and the Play Zone Crèche. The Tusk Rio Casino Resort is therefore not only a popular destination for gambling fans.

5. Place: Ponte 16, Macau (25,100 m²)

Ponte 16 is located in the historic center of Macau. With a gaming area of 25,100 square meters, it is currently the 5th largest casino in the world. It offers international visitors over 300 slot machines and 150 gaming tables. The resort also includes the Sofitel Macau Hotel. The 5-star hotel has 408 rooms on 20 floors with a view of the Macau skyline and the neighboring Chinese city of Zhuhai.

4. Place: Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard (31,600 m²)

As one of the largest casinos in the USA, Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut offers 31,600 square meters of gaming space. There are over 5,500 slot machines and more than 250 gaming tables. The resort includes several hotels, a shopping center, a spa and numerous restaurants, including the famous Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen.

3. Place: City of Dreams, Macau (39,000 m²)

The City of Dreams is a modern casino resort with a gaming area of 39,000 square meters. Visitors can bet on more than 1,300 machines and 520 gaming tables. The resort includes several hotels, including the luxurious Nüwa, and a variety of restaurants. There is also plenty of entertainment, such as the spectacular show "The House of Dancing Water".

2. Place: The Venetian Macao, Macau (50,700 m²)

Those who bet at the Venetian Macao try their luck in the second largest casino in the world. The gaming area is huge at 50,700 square meters. That is the equivalent of 7 soccer pitches or a medium-sized German old town. The complex is themed on Venice and even offers gondola rides on replica canals. The casino has more than 3,400 slot machines and 800 gaming tables. The resort has 3,000 suites, numerous restaurants, a shopping center and several venues for shows and conferences.

1. Place: WinStar World Casino & Resort, Thackerville (Oklahoma, USA) - over 370,000 m² of gaming space

In the middle of rural Oklahoma, close to the border with Texas, stands the WinStar World Casino & Resort - a true monument to gambling. With an impressive gaming area of over 370,000 square meters (about 7 times as much as the Venetian Macao!), it is the largest casino in the world. Since its opening in 2003, it has been constantly expanded and today offers an unparalleled variety of entertainment options.

The casino is divided into nine themed gaming areas based on iconic cities such as Paris, London and Beijing. With over 10,500 slot machines, 100 table games and a 55-table poker room, there really is a lot going on here.

However, WinStar offers much more than "just" casino entertainment. It is home to Lucas Oil Live, a 250,000 square meter event center that regularly hosts concerts and other shows. Recreation is provided by a luxurious spa area, two 18-hole golf courses and a resort-style pool with waterfall grotto.

With over 1,700 hotel rooms, including suites with exclusive service, as well as a diverse gastronomic offering of over 20 restaurants and 12 bars, the WinStar also sets standards.

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