Those Giddy Exciting Heights – The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino

The Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel and Casino has become a Las Vegas landmark and its uppermost spire is visible from nearly anywhere in the valley. But with the tallest thrill rides in the country, a bevy of exceptional dining options and luxurious accommodations, the 1,149-feet tower is just the tip of the iceberg.

The Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel and Casino takes fun and excitement to new heights with the world's most insane thrill rides. More than 100 stories above the ground, adrenaline junkies can take on the Big Shot, X-Scream and Insanity.

The resort boasts one of the largest gaming floors at 80,000 square feet. At least 50 table games and more than 1,500 of the most popular slot and video poker machines contribute to the nonstop action found in the casino. Casino games include Blackjack, 10X Odds on craps, Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Slots, mini Baccarat, Megabucks, and Super Megabucks. There is also a very classy poker room.

 Yes, a 120-seat race and sports book, equipped with 33 televisions and 24 big screens.

The staff at this Casino is as nice and professional as any gambler could hope for, letting you get into the swing of the casino quickly and easily. The Stratosphere has inherited some unusual variations on casino games from its Vegas World predecessor, such as "crapless craps" and "double-exposure blackjack", which came with a number of twists. For example, the variation on blackjack involved the dealers showing both of their cards, which appeared to greatly favor the player. However the rules also were changed that the house wins in the event of a push, which meant that statistically the game favored the casino more than in normal blackjack. This type of blackjack is popular in Atlantic City, but rarely seen in Las Vegas.

 
 

So come rise to the Stratosphere!

 

 

Let the Fun Come Alive: Circus Circus

 

But the live gaming action is located in three full-size casinos, surrounded by the 40,000-sq.-foot shopping promenade and provides more adult fun than you can imagine. This venerable resort is a unique, family-oriented gaming resort with a 100,000-square-foot casino where circus acrobats and trapeze artists perform overhead. Strolling magicians, jugglers and mimes add to the excitement. The accommodations include the 810-room Circus Manor, which offers a swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. The promenade-level Adventuredome amusement park houses thrill rides, midway games, state-of-the-art video games, a virtual reality zone, party rooms and more.

But you should not confuse this with a theme-park hotel. All the circus fun is still built around a busy casino. The midway level features dozens of carnival games, a large arcade (more than 300 video and pinball games), trick mirrors, and ongoing circus acts under the big top from 11am to midnight daily. The world's largest permanent circus, it features renowned trapeze artists, stunt cyclists, jugglers, magicians, acrobats, and high-wire daredevils. Spectators can view the action from much of the midway or get up close and comfy on benches in the performance arena. The thousands of rooms here occupy sufficient acreage to warrant a free Disney World-style aerial shuttle (another kid pleaser) and minibuses connecting its many components. It has its own 24-hour convenience store, swimming pools, saunas, whirlpools, kiddie's playground, fenced pet runs, video-game arcade, community room, and Wi-Fi. For gorging, there's always the Circus Circus Buffet.

 

Circus Circus offers Las Vegas gambling ramped up a notch with super-satisfying slots, from penny to $25 machines. The Main Casino features more than 1,500 slot and video machines in all denominations and includes MegaBucks™, Wheel of Fortune and 97.4% Dollar Slots, as well as Penny Poker and Video. The West Casino offers more than 500 slot and video machines with the progressive games: Circus Bucks and Millionaire Sevens™. The Skyrise Tower is a Las Vegas casino alive with 400 mesmerizing, dynamic slot and video machines. Three full-size Las Vegas casinos offer three times the table-games pleasure. 53 blackjack tables, seven roulette tables, four craps tables, one Big Six game, four Pai Gow Poker tables, one Caribbean Stud™ Poker table, two Let It Ride™ games, one Casino War game and 10 poker tables. It also has a 80-seat race and sports book, equipped with 68 televisions and 18 big screens.

 

 
 

Understated magnificence – the Wynn Macau

Wynn hotels have always been known as the ultimate in opulent sophistication and Wynn Macau is no exception. Located across the street from the Grand Lisboa, the Wynn Macau is just as sleek and sophisticated at its Las Vegas counterpart.  Tasteful decorations, an enormous casino, and plenty of great shopping and restaurants are making the Wynn Macau one of the most popular Macau hotels on the Cotai Strip.

The Wynn Resort Macau offers more than 600 luxurious rooms and suites.  Guests looking for the ultimate in luxury need look no further than the Wynn Resort Macau. The casino at the Wynn Macau is open 24 hours, the Wynn Casino Macau features 385 of tables and 1250 slot machines.  it also has 135 cashiers and ten exchange counters. Since this Macau hotel offers both currency exchange and an ATM onsite, guests should have no trouble making their way to the gambling tables. The casino is markedly smaller than most of its rivals, almost half that of the Sands, although it is currently increasing its size, but it has proved small is beautiful. An award-winning design, both inside and out, has had the gambling world's cream of the crop flocking to the Wynn to enjoy superior service Las Vegas style and some of the highest stakes gambling in town. Minimum stakes are generally high but the Wynn is a cut above the average. Complimentary tea/coffee/soft drinks and beers are offered. Travelers who want to spend time cruising the Cotai Strip and gambling at the various casinos should have no trouble finding their way from the Wynn.  The Wynn is also located conveniently near the beach. The Wynn Casino Macau also features typical Las Vegas entertainment for guests, including shows and other entertainment. 

However you decide to organize your trip to Macau; with shopping, gambling, eating out or more, the Wynn Hotel and Casino is a great choice for accommodation.  Elegant and comfortable rooms as well as impeccable service are bound to make any stay enjoyable and leave guests wanting to plan their next trip to Macau.

The Waves of Excitement - The MGM Grand Macau

 

The casino resort in Macau, which uses the MGM Grand Macau name, is the third largest American casino company behind the Bellagio and Mirage in Vegas.  MGM Mirage made a joint deal with Pansy Ho Chiu-king, the daughter of Stanley Ho, whose company was controlling Macau gambling up to now.

The MGM Grand Macau hotel tower is a unique structure located on a prime waterfront site in Macau's central Nam Van gaming district. The Macau MGM is placed in the neighborhood of the planned Wynn Macau and the Lisboa Hotel and Casino, an area likely to become the first casino "strip" of Macau. 

Separated into three distinct horizontal segments as it rises, the exterior walls curve rhythmically, like waves in the ocean. The Macau MGM features a signature atrium, which is the focus of the resort. The 600-room MGM Macau resort hotel rises 28-floors into the sky and, as the shimmering glass of the building reflects the South China Sea, the shape of the building itself reflects the rolling swell of the ocean surf.

The casino at MGM Macau has the potential to make the MGM Grand Macau the leading resort in Macau.  Within the MGM Macau, there's a 222,000 square foot split-level casino, with 300 table games and 1,000 slot machines. The property also includes a 1,500-seat theater, a 5,500-square foot nightclub, 13,500 square feet of meeting and convertible convention space including a 11,000 square foot ballroom, a 25,000-square-foot luxurious spa, and nine restaurants, including one on the roof with views of the city and the harbor. However the newly revealed expansion plans added 72,000 square feet to the MGM Grand casino floor's 2nd level. The additional space doubled the number of slot machines and adds another 100 table games, which will make the Macau MGM the largest casino floor in the city!

The Lotus of Macau – the Grand Lisboa Casino

Is it really a lit -up lotus or is it something else? You might be forgiven for thinking like that about the Grand Lisboa Hotel Macau. The Grand Lisboa Hotel Macau is an architectural wonder molded into a 258 meter tall lotus shaped high-rise emerging from a golden podium. The landmark structure is a storehouse of recreation featuring a multitude of casinos spread across the several floors in the podium. The luxurious hotel features exceptional facilities blended with a warm and friendly hospitality extended by a team of multilingual professionals. The hotel's casino is in direct comparison with the best casinos in the west and true enough, drives Macau's identity as the Las Vegas of Asia.

The Grand Lisboa Hotel Macau features a luxurious lineup of 430 guestrooms spread across the towering structure, which give spectacular views of the city skyline and beyond. All the guestrooms are spacious and tastefully decorated with fantastic hues for a cherished vacation. The rooms are luxuriously appointed with modern facilities which include air-conditioning, Satellite TV, direct dial telephones, Internet access, mini bar, hair dryer, and spacious bathroom. Additionally, all the guestrooms in the hotel feature a separate sitting area.

The Grand Lisboa Hotel Macau is a haven for casino lovers, offering a multitude of games including Baccarat, Poker, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud, Roulette, Sic Bo, Fish Prawn Crab, Three-Card Poker, Texas Hold'em, and also the Fan Tan, a gambling game unique to Macau. The casino is housed within the golden podium which dazzles like a kaleidoscope during the night and offers poker ring games and a multitude of other indulging attractions. It operates round the clock and has 240 gaming tables with the minimum table bet being 50$. The number of slots is almost double and complimentary non-alcoholic drinks are served continuously. You can also opt for a Grand Lisboa Club Membership which earns many privileges and benefits for you.

The Grand Old Lady of Macau Gaming - Hotel Lisboa Macau

 

Gambling with its long history in Macau is a legalized entertainment. With swanky casinos dotted over the cityscape, Macau vies with Las Vegas and Nevada. Widely acclaimed as a perfect mix of traditional hospitality and modern facilities, Hotel Lisboa Macau is a well-known landmark. Located in the central business district, 15 minutes from the Macau International Airport and 5 minutes from Macau-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal, Hotel Lisboa's unrivalled central location offers total convenience for business travelers and holidaymakers alike.  

 

Like Macau itself, the Lisboa's décor blends Chinese and Portuguese accents, heavily underscored by that old favorite of pirates: gold. The famed casino hotel Lisboa has years of local history and gaming adventure under its belt. The Lisboa Macau has close to 1,000 rooms and luxurious suites, designed for total relaxation. With its elegant decor, superb cuisine, exceptional wine list and impeccable service, Robuchon a Galera is potentially the leader of fine dining restaurants in the region. The Hotel Lisboa Casino is famous for its world-class gaming options, having been responsible for a good portion of the 2004 Macau casino revenue, which out-earned Las Vegas for the year. Baccarat, Blackjack, Boule, Fan Tan, Roulette are the usual games played along with the ubiquitous poker. Newcomers to the Macau casino market will definitely have to compete with Lisboa Hotel Macau.  The Lisboa's cabaret show, the famous Crazy Paris Show, is also a favorite Macau show.  

 

Lisboa has created quite a reputation in history as Macau's largest casino with the widest variety of table games, with 146 gaming tables, 107 slots, and six restaurants. Lisboa Casino does not charge any entry fee and tipping too is not customary. However it should be noted the croupiers do keep 10% of the winning. You must be over 18years to get the admission.

Come to authentic gaming Macau style!

The Venetian Las Vegas – the original Italian chic!

The Venetian is a fantastic, beautiful casino resort, a tribute to Venice itself, with accurate, near-scale replicas of Venetian landmarks and artwork built into the hotel's stunning architecture. The hotel has 17 specialty restaurants; for upscale shopping pleasure, the Grand Canal Shops at The Venetian offer more than 50 boutiques along its half-mile long, indoor canal. Gondola rides; complete with a singing gondolier are one of the Venetian's most popular attractions. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Venetian has the largest hotel rooms in the world. Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum makes its U.S. debut at the Venetian, but for a true cultural experience, the Venetian is home to the Guggenheim Las Vegas, housing special art exhibitions in a striking facility.

But the true attraction of the Venetian lies in the state-of-the-art casino it houses. Lose yourself in the high-stakes excitement of The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. Classic opulence, advanced technology, and pulsing energy blend seamlessly inside the imposing Las Vegas casino — a 120,000-square-foot gaming venue, opulently detailed with marble floors, hand-painted frescoed ceilings, and plush furnishings. Take a seat at one of the winning blackjack tables. Test your hand on the most enticing video poker and slot machines on The Strip, where jackpots have soared above $30 million. Select from 120 table games, including Pai Gow, Craps, Spanish 21, and Caribbean Stud. You'll love the high-limit salon, featuring 20 games in a semi-private area. Inspired by the flair and passion of Venice, we also boast a beautifully replicated façade of Doge's Palace — showcasing timeless elegance, a winning ambiance, and premier customer service. Whatever your tastes, the celebrated Las Vegas hotel casino is perfectly suited for you. The premier game tables and slot machines include:

The 2,100 slot / video poker machines, high-limit slot machines, linked progressive machines, exclusive Venetian-themed dollar slots, providing hours of gambling excitement, more than 110 table games, featuring Blackjack, Roulette, Pai Gow, Craps, Let it Ride Stud Poker, Big Six, Caribbean Stud, Three Card Poker, Spanish 21, and Casino War, a semi-private, high-limit location for Baccarat, Blackjack, and Single "O" Roulette, luxury race and sports lounge.

The Venetian in China – the Italian luxury and Chinese mystique

 

Las Vegas Sands' second resort to open in Macau, called The Venetian, is the anchor of the much larger Cotai Strip mega-tourism development, an unparalleled master plan that is becoming the ''Las Vegas Strip'' of Asia. The Venetian Macao, opened on August 28, 2007, combines the glamour of Las Vegas with mystical Asian flair.  "Bringing the charm of Venice and the glamour of Las Vegas" to Macau, as its construction billboard declares, The Venetian Macao includes 3,000 luxury suites in a 32-story tower, creating the beauty of baroque Venice complete with canals, gondolas, singing gondoliers and other legendary Venetian icons.

 

At a time when economic and travel restrictions from mainland China are lifting the Venetian Macau resort has breathed new life in the casino tourism sector of Macau. Macau, which is within a 6-hour airline flight for half the world's population, is the only place gambling is legal in China. Business opportunities continue to expand in the area, the business market especially that of booming China, is expected to come along for the ride. According to Sheldon Adelson, the mastermind behind The Venetian Macau, "It's like a firecracker. They've lit the fuse, and it is ready to explode." Consequently, The Venetian Macau is not just another Macau luxury hotel.

 
 

The Venetian Macao boasts the world's biggest casino (some 600,000 square feet of gambling space, about five times the size of your state-of-the-art Vegas gaming floor), 3,000 hotel suites and acres of swimming pools, 850,000 square feet of shopping, a 15,000-seat showroom, and a 1.2-million-square-foot convention center. It also plans to house 15 fine dining restaurants.

 
 

Beyond that, Adelson has invested another $2 billion or so to put up hotel-mall-casino complexes that after opening alongside the Venetian around the end of 2007 function as satellite businesses. These Macau hotels are run by leading hotel operators, such as Four Seasons and Shangri-La, while Las Vegas Sands Inc. retains control of their showrooms and casinos.) And although it took at least 30 years for Vegas to become Vegas, Adelson figures it'll take about five for Cotai to become Asia's—and thus the world's—biggest gambling and entertainment Mecca.

 
 

Games among the Stars - The Galaxy Starworld Macau!

 

If you're feeling like a "star" in Macau and willing to show off some "lucky brilliance" to the world then The Galaxy Starworld Macau is the place to be seen at!

 

In 2002, a major monopoly on gambling in Macau was lifted, paving the way for foreign businesses and investors to try their luck at opening a casino or hotel on the Cotai Strip, which is being touted as the Las Vegas of Asia.

 

Gambling laws in Macau make almost every form of gambling legal. Along with racetrack gambling and popular Chinese gambling games, casinos featuring traditional western gambling games are also gaining steam in Macau.

 

The Galaxy Starworld is one of the latest additions to the Cotai Strip and the Macau hotel gambling scene.  The Galaxy Starworld is housed in the totally renovated Galaxy Waldo, a 33 story building with more than 550 rooms.  The Galaxy Starworld is located just east of the Wynn Macau, and has major plans for the gambling tables, hungry tiger machines (slots), and other types of gambling that is housed in its enormous casino.  Builders project that this Macau casino hotel features more than 300 gaming tables and more than 300 slot machines, among many other attractions.

 

Guests are also able to stay at this Macau hotel, of course, and the billion dollar project provides comfort and extreme elegance.  While many of the hotels in Macau look to attract foreign customers and travelers, many of the hotels in Macau are also looking to attract the wealthy Chinese businessmen.  In the past, hotels in Macau have offered a chance to get away from the bustle of China's larger cities and relax on an island paradise, that pull has only increase as the number and quality of casinos continues to increase.

 

Other hotels in Macau stand alongside the Galaxy Starworld to create a glitter of lights and fun along the 1.8 mile stretch that makes up the Cotai Strip.  Whether you come to Macau for business or pleasure, the Galaxy Starworld and the entire Cotai Strip look to bring fun and excitement to the beach in Macau.

Excalibur - Knights in Shining Cash

 

Excalibur is one of the deluxe class casino-hotels, located on the new, south end of the Las Vegas 'Strip', only a mile from McCarran Airport. This large, enchanting hotel has a medieval theme and offers entertainment for the entire family. Step into this hotel named after King Arthur's sword and step back into the legendary world of Camelot, with 4 towers & storybook-style "castle" gates, multicolored spires & a modified medieval theme. Dining is available at five fabulous themed restaurants. The Medieval village offers shopping at 15 picturesque, unique boutiques. The Excalibur is conveniently connected to neighboring Luxor by a moving sidewalk and by monorail to Mandalay Bay. In short it offers something for everybody – whatever is your heart's desire; shopping, fine dining, entertainment extravaganza or a winning streak that leaves you in the seventh heaven; you are sure to find it in Excalibur.

 

Excalibur offers everything you'd look forward to from a Las Vegas casino, with an extra measure of fun and friendliness. At the castle, you'll take pleasure in your desired slot and table games, an action-packed poker room, a full service race & sports book, and live keno around the clock. At Excalibur you can enjoy Roulette, Craps, Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Big Six, Caribbean Stud Poker and Mini-Baccarat, other than the slots and electronic games. Pari-mutuel race wagering is available on all major horse racing tracks. Greyhound wagering is also accessible on a daily basis. Wager on your chosen team as bets are allowed on all main sporting happenings. Excalibur also offers to help you through all your gaming questions and dilemmas, almost holding your hand through the process to make high rollers of newbies.

 

But the real fun of Excalibur is in its visual extravaganzas – the shows that entertain you and your family at dinner and other times. It has time and again been consistently reviewed as a good place for kids, with a decent enough casino, and mind blowing shows.

 

 

 

 
 

 

Let’s go – Bellagio!

Las Vegas is truly the casino capital of the world! While many years ago the city may have had a reputation as an "adult playground" run by "shady characters," today's Las Vegas features many family-oriented facilities run by some of America's most familiar corporate names. Bellagio stands among them as a tribute to the spirit fun, adventure and a classic larger than life lifestyle.

 

 

Indomitable Five Diamond Award-winning action is dealt with the maximum classiness at Bellagio's stylish Las Vegas casino. From spectacular touches to Bellagio's casino, which features a large assortment of slots, table games, and Race & Sports Book wagering to the World Poker Tour; they are the pioneers, who originated the casino experience from which all others draw their inspiration.

 

Bellagio has always taken steps to promote responsible gaming, and has long established many of the AGA prescribed measures. It is open daily 24 hours. The casino's 155,000 square foot gaming space features 2,449 gaming machines and 207 table and poker games. There are other gaming options too like the Keno, race book and sports book. The property has nineteen restaurants, one bar and a hotel with 3,933 rooms. Poker and blackjack are the most popular of the table games with eighty one and sixty five tables respectively. But other games also find representation in baccarat, roulette, and pai gow poker and pai gow tiles; apart from Caribbean stud poker and craps.

 

And should you find yourself to be hungry after a particularly long bout of winning or losing, the extraordinarily long array of eateries in the property will come to your aid. If you happen to look for a large buffet to sink your teeth into, Buffet at Bellagio stands ready at your command, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whether it's Chinese, French, Asian, Italian or Traditional American or maybe even Mediterranean and Japanese you will find something to quench your thirst and satisfy your palate however exotic.

 

So let's go – Bellagio!

 

 

The Casino Costa Calida (La Manga) – fun unlimited

 

The casino Costa Calida is one of the best small casinos in Spain. Although it is just a small part of the prestigious La Manga club of Hyatt Regency Hotel chain, yet it is unique in its appeal to both the patrons of the hotel and general public. Games of chance always appeals to the bold Spaniards and since the legalization of the gaming industry in the late 70's, the growth has been phenomenal. Entrance in most Spanish casinos requires (free) membership so do not forget your passport or you will be barred from entering. Additionally you must be a minimum 18 years old and although the dress code is more or less relaxed, those wearing shorts and a tee shirt will be refused admission.

 

Casino Costa Calida is in Murcia, Spain and is open from Sunday through Thursday 8pm to 4am, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm to 5am. It features a choice of 20 slot machines and 11 gaming tables in sumptuous settings. Games played include blackjack, poker, and roulette and Punto Banca in picturesque surroundings. You will also be able to eat in one of the best restaurants in the region and really make the occasion one to remember, especially if you win. However while you enjoy your winning streak, it is also advisable to review regulations about collecting your winnings with the local gaming facilities if you are not a resident of Spain and then start placing bets.

 

Moreover if you are staying at the Hyatt then you can also enjoy the other facilities of the La Manga Club which offers a
landscaped resort with three of the finest golf courses in Europe. But that is not all; there is also a Tennis Centre with 28 tennis courts, paddle tennis, squash, a professional Football Centre, open-air swimming pools, a Mediterranean beach cove, miles of stunning trails to walk or ride, and a host of other sports in the year-round Mediterranean climate of La Manga.

 

 

 

 

Casino Mediterráneo Torrevieja – Elegance Revisited

 

Although
you will find several Casinos within the province of Alicante where you can play blackjack, roulette or on a variety of fruit machines and finding the casinos is easy as they tend to be on major roads; yet Casino Mediterraneo Torrevieja stands out with its emphasis on aesthetics and elegance.
There are 4 casinos in Alicante over quite a large distance, so try and chose the one closest to you. I would recommend going by taxi if you are considering drinking the most wonderful cocktails that are served at all of them, but if you insist on imagination fuelled by art consider Mediterraneo Torrevieja
casino's seaside terrace
fine dining restaurant cum bar.

 

The Casino Mediterraneo is situated in Torrevieja which is easily accessed from the A1 freeway. It is a reasonably new casino and hosts roulette, blackjack, poker, baccarat, the wheel of fortune and slot machines. The casino's 16,150 square foot gaming space features forty-six gaming machines and thirteen table games. The table games played here are mainly American Roulette and Blackjack. There are other coffee shops and restaurants like
the
Ibericos del Casino which also offers live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays. But it is the coffee shop El Faro which offers the exquisite Great International Buffet daily.

 

 

Access in most Spanish casinos requires (free) membership so do not forget your passport or you will not be allowed in. Moreover the minimum age required for entry is 18 years old and while the dress code is (generally) relaxed; those wearing shorts and a tee shirt will not be admitted. It is also advisable to review regulations about collecting your winnings with the local gaming facilities before you place your bets if you are not a resident of Spain.

 

 

This fantastic casino also has a state-of the-art exhibition hall promoting Spanish visual and performing arts along with cinema. An annual Young Artist prize is also given to the upcoming promising stars of the Spanish art world.

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

The White Coast Games - Casino Costa Blanca Alicante

 

The ever adventurous Spanish love to play games of chances. That is very evident in their love of casinos and gaming. Ever since organized gaming was legalized in Spain in 1977, it has seen phenomenal growth. Although online gaming has found large number of fans among the bold Spanish yet the charged atmosphere and high drama of the casinos can never be replaced. The casinos here in Spain are part of larger entertainment centers. The National Gaming Commission, a part of the Spanish government, regulates all these casinos from 17 offices located throughout the country. Spain has produced many greats of Poker lore hence it is no surprise that the Spanish casinos are one of the top sites for the European Poker Tour.

 

Casino Costa Blanca is located in Alicante one of the most beautiful provinces of Spain. Although it is more popular for its beaches and cultural attractions yet its nightlife and casino found enthusiastic patrons since its inception. The 12,100 square foot casino features thirty-eight slots and twenty-three table games and is open 8pm-4am. Among its 23 table games, 3 tables are of American roulette, one is of Russian roulette, 6 of blackjack, two of Punto Banco and the rest of French roulette. It is also advisable to review regulations about collecting your winnings if you are not a resident of Spain with the local gaming facilities and then start placing bets.

 

 

Entrance in most Spanish casinos requires (free) membership so do not forget your passport or you will not be allowed in. But in case of Costa Blanca you may have to pay the ten euro entrance fee. Additionally you must be a minimum 18 years old and although the dress code is (generally) relaxed, those wearing shorts and a tee shirt will not be admitted. The language spoken in this casino is Spanish and the place has a good bar and a convention-cum-exhibition hall too.

 

The Torrequebrada Casino

 

Ideally located on the beach-front of Benalmádena Costa, and with a sophisticated atmosphere, Hotel Torrequebrada is your best bet for both Leisure and Business. It offers a wide gastronomical variety of delicious food, peace and tranquility in its extensive gardens, Shows in the Sala Fortuna, fun and entertainment in the Casino, spacious, fully equipped conference rooms, activities and entertainment during the summer months and a Spa with a varied program for relaxation, health and beauty. All of this together with a relaxed atmosphere on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and only 30 minutes from Marbella and Málaga, right in the heart of the Costa del Sol means a vacation to remember.

The Casino Torrequebrada, inaugurated in 1979, continues to be one of the principal tourist attractions of the Costa del Sol, as well as being one of the most complete casinos and with the best entertainment offers in the whole country.

Recently renovated, the Casino Torrequebrada includes amongst a wide range: slot machines, roulette, black-jack, poker, baccarat. Torrequebrada Casino has three especially prepared halls for you to enjoy your games: Gaming Hall, Slot Machine Hall and Private Hall.

The Torrequebrada Casino is located between Malaga and Marbella in the municipality of Benalmádena Costa, in the heart of the Costa del Sol only 15 minutes from Malaga´s Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport. The great weather and surroundings make Torrequebrada Casino an ideal place to enjoy a few days throughout the year to both relax and be entertained.

You can enjoy the surrounding golf courses, beaches and many other options to make the most of your vacations. For those who enjoy maritime activities, Benalmadena´s Marina is only 2 km away where you can also find a large shopping centre. Upon arriving at the Casino you can either drive your vehicle to the free parking (with security surveillance) near our building, or use our Valet Parking service at the main entrance. We also have a Coat check for you to leave your coat, bags, packages, suitcases.

The following are some of the activities performed at the Casino:

    • Spanish Pigeosn Shooting Championship.

    • Live music every Friday and Saturday in the Casino Restaurant

    • Mus Championship: Easter and Vacaciones en el Mar.

    • Linda de España beauty pageant

    • Cuisine Conferences held throughout the year.

    • Summer Balls

    • Estrellas Costa del Sol

Casino Nueva Andalucia

One of the largest casinos in the Andalucían regions of Spain this is one of the on land casinos that have garnered a name for itself in the gaming map of Europe. Puerto Jose Banus is without doubt one of the best sports harbours in all of the Mediterranean
and was built in 1968 by the developer from whom it takes its name. It offers mooring points for all kinds of yachts and recreational vessels. With its countless restaurants, discotheques, bars and boutiques, plus its full range of nautical services, it is the leading sports centre of the municipality. An important aspect of tourist activity is the city's hotel infrastructure. It has a large number of both luxury and economy options in inns and hotels.

 

The casino here offers French Roulette, Caribbean Poker, Black Jack, American Roulettes and Midi Punto Banca is offered from July and September. It also offers about a hundred slot machines. There is a restaurant offering international cuisine which is open from 9 PM to 4AM in summer and 8:30 PM to 2:30 AM in winter.

 

Wear your lucky charm if you're superstitious, but whether luck is on your side or not, you're sure to have a great time playing the slot machines (from 4p till dawn) or roulette (French and American styles). Black Jack is the favourite game for beginners and five-card poker attracts the more adventurous. It has been recently renovated and now it just shines night after night with a perfect interior decor right down to the last detail. There's a bar, an exquisite restaurant and the sumptuous Hotel Andalucía Plaza stands behind it. You'll feel like you're in an authentic Las Vegas venue and you don't have to dress formally.

 

However it is necessary to remember that it is necessary to present your National Identification Card (DNI), passport or driver's license to enter the Casino and the dress code that is strictly followed is that entrance not permitted in short pants or sports shoes.

 
 

Estoril

A fashionable playground by the sea with Europe's largest casino and top-rate golf courses Estoril has long welcomed international visitors. During World War II it acquired a glamorous reputation when Portugal's neutrality and mild weather attracted the rich and the famous, German and English spies, and European royals and aristocrats such as King Umberto II of Italy, Carol II of Romania, the Count of Paris, and Spain's Don Juan. Hollywood actor Orson Wells stayed at the town's legendary Hotel Palacio at the time, and was reportedly "stunned" by the number of kings at the hotel during his stay.

The town has since lost much of its status, but maintains a certain faded grandeur and is still a fashionable cosmopolitan playground with Europe's largest casino, tennis courts, some of Europe's finest golf courses, an automobile race track that has held Formula One Grand Prix races, and an attractive sandy beach. The picturesque beach of Tamariz has a number of bars and restaurants, and a castle overlooking it that is owned by the royal family of Monaco.

Behind it is the casino surrounded by attractive gardens with tall palm trees. Known to give out the biggest weekly prizes in Europe, it also presents top international shows. It was also the inspiration for Ian Fleming's James Bond and Casino Royale. The Hotel Palacio facing it appeared in one of James Bond's first films ("On Her Majesty's Secret Service") and served as a backdrop for Richard Wilson's novel, "A Small Death in Lisbon." A pleasant beachfront promenade links Estoril to attractive Cascais passing by beaches along the way, and frequent trains connect it to Lisbon.

The end of the day, and best to spend it at the gaming tables. The Estoril casino isn't Monaco - in fact the downstairs is much more Reno than Monte Carlo, but if you show your passport upstairs and part with a small entrance fee, you can enjoy the usual games in a civilized fashion. Medium to low table stakes mean that you can have a very pleasant evening without risking the family silver. I'm happy to report that I certainly enjoyed myself and won more than enough to pay for dinner and a celebratory bottle of champagne later.

The Estoril Casino is the largest casino in Europe. There is a great deal of entertainment here, including different types of gambling and nightly cabaret and music hall shows in a sophisticated atmosphere. Apart from the main activities, there is an art gallery specializing in modern painting and sculpture.

Featuring a spacious area for gambling tables (Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Baccarat "Punto Bank" and the dice games French Roulette and "Cussec") spread over two floors, the Casino Lisboa offers a diverse range of gaming opportunities, whether in the informal and marvelous open space of the Mixed Hall [1st floor] or in the more intimate and reserved environment of the Traditional Games Hall [2nd floor]. This guide is very simple and easy to follow. It explains all the games you may find at your disposal in Casino Estoril so you can enjoy the most of our casino's unique environment. However, if you have any doubts please do not hesitate asking our staff at your disposal.

Casino Lisboa

Lisbon's casinos were never really its biggest attractions till the time the government thought of promoting gaming tourism in a big way. Since then it has taken baby steps towards growing into a fully fledged industry. Estoril was the first place chosen to be promoted as a gaming destination. When it showed signs of early success, the Portuguese government began making plans for further developing the vast potential of gaming tourism in Europe.
The younger sibling of Europe's biggest casino in close by Estoril pushed its doors wide open for the public in 2006 with a more or less unlike image. It was pegged as an amusement spot with gaming as a part in contrast to the idea of a normal casino, where the gaming forms the mainstay and the entertainment is a diversion. While Estoril Casino keeps its classic and little more glamorous ambiance, Lisbon's casino puts its money on the trendier generation with a low key architecture and a more modern day environment.
There are great shows on all days and very regularly you may find well known international crowd pullers such as "Stomp" that was in the midst of the names offered in the first year at the above 600-seat Oceans Auditorium along with a range of acts at the revolving central bar, Arena Lounge.
All in all there are four elegantly devised bars, three restaurants (counting the high-end Pragma), nearly 1000 slot machines, and 22 gaming tables which include everything from the classic American Roulette to Blackjack, Poker, and Baccarat; all allocated across three floors. The gaming bets belong to a very manageable range with high rollers being accommodated without low and midlevel punters feeling left out. The 1000 latest technology slot machines offer a chance to win some easy money to those who trust their luck more than in a little skill.
Gaming is open to the public every day afternoon from 3PM to 3AM and from 4PM to 4AM on Fridays, Saturdays, and on the day before a national holiday.

Bahamas Games

Are you interested in making a few thousand dollars in a single night, or dance the night away, or you just want to flaunt out your freshly obtained bronze tan? Bahamas has quite a few wonderful places to exactly that. As you probably have already heard, gambling is lawful in the Bahamas (and the gambling age is 18 and above). That is gambling is legal for all, except for the Bahamians. Bahamians who get caught gambling are subject to a monetary penalty the highest limit of which is $500. The odds are infinitely better for tourists: those who get caught gambling are honored with a complimentary drink. The Bahamas possesses three huge casinos: two on New Providence: one at Cable Beach and the other on Paradise Island, and the last one on Grand Bahamas in Lucaya. Another has just opened its doors. Each carry a wide assortment of games, including black-jack, baccarat, roulette, dice, slot machines, the wheel of fortune and of course the 'big six.' For those who are not interested in courting Lady Luck, the casinos offer shows and other entertainment, shopping and nightclubs even nature study opportunity.
Other than the casinos, there are hundreds of bars of every hue, shade and description, along with night clubs which offer everything from fun disco of the seventies to the hottest rave hits of the nineties, till the small hours of the morning. Sports betting is permitted on any sport (other than horse racing) as long as it takes place within or outside The Islands of the Bahamas -- however it lawfully cannot take place by phone or any other telecommunication device, or on behalf of another person. Despite the fact that it is against the law to gamble Bahamians do so (on the side) anyway. Playing the U.S. lottery, betting on football games, etc. is very common.
Persons Not Permitted To Gamble:
Anyone under 18 years of age
Residents or their dependents
Holders of work permits or their dependents
Nationals (they gamble illegally elsewhere)
Anyone gainfully employed in The Islands of the Bahamas
Persons who have applied for residency or work permits or their dependents
So now although there are still only 4 casinos open, things are about to change very soon with the Government policies changing.

A Gamble on Nostalgia

In 1907 a group of heroic aviators with the most enviable records to their name got together and established a club for those interested in serious gaming without the paraphernalia that come associated with other casinos. Situated in the heart of Paris, on the most beautiful avenue in the world, the Avenue des Champs-Elysees this club has exquisite service that starts right at the valet service at the gates and carries on through till the very end. The dealers and cashiers speak English so even foreign guests are made to feel very much at home here.
It is open daily 24 hours and the casino's gaming arena has twenty-nine table and poker games. The games played are Baccarat, Blackjack, and Stud Poker along with Rami/13 card rummy and tarot the classic French game. Occasionally Backgammon Tournaments are held and at other times professional tables can be furnished on request. The classic poker is played on ten tables here. There are weekly "pot-limit" tournaments; Omaha is played on Thursdays, Texas Hold'em on Sundays and a monthly tournament of "no-limit" Texas Hold'em is also organized. No free drinks are offered while playing because, this club fondly called ACF by regulars, does not believe in diluting the nature of the institution.
The property also has an excellent bar and restaurant. The restaurant is open round the clock and puts forward an assortment of cold cuts; however from midnight till dusk Chinese food can also be ordered even at the games rooms. From 7:30-11:00pm dinner is served where an appetizer, main course and dessert could set you back by 35euros. ACF is entirely non-smoking since the beginning of 2008. The club has tied up with 15 nearby hotels to help its patrons: from high-end Marriot (550 euro) to mid range Atala (156 euro) to Modern Elysees (51euros).
In the hundred years since its inception the club has not lost any values the founders had imbibed them with whether it was elegance, conviviality or sophistication.

Roman Aristocracy

In my long association with gaming and places related to it I’ve found that places where the high rollers actually flock to are not only those that have other super luxurious attractions in the form of entertainment, fitness and health, high-end shopping and artistic pursuits but those that can combine all of these in a seamless package of opulent grandeur sophisticated glamour. That is exactly the bill that Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino fits like a hand in the glove.
Promoted as the Club Where the World Goes to Play, you will get here more than 129,000 sq. feet of casino area. The Roman Empire theme of the rest of the hotel is carried onto the casino as well.
Modern “gladiators” fight for high stakes in table games, poker, and keno and of course, the ubiquitous slot machines. Caesars Palace is a latter-day Roman Empire that will amaze you with incomparable exhilaration and test all your skills with games of chance such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, mini-baccarat,
Spanish 21, pai gow and pai gow poker. Both the recreational player and the experienced veteran enjoy the excitement of the 8.500-square-foot Poker Room. The thrill of Keno lay in the thousands of likely number combinations that come up in each game. Keno is fun and popular because it’s easy to play! The stirring worlds of horse racing and sporting events at the Race & Sports Book, where you can wager on sporting events while following the action live from fields around the country is available at this casino. Caesars Palace is supposed to be the location of more million-dollar plus slot machine jackpots than any casino in the world. And while you play you can earn complimentary dollars, complimentary stays, get invited to special events and much more, if you can use your total rewards card!

The India Connection

Indians by tradition are a gambling nation since time immemorial, its national epics and mythology stand testimony to innumerable instances of heroes and villains settling scores over a hand of “Aksha” or “Pasha”. The gambling instruments were even worshipped as a lesser god. But since the British colonialism it has been outlawed in this country as it is believed to be an addiction which opens the doors to hell. This has led Indians to flock to the neighboring country of Nepal which has legal casinos.
But now the Goa government has woken up to the possibilities of the gaming tourism and provided license to several offshore casinos on barges and at least one Goa five star hotel the Leela Palace Kempinski Goa has a gaming club for its patrons aptly named the Las Vegas.
MS Caravela is a cruise ship in Panjim, Goa and is open every day 5:30pm to 6am. The cruise ship's gaming arena carries eight gaming machines and twelve table games. There are four tables of American Roulette and Blackjack each and 2 tables each of Pontoon and Stud Poker. The betting limits are INR 100.00 to INR 10,000.00; which is apparently an attempt to discourage casual punters and welcome foreign high-rollers. Rummy, which locally goes by the name of Paplu, is also played here. The eight electronic slot machines also allow a lot of gaming excitement. Cover charges are steep at Rs. 1,600 for the morning sightseeing trip (10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.), Rs. 3,000 for the sunset cruise (5.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.), and Rs. 4,000 for the dinner hangout (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) but as always a rare experience comes at a pinch to the pocket. However most gamblers in India wouldn’t even feel the bite due to their deep pockets.

Casino Glamour II

The other notable movies were almost all made in the 1990’s. These glamorize the casino environment but also show the seamier side to casino management and its direct links with crime and criminal activities.

Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
Bridegroom (Nicolas Cage) decides to marry (Sarah Jessica Parker); but he loses her in a wicked poker game to a gambling pro (James Caan). The remainder of the film shows his hysterical effort to get his fiancé back. The background is set in Vegas during an Elvis-impersonator convention.

Indecent Proposal (1993)
This film's thrilling plot finds a pretty wife (Demi Moore) asked for sex by a rich bachelor (Robert Redford), for which the latter proposes to pay a cool million bucks to her and her loser husband (Woody Harrelson). The two take up Redford's offer only to find their marriage ruined.

Maverick (1994)
Mel Gibson stars as card-sharping gunslinger Brett Maverick, who joins hands with scheming gambler Annabelle Bransford (Jodie Foster) and a marshal going by the name of Zane Cooper (James Garner) on his way to the St. Louis World Series of poker . Maverick's trying to get the $5,000 required to be a part of the high-stakes contest.

Casino (1995)
This is the epic story about the rise and fall of gangster Sam "Ace" Rothstein (De Niro). Through Rothstein, the movie recounts the story of how the Mafia seized, and ultimately lost control of, Las Vegas gambling. The first hour is almost like a documentary, detailing the inner wheels of Vegas casinos. Sharon Stone puts in the stand out performance as the voracious Ginger, the glitzy call girl turned Rothstein's wife. Other stars include Joe Pesci and James Woods.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1999)
Starring Jason Fleming, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham, Steven Mackintosh the film is about a group of cockney boys Tom, Soap, Eddie, and Bacon in a bind; they owe sleazy criminal and porn mafia"Hatchet" Harry a sizable amount of cash after Eddie loses half a million in a one sided game of poker.

Ocean's 11 (2001)
Fresh out of jail, Danny Ocean (George Clooney) organizes a plot to steal $163 million from the apparently unbreakable vault of Las Vegas's Bellagio casino, not just for the loot but to win his ex-wife (Julia Roberts) back from the casino's merciless owner (Andy Garcia). Oceans’ team includes Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, and Carl Reiner. It was earlier made with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Angie Dickinson as the members of the “Rat Pack”.

Casino Glamour

Casinos have often inspired movie makers with their larger than life settings and sometimes the movies have also influenced the casino themes with their glamour. This symbiotic relationship has often been celebrated in a lot of movies and this is a look back in wonder!
Starting almost with the development of commercial cinema and then flourishing with the rise of Hollywood casinos have played their parts as sometimes the backdrop and at other times the centerpiece of the narratives.।

Casino Royale (1954)
This movie made for live TV was the first original James Bond movie and the first James Bond was not Sean Connery as is widely believed but Barry Nelson. This movie where Bond actually earns his “00” status has been remade in 2006 with Daniel Craig as a very gritty and believable secret agent. "M", head of the British Secret Service, sends 007 to Montenegro to face Le Chiffre, a ruthless financier under threat from his terrorist clientele, who is attempting to restore his funds in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale. However another movie version made with Peter Sellers in the lead in 1967 also exists.

Diamonds are Forever (1965)
Sean Connery plays James Bond in Diamonds Are Forever. This is a spy movie with a comic book feel, set in Las Vegas.

Heat (1973)
An L.A. cop (Al Pacino) becomes fixated on a deadly thief (Robert Di Nero) and his crew (Val Kilmer & Jon Voight) who are taking Los Angeles to the cleaners. A movie where the connection between gambling, glamour and crime are more explicit.

The Color of Money (1986)
In this sequel to "The Hustler" the old wise former hustler Paul Newman chooses to take Young Turk Tom Cruise and his sexy, but suspect girlfriend (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) on the road to take advantage of all pool table challengers.

All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
This movie starring Loni Anderson, Judith Barsi, Kelly Briley, Earleen Carey, Dom DeLuise,is a musical animation that is built on the fight between good and bad and of the ideas of camaraderie.