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.