There are four regions with high concentration of Casinos namely the Strip, North Vegas, Downtown, and the boulder strip. The largest casino in Les Vegas, Venetian, is built on a 243,684 square ground and holds 2,639 slots and table games. The casinos are regulated by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission. The Venetian, Macau is the king of the mega-resort style hotel casinos on the Cotai Strip in Macau, China. This casino was designed to emulate its sister casino ‘The Venetian Las Vegas,’ and is currently the largest casino in the world. The building is so big that it’s the greatest single structure hotel building in Asia. Keep reading below to find out more about seven of the world’s biggest casinos. 1 – WinStar World Casino. At the top of the list we have WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma. This enormous casino tops the charts with about 600,000 square feet of gaming space. I can tell you from experience, it’s quite a workout to see merely 10% of this place. The largest casinos in the world can be considered the biggest casinos because of various factors. These factors not only include the gaming machines and other games that are on offer, but includes other amenities available at the resort.

WinStar World Casino and Resort is an American tribal casino and hotel located in Thackerville, Oklahoma, near the Oklahoma–Texas state line. It is owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation. The casino opened as the WinStar Casinos in 2004, and was expanded (with a 395-room hotel tower) and renamed WinStar World Casino in 2009; its 370,000 square feet (34,000 m²) of casino floor made it the world's largest casino.^[2] In August 2013, WinStar Resorts completed a major expansion project, which added a new 1000-room second hotel tower that was divided into two phases; this also added a new casino that is attached to the tower. As a result of the completion of this expansion, the casino overtook Foxwoods Resort Casino to become the largest casino in the United States and one of the largest in the world based on gaming floor space. WinStar has 8,500 electronic games, a 55-table poker room, 100 total table games, Racer's off-track betting,^[3] high limit room, keno, and bingo.^[4]

Location and history[edit]

WinStar World Casino and Resort is located about 120 miles south from the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and one hour north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and attracts many people from the North Texas region as well as Oklahoma residents. The casino's 3,500 seat Global Event Center has been home to some popular entertainment attractions including Jay Leno, Vince Gill, Adam Lambert, Weezer, Lil Wayne, ZZ Top, Maroon 5, Kid Rock, Tony Bennett, and Davy Jones, who gave his final concert at WinStar on February 19, 2012.^{[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]}

The casino closed temporarily between March 16 to March 31, 2020 due to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic as announced by Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.^[22] The casino was closed throughout the remainder of April 2020.^[23] The casino reopened on in May 2020, with restrictive guidelines.^[24]

Design[edit]

WinStar was conceived by noted designer Larry E. Seitz whose work includes Sands Casinos, Trump Taj Mahal, Grand Casinos in Mississippi, Barona Casino, Buffalo Run, Chisholm Trail, Grand Princess, SS Norway, Casino Panama, Costa Rica Casino, Stellaris Casino Aruba, and the Paradise Island Casino among others. Additionally Hotels created for the brands Hilton, Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott, Crown Plaza, Melina, Loews, Holiday, Ramada, InterContinental, and independents worldwide. Restaurants and Clubs have been produced internationally.Special effects, commissioned art, and sculptures were constructed and implemented by Dallas-based ValueWorks and produced by their suppliers in the U.S. and around the world.The exterior of the building was detailed by Lyndon Stromberg, who also worked on The Venetian and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as well as the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas and Planet Hollywood in New York City. The long façade exterior of WinStar World Casino features replicas of London's Parliament Building, Rome's Coliseum and the Arc de Triomphe from Paris.^[25]

Hotel information[edit]

WinStar World Casino and Resort is home to the 12-story, 395-room WinStar World Casino Hotel that is adjacent to the gaming floor. On August 6, 2009, the 395-room hotel tower held a grand opening celebration that featured performances by American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson and American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Meeting rooms that have varied capacities of 10-200 people, a resort-style pool with a custom-built waterfall grotto, the Spa Habitat, and the Cloverleaf Boutique gift shop also opened on this date. WinStar World Casino and Resort also offers a variety of restaurants, many of which are open until late night hours, including Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill.^[26] The second hotel tower, the Pool Tower North, opened in August 2013, while the third hotel tower, the Pool Tower South, opened in early 2014. Both towers have a capacity of 500 rooms each and are adjacent to each other. The Inn at WinStar has 101 rooms, and is accessed from the casino and the RV park by a 24-hour shuttle service. There are around 100 table games at the WinStar World Casino. Table games include blackjack, Mississippi stud, midi baccarat, poker, ultimate Texas hold'em etc. The 19000 sq ft poker room has 55 poker tables. There is a restaurant Red River Grill inside the poker room.^[27]

Offsite areas[edit]

WinStar Golf Club[edit]

The WinStar Golf Club features two 18-hole golf courses designed by former PGA Tour Pro, D.A. Weibring which holds golf tournaments each year. In addition, the WinStar Golf Academy, a 4,850-square-foot (451 m²) facility, offers private golf lessons.^[28]

WinStar RV Park[edit]

WinStar RV park is a 200-space RV Park that is available to people visiting the casino. A shuttle service to the casino is available to guests in the RV Park.

Bull riding[edit]

In 2011, the Professional Bull Riders brought their Built Ford Tough Seriesbull riding tour to the WinStar World Casino with an event at an outdoor arena constructed near the casino itself. The event was sponsored by WinStar World Casino and was held annually from 2011 to 2017 under the name 'WinStar World Casino Invitational'. The 2011 event was the first outdoor event on the BFTS since 2005.

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Many of us have gotten a glimpse into the world of high-end casinos in movies and on television, but have you ever wondered what the world’s biggest casinos actually offer? Here, we will explore the experience at 10 of the biggest casinos in the world.

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10 of the Biggest Casinos in the World

Whether you’re a fan of blackjack, poker, roulette or even the slots, there’s no doubt that you’re looking for the best experience a casino can offer. In this article, we’ll take a look at the biggest casinos from all across the globe, and the experience visitors can expect.

The Top 10 Biggest Traditional Casinos

10. Crown Casino

The Largest Casino In The World

Size: 220,000 square feet

Location: Melbourne, Australia

The smallest casino on this list, The Crown Casino in Melbourne, measures in at an impressive 220,000 square feet. This location is home to approximately 3,000 slot machines and table games, with over 50 of these tables being dedicated to Crown Poker. Visitors also have the option to book a private poker tournament so their friends and family can enjoy a game together.

The Crown Casino stands out as the first location to introduce Rapid Roulette, a digital version of the popular table game, as well as hosting the World Series of Poker Asia–Pacific tournament.

9. MGM Grand Macau

Size: 222,000 square feet

Location: Macau, China

The MGM Grand Macau is one of many casinos on this list that’s located in Macau, China. Considering this 35-story tall resort set its developers back a whopping $1.25 billion US, it’s unsurprising to find out that it made the Forbes Five-Star list.

Unfortunately, it was difficult to find out exactly how many games are on offer at this luxury location. One online source mentioned 410 tables and 835 slot machines. Another stated it only had a third of its Las Vegas counterpart’s, putting it in the region of 50 tables and 800 slots.

Like many of the other casinos to make this list, the MGM Grand in Macau doesn’t skimp on places to eat and drink, with the resort offering 8 high-end restaurants and bars to choose from.

Visitors can also keep themselves mentally and physically sharp at the local spa or gym, and then take in some local culture and entertainment, such as the MGM Art Camp X Market and aquarium.

8. The Sands, Macau

Size: 229,000 square feet

Location: Macau, China

We return to Macau to take a look at what The Sands casino has to offer. If visitors are interested in more than just gambling, they might want to try their luck at another casino. While The Sands is undoubtedly a high-end experience, visitors to The Sands are focused on one thing and one thing only: the gambling. A reviewer for The Wizard of Macau, a gambling enthusiast site, describes his visit to The Sands below:

“The main show at the Sands Macau is definitely gambling; everything else is almost an afterthought. Corners were definitely cut during the planning stage on floor aesthetics and lighting, but what you miss out on there is made up for by the sheer number of games available.”

With over 1200 slot machines and 700 tables, I doubt they’ll be focused on these little flaws for too long.

7. Rio Casino Resort

Size: 266,330 square feet

Location: Klerksdorp, South Africa

Number seven on our list takes us all the way to South Africa. Located in the town of Klerksdorp, the Rio Casino Resort lays claim to being the largest casino in all of Africa.

Players at this Rio Carnival themed resort have access to 274 slot machines, or they can join in on the action at the 12 tables which are home to a variety of games, including poker and blackjack.

The fun doesn’t end there, however. Visitors who are more interested in high-stakes games can visit the recently upgraded Rio Privé Lounge, which offers blackjack, roulette, and 46 of the latest slot machines.

In-between games, people can grab a bite to eat at the Beef Baron Grillhouse, F.L.A.G Café, or visit the Moo Bar. Don’t worry about the name of this local watering hole, it offers more than just dairy.

6. Ponte 16

Size: 270,000 square feet

Location: Macau, China

Macau may be home to many casinos, but Ponte 16 is the only casino located in the Historic Center of Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They offer 307 slot machines, 109 gaming tables, and two VIP halls. Visitors have a number of bars and restaurants to choose from, a spa, live shows and an Angry Birds Play Center for the young ones.

5. Wynn Macau

Size: 273,000 square feet

Location: Macau, China

The fifth-largest casino on our list, the Wynn Macau, is also located in, you guessed it, Macau, China. The Wynn Macau is the only resort to ever receive eight Five-Star awards from the Forbes Travel Guide and received it for the third consecutive year in 2019. Visitors can enjoy just over 1,000 slot machines, 495 tables with a variety of games, and 11 dedicated poker tables.

Once players are done at the tables or slots and want to spend some of their hard-earned winnings, they’ll be delighted by the wide array of boutique stores that they can visit, including the likes of Christian Dior, Gucci, and Versace.

After people have worked up an appetite shopping, they can enjoy a meal at one of the casual or fine dining options, or if they just want to enjoy a drink, quench their thirst at one of the high-class bars. There’s also a variety of live entertainment at the Performance Lake, Dragon of Fortune, Tree of Prosperity, or Moon Jelly Aquarium.

4. Foxwoods Resorts Casino

Size: 340,000 square feet

Location: Connecticut, USA

Our fourth casino on this list takes us to a small town in the United States. The city of Ledyard, home to approximately 15,000 people, is also home to the Foxwoods Resorts Casino. This massive casino offers 3,500 slot machines, 250 gaming tables, poker, race betting and keno. It’s also home to the biggest bingo hall in the world, with a capacity of 4,000 players.

Five hotels and a number of restaurants will take care of all the visitors’ basic (and not-so-basic) needs. Guests can then enjoy one of the numerous live shows, satisfy their need for speed with some world-class karting, or join in some games of a different variety at the massive gaming arcade.

3. City of Dreams

Size: 420,000 square feet

Location: Macau, China

The world’s third-largest casino, the modern and almost futuristic City of Dreams is again found in Macau, China. This flashy resort provides players with over 1,500 machines and 450 gaming tables.

The City of Dreams also offers not one, not two, but four hotels for visitors to choose from. If guests want to take a break from the casino, they can visit one of the four spas, shop at the numerous high-end boutiques, or take in the various events and art exhibitions, such as the iconic House of Dancing Water.

2. The Venetian

Size: 546,000 square feet

Location: Macau, China

As you’ve likely noticed, Macau, China is home to many of the world’s largest casinos. The largest of these is undoubtedly The Venetian, a Venice themed resort. Once the largest casino in the world, The Venetian offers over 6,000 slot machines and 800 gambling tables in four themed areas: the Golden Fish, Imperial House, Phoenix, and Red Dragon.

The Venetian Hotel has 3,000 suites to suit different tastes, 24 restaurants and bars, five pools (including one dedicated spa pool), and almost 50 cabanas. Shoppers can take advantage of more than 850 duty-free stores located here, while those who are interested in one of the venue’s prestigious shows can see what’s on offer at the 15,000 seat Cotai Area or 1,800 seat Venetian Theatre.

1. WinStar World Casino

Size: Over 600, 000 square feet

Location: Oklahoma, United States

Surprisingly, the biggest casino in the world is not located in Macau, China, but in the tiny town of Thackerville, home to approximately 500 people. This Oklahoma casino offers visitors 8,500 electronic games, 100 table games, and a dedicated poker room with 55 tables. These games are contained in nine gaming plazas, each with a different international theme. This resort gives visitors a taste of places like Beijing, Cairo and Vienna, all under one roof.

Visitors who are tired from a hard day of play can rest at the WinStar World Casino Hotel, The Inn at WinStar, and the Fun Town RV Park at WinStar. For a change of pace, visitors can also take part in a round of golf, treat themselves to a shopping spree, enjoy the delicious meals at one of the many restaurants or bars, or relax at the spa, resort pool, or private cabanas.

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BetMGM offers players a number of games, from digital equivalents of table games like blackjack and roulette to many new and exciting video slot experiences such as Turn Your Fortune and Football Champions Cup.

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