Tusk Rio Casino Resort
The casino action is always on at Rio with 274 slots running 24 hours a day in a range of denominations sure to please any player. The atmosphere is festive owing to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival theme and constant flashing of lights and jackpot bells going off.
Whether it be Blackjack, the slot machines, or Texas Hold’em, casinos are sure to have something you want to play. People have been gambling for a long time, and casinos provide guests with a legal way of doing so. Las Vegas has been known for many years to be the “capital” of gambling and casinos, and that fad has spread worldwide. We have already provided our readers with a few articles on casinos, and in this article we will be taking a look at the biggest casinos in the entire world and it may surprise you as none of them are actually in Las Vegas.
5. Tusk Rio Resort
- Located 160km from Johannesburg, Rio Casino opened in May 2002 under the name Tusk Rio Casino Resort and is owned by local hotel, resort and casino giant, Peermont Global. Rio Casino is not only the biggest of South Africa’s 38-licensed land casinos but the largest casino in Africa and one of the biggest in the southern hemisphere.
- Dec 02, 2020 Tusk Rio Casino Resort (266,000 square feet) Tusk Rio Casino Resort in Klerksdorp, South Africa is controversially considered to be one of the largest casinos in the Southern Hemisphere. It also has another claim to fame as the largest casino on the African continent.
The first casino on our list is located in Klerksdorp, South Africa. The creators of this casino wanted to offer guests an experience that was similar to the Rio Carnival in Brazil, and they did just that. The Tusk Rio is actually the largest casino in the Southern Hemisphere. They provide guests with a variety of slot machines, table games, and events that one would expect from a high-end casino. The Tusk Rio encompasses around 266,330 square feet featuring 257 gaming machines, 12 table and poker tables, and 2 restaurants and bars.
4. Casino Ponte 16
Next up on our list is the Casino Ponte 16 located in Macau, China. Macau has seen a booming gaming industry over the years and many of the casinos on our list are from Macau. The Casino Ponte 16 is a beautiful casino that is located right on the harbor of Macau, which is actually the oldest part of the city. Macau is a very interesting city where East meets West, and the Casino Ponte 16 wants to keep up with that vibe. The casino offers its guests over 320 gaming machines, 150 poker and table games, 3 restaurants and bars, and 423 hotel rooms which are all located over 270,000 square feet.
3. Foxwoods Resort Casino
The only American casino appearing on our list is the Foxwoods Resort Casino located in Ledyard, Connecticut. The Foxwoods Resort Casino is the largest casino in America, beating out all the casinos in Las Vegas. Conceived in 1986, The Foxwoods Resort Casino is a compound of 6 casinos that are interconnected. The resort encompasses over 344,000 square feet providing guests with 7,000 gaming machines, 400 table and poker games, 29 restaurants and bars, and 824 hotel rooms.
2. City of Dreams
Heading back to Macau, the City of Dreams resort and casino is the second largest casino in the world. Marketed especially for single people and young couples, City of Dreams is a massive casino that covers over 420,000 square feet. Guests at City of Dreams can partake in many activities and shows throughout the casino. City of Dreams offers its guests over 1,300 gaming machines, 520 table and poker games, 14 different restaurants and bars, and 1,400 hotel rooms making it an impressive casino. City of Dreams is located right across the street from our number 1 spot.
1. The Venetian Macao
The largest casino in the world is The Venetian Macao. This massive and brilliantly luxurious casino is a true testament to gambling worldwide. Owned by Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands, The Venetian Macao provides guests with a similar vibe. Outfitted with 3,000 gaming machines, 870 table and poker games, 24 restaurants, and 3,000 hotel rooms this massive hotel covers over 546,000 square feet. The hotel also features 3 massive shopping malls, 4 luxurious pools, and Venetian style gondola rides for its guests.
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