Ten Decadent Casinos

A casino is a place where gamblers throw down their chips and roll the dice. It is a temple of temptation, decked out in opulent furnishings and overflowing bars. The games of chance (and in some cases skill) are what attracts customers and rakes in billions in profits every year. Blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps and video poker are just some of the popular games on offer.

These ten casinos are the most decadent places to lay down your chips and see whether fate and fortune smile upon you.

One of the most famous in the world is the Monte Carlo Casino. Featured in films like Ocean’s Eleven, it is a lavish gambling den with high-end tables and plenty of room for poker players. There are also numerous restaurants and shopping facilities, including the luxury boutique, Le Fleur Boutique, which stocks Brighton jewelry, purses and perfume.

Another renowned casino is the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, which attracts both hardened dollar spinners and curious newbies. As well as the usual range of tables and slot machines, it has a lively area for sports betting with 60 large plasma TVs where you can flick your coins on American football, boxing, martial arts and soccer.

While Las Vegas may be home to many of the biggest casinos in the world, America’s largest is Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Indian tribe, it is an enormous gaming palace with a staggering 6,300 different slot machines and over 300 tables.