The most luxurious casinos in the world

All high-end casinos, hotels and resorts treat their guests like royalty, but some go above and beyond for VIPs and high rollers. They offer diverse amenities, suites, and restaurants besides high-stakes games and plenty of casino activities. That’s why high rollers flock to luxury casinos and resorts to enjoy the thrill of playing games and bask in its ambience.

If you want to take a break from playing, check out some of the most expensive casinos in the world, starting with the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

1. Bellagio - Las Vegas

When it comes to luxurious casinos in Las Vegas, Bellagio is the top choice for various reasons. For one, it’s where some of the iconic casino scenes from the famous ‘Oceans’ film franchise were shot. It also houses the best casino games, amenities and luxury boutiques in the world.

Check out what the Bellagio has in store for different gamblers below: 

Amenities

The Bellagio goes above and beyond to provide the experiences that high rollers want. Gamblers and tourists flock to its famous amenities like the Fountains of Bellagio, Bellagio’s Spa & Salon and the vast Bellagio Pool.

Additionally, it also has fitness facilities where visitors can take a break from playing or simply unwind. 

Casino

The Bellagio casino takes gambling fun to the maximum, with more than 2,000 slot games to choose from and slot tournaments to participate in. Players can also bet on popular table games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and craps, while high rollers can enjoy high-stake poker with two specific areas for them.

Additionally, it has a sports betting section within the casino to accommodate sports bettors. 

2. Caesars Palace – Las Vegas

The 1966 establishment of this hotel and casino is situated on the Las Vegas Strip’s northern side. Movie-goers may be familiar with it because of its repeated features in Hollywood films, including ‘The Hangover’, ‘Iron Man’, and ‘Rocky III’. Additionally, it’s known for hosting famous performers, including Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Cher, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.

Amenities

When it comes to amenities, Caesar’s Palace features a sizable bath and spa area with an ornate Roman bath, ice room and fitness centre. The resort and hotel have a vast retail area for clothing, artwork, presents and souvenirs. 

Caesar’s Palace is also known for residencies of outstanding artists like Celine Dion, Adele and Mariah Carey.

Casino

When it comes to the casino, Caesar’s Palace features more than 1,300 slot machines and over 180 table games, including poker, blackjack, craps and roulette. The slot games have a wide range of betting limits from 1 US cent to 500 USD.

Additionally, a sole room is dedicated to sports betting, where various sports fans come together and wager on the latest sports matches and tournaments.

3. Ibiza Gran Hotel – Spain

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Constructed in 2008, The Ibiza Gran Hotel is the newest casino hotel and resort on this list. This resort has some of the most breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and many art installations throughout the area. Many guests describe it as an outstanding resort and a sight to see.

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The hotel's many public spaces are decorated with works of art that draw their inspiration from local wildlife, people and cultures. Additionally, 1,300 square metres of space is devoted to an open spa where guests can receive massages, spa services and other wellness treatments. 

Distinguished visitors experience the hotel's finest accommodations, including king-sized beds and jacuzzis.

Casino

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Housing ‘no limit cash games’ like American roulette, blackjack and Texas Hold'Em, the Ibiza Gran Hotel is a haven for high rollers who thrive in the casino’s competitive and adventurous atmosphere. Moreover, the casino features a separate slot machine section with over 100 slots. 

4. Kurhaus Baden-Baden – Germany

One of the oldest casinos in the world, The Kurhaus Baden-Baden offers a rich historical background and the most lavish gaming and resort experiences today. Built in 1820, this resort is located close to the scenic Black Forest. It has been home to several significant occasions, including the Olympic Congress in 1981, the International Chess Masters Tournament in 1925 and the NATO Summit in 2009.

Amenities

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There are plenty of activities available in Kurhaus Baden-Baden, such as taking a dip and relaxing in the premises' baths and spa. Additionally, you can enjoy classical music performed by the local philharmonic orchestras and have a night of drinking and dancing at the Equipage Bar.

Casino

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Most, if not all, table games in Kurhaus Baden-Baden’s casino are exclusive to high rollers. Here, they can find table games like American roulette, blackjack and poker tables and over 100 slot machines.

5. Marina Bay Sands – Singapore

Singapore has become a must-visit destination for high-rollers who want only the finest luxuries life has to offer. The Marina Bay Sands is an example of such luxury. At one point, this building was one of the most expensive casinos, with a cost of US$5.36 billion, which shows in its exquisite interior and amenities. 

It was opened to the public in 2012 and has since been celebrated for its innovative design incorporating a cruise-like structure balanced on top of three buildings. As a result, the building has become another attraction for tourists and visitors in Singapore.

The Marina Bay Sands houses over 2,500 hotel rooms and over 15,000 square metres of space solely for the casino. 

Amenities

All types of guests enjoy Marina Bay Sands' many attractions and services. Family-friendly activities include the Sky Park Observation Deck perched on top of the building, the educational Art Science Museum and the Spectra water and light display. 

Other attractions include Marquee Singapore, a lively and thrilling nightclub with fantastic music and a spacious dance floor, and the Sampan Ride along the venue's canal.

Casino

The Marina Bay Sands' spectacular 4-story gaming area and other casino amenities leave little to the imagination. One look, and you’ll already be astonished at its open casino floor.

Additionally, they have 2,300 slot machines and 600 table games, including sic bo, blackjack, baccarat, poker, craps and roulette. Anyone can access these games. But for honoured high rollers, you can access 200 games in designated salons like the Ruby and Paiza sections.

6. Sun City Luxury Resort and Casino – South Africa

This South African luxury resort and casino is located in the country’s North West region and debuted in 1979. The Sun International company built the resort with tourists, respected guests and VIPs in mind. With its luxury amenities and exciting facilities, everyone can come together and have a great time here.

Amenities

The Sun City resort offers various amenities for groups, families and individuals. For people who like outdoor activities, feel free to try the jump park, mini golf and mini quad biking areas for a fun time under the sun.

Guests who prefer other activities like shopping and indoor entertainment can go through the vast retail stores in the casino’s shopping area. In contrast, younger guests can try out the various arcade games and enjoy the light displays in the Forests of Lights. 

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Glitz and glamour go hand-in-hand on Sun City’s casino floor. Guests can choose from over 40 table games and 100 slot machines in this elegant gaming area. 

For a more elevated and private experience, Salon Prive provides exclusive members with high-roller table games like Punto Banco and blackjack, which have betting limits over 500 USD and 200 USD, respectively. 

7. The Venetian Resort and Casino – Las Vegas

The Venetian resort captures the traditional elegance of Italy and matches it with Las Vegas’ vibrant and dynamic energy. Opening in 2003 on the Strip’s northeastern end, the resort is considered one of the most luxurious casinos in the world thanks to its extravagant facilities, high-class amenities and astounding gaming floors.

Amenities

The Rialto Bridge and canal, which allow for gondola rides, are two of The Venetian’s most distinctive features. Take a ride on a gondola and feel like you’re in Venice while surrounded by the resort's fascinating sights.

When in The Venetian, guests gravitate towards the resort attractions like the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, which showcases wax replicas of celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé. Additionally, guests may explore the chilly and amazing icy landscapes, well-crafted ice sculptures and tasty beverages of the Minus5° Ice experience.

Casino

The Venetian casino is a haven for gamblers with its gaming facilities and thousands of games. Choose from over 1,000 different slot machine games, some of which are the best high roller games with minimum wagers reaching 5,000 USD. 

As for the table games, you have 225 options, including 60 baccarat, blackjack and roulette games exclusive to high rollers. 

8. Wynn Macau – Macau

Wynn Macau is one of the casinos and resorts that make Macau the world's gambling capital. Due to the high demand, this high-end luxury casino hotel expanded and launched its second tower, named Encore, in 2010. It first opened to the public in 2006 with over 1,000 hotel rooms and over 270,000 square feet devoted to gambling. It’s a massive casino visited by lots of patrons every year.

Amenities

Guests will appreciate the variety of entertainment options, such as the Performance Lake, where the fountain and light displays come to life at night. Another main attraction is the ephemeral Moon Jellyfish display, where brilliant lights surround the tank and make for a dazzling view unlike any other.

Casino

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Wynn Macau offers VIPs a wide range of casino activities, including 500 table games and over 370 slot machines. They also offer high-stake tables where VIPs can play like royalty. According to Maven of Macau, their baccarat games have a $2,000 minimum bet, while their sic bo games have a minimum stake of $500 for a big/small bet. 

High rollers especially frequent Wynn Macau’s poker rooms because of the high betting limits. The Texas Hold ‘Em games have blinds of $50 to $2,000, while simple games like three-card poker have a hefty minimum bet of $300.

9. Hard Rock Casino – Atlantic City, USA

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, US, was formerly known as the Trump Taj Mahal Casino. At the time of its opening in 1990, it was owned by Donald Trump. It cost approximately a billion dollars to build, and included, besides several restaurants, the first in-casino strip club in the US. It was called the largest casino in the world, though that title was disputed. It was also rumored to be the favorite gambling place of the Russian mobsters from Brooklyn. Until 2003, Taj Mahal was considered the highest-grossing casino in the Atlantic City. It also holds the record for the highest-ever penalty levied against a casino: in 2015, it was fined $10 million for violating the anti-money laundering regulations. Taj Mahal was closed in 2016, and reborn in 2017 as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

10. Ponte 16 Resort Casino, Santo António, Macau

Ponte 16 Resort Macau opened in February 2008. The place started as a port, which gradually built up its reputation for gambling, as the Chinese gangs and triads (organized crime groups that originate from Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan) moved in. The Inner Harbour, at the center of which Ponte 16 is located, was a massive cultural and economic hub until 1970, when the Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal was relocated, and thus pulled the commercial flow away.

A special feature of Pont 16 is the MJ Gallery that displays a collection of items that belonged to Michael Jackson. For example, there is the glove that Jackson wore during his first performance of the now-iconic moonwalk on television. The casino purchased it for $350,000 at the Julien’s Auctions.

The casino houses more than 300 slot machines, more than a hundred gaming tables, as well as the VIP halls and clubs.

11. Casino de Monte-Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco

The entertainment complex of Monte Carlo Casino includes, besides the gambling establishment, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo opera house and the office of Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, a classical ballet company that the Princess of Hanover established in 1985. The casino belongs to the Société des Bains de Mer (Monaco Sea Bath Society), the majority of interest in which is shared by the government and the ruling family of Monaco.

It was Marie Caroline Gibert de Lametz or, in short, Princess Caroline, the wife of Florestan I, Prince of Monaco, who came up with the idea to open a gambling establishment and use the resulting income to improve the difficult financial situation of the illustrious family. The first, temporary, casino was opened in 1856 and had to be moved several times, until, finally, the building by Gobineau de la Bretonnerie, an architect from Paris, was finished in 1863.

Today, the casino offers its guests blackjack, English and European Roulette, Texas Hold’em poker, Trente et Quarante, and multiple slot machines.

Casino de Monte-Carlo was a model for the fictional Royale-Les-Eaux casino described in Ian Fleming’s first Bond novel Casino Royale. It was also used as a location for several Bond movies (Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye) and for the 2004 Ocean's Twelve film.

12. Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut

Foxwood Resort Casino is the biggest casino in America. It is located at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Reservation. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation are an Algonquian-speaking Native American tribe, one of the two tribes that are federally recognized in Connecticut.

The resort complex includes six casinos with over 250 gaming tables and more than five thousand slot machines. The two large hotel towers have more than 2000 hotel rooms in them.

The casino was opened in 1986 as a bingo hall. It was renovated and expanded several times. The major expansion took place in 1992 when the Mashantucket Pequot tribe partnered with Lim Goh Tong, a Malaysian Chinese businessman and once the richest person in Malaysia, to turn the bingo hall into a proper casino. Since then, as the casino web page states, the Foxwood Resort Casino “has offered guests The Wonder Of It All”: spas, theatres, golf, and online casino games in addition to the hotels and a variety of restaurants.

13. The Venetian Macao, China

The Venetian Macao, a 39-storeyed casino hotel located on the Cotai Strip in China, is owned by the Las Vegas Sands company. Its sister establishment belonging to the same owners, the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, is located in Paradise, Nevada.

The Venetian Macao is the largest casino in the world, Asia’s biggest single-structure hotel, and, by its floor area, the 7^th largest building in the world.

The casino was opened in 2007. 51,000 m2 of casino space host more than 6000 slot machines and 800 gambling tables. The hotel offers 3000 suites for premium guests. Between 2008 and 2012, a Cirque du Soleil show, Zaia, ran in the theatre that was custom-built for it and had room for up to 1800 spectators.

14. MGM Grand Las Vegas, Paradise, USA

MGM Grand Las Vegas, formerly known as MGM Marina, is the largest single hotel in the US, the third-largest hotel complex in the world, and the world’s second-largest resort complex. There are over 6000 rooms in the hotel, and the property offers its guests spa, shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and, of course, the casino. The gaming floor is one of the largest in Las Vegas. There are more than 2000 slot machines and 139 gaming tables.

MGM Grand opened its doors in 1993. It was then styled in the colors of the Emerald City from the world of the Wizard of Oz. There was even a yellow brick road and animatronic figures of Dorothy and Co. This fairy-tale splendor was removed during the refurbishment that took place in 1996. In 1998, a 50-ton bronze lion statue (the lion being MGM’s logo) was placed at the entrance.

The casino has appeared in several movies, including Ocean’s Eleven, Vegas Vacation, and The Amazing Race, and was even parodied in a video game.

15. Atlantis Paradise Island - Bahamas

This casino is very aptly named. Located in the Bahamas, it literally is located on a paradise island. You only have to take a look at the exterior of the Atlantis Paradise Island casino to fall in love. This casino is actually the largest in the Caribbean, and when you hear what it offers to customers, you will understand why.

In terms of Video Slots, Atlantis Paradise Island offers more choices than some online casinos. It has over 700 slots on offer and manages to cover every possible type you can imagine. There are retro video slots on offer, progressive slots and modern slots that are at the forefront of technology.

There are also over 80 tables with different games on offer, so fans of classic casino games will find it easy to find the games that they want to play. There is also a range of hotels, restaurants and even nightclubs all available for you to use.

All of this is located within a stunning building, but that is not what makes it so beautiful. The location is possibly the most beautiful place on Earth, and it really helps to make the Atlantis Paradise Island casino one of the most beautiful casinos there is.

16. Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, United States

No list of beautiful casinos would be complete without this casino. It allows you to experience the beauty of Paris all in one shot. The Paris Las Vegas is also inspired by a country, just like the Bellagio is by Italy, but this time it is France. Collecting some of the most iconic landmarks from the most romantic place on Earth, the Paris Las Vegas truly is a marvel to behold. With the Eiffel Tower taking pride of place outside, it is flanked by other landmarks that if you looked quickly could fool you into thinking you were there.

The Paris Las Vegas is actually one of the more enclosed casinos on the Las Vegas strip. However, enclosed in comparison to other casinos does not mean you will be feeling claustrophobic any time soon. It has plenty of room to explore and offers you a wide range of features, just like all the other successful casinos in the area.

With more than 1,500 slot machines on offer, it is easy to indulge in one of the favourite pastimes in the world. The slot room itself is quite different from other slot rooms. It feels less enclosed and gives players the chance to relax when they play. It is decorated in light colours. The illumination is bright, and the roof is actually quite high. On the whole, playing slots in the Paris Las Vegas is a really pleasant experience.

There is a large selection of table games for you to engage with. From baccarat to blackjack, you can enjoy a selection of classic casino games. While there is no room dedicated to poker, there are still poker tables among the table games, so you can easily play one of the most popular games around.

The hotel offers you a choice of almost 3,000 rooms, some of which have a great view of the French landmarks out front. There are also some excellent restaurants on offer and even snack shops and bakeries. There are also bars and a nightclub if you want to enjoy your evenings outside of a casino environment.

The Paris Las Vegas really does grab your attention right away. It is a beautiful resort that will live long in your memory.

17. Resorts World Birmingham - England

Resorts World Birmingham is a huge resort that includes many activities for you to enjoy besides the Genting International Casino located there. The casino is the largest in England and lets you engage with the usual games that you expect to find at a casino, including roulette, blackjack baccarat, poker and slots. It even offers sessions that will teach novice players the rules of the various games it has on offer, which is a rarity in the brick-and-mortar casino world.

The resort includes a selection of restaurants and hotels, and it even has a shopping area if you want to indulge in some retail therapy. The Resorts World Birmingham site has almost everything that you could ever need. If you are travelling to England, this is the casino to visit. The resort cost over £150m to build, but you only have to look at it to see that it was worth every penny.

18. Casino St Moritz - Switzerland

The Casino St Moritz is located in the luxurious Swiss Alps village of the same name and will provide you with a captivating casino experience. Situated 1,850 metres above sea level, it is the highest casino in Europe and gives you the feeling that you are at the top of the world. A vacation in the Swiss Alps gives you a chance to retreat from civilisation, and the opportunity to visit a world-class casino could also make it financially rewarding. The Casino St Moritz offers an excellent variety of games, including blackjack, American roulette, Texas hold ‘em poker and slots. It offers outstanding customer service, and when you want to relax, you have your choice of sophisticated drinks at the Casino Bar.

19. Casino Estoril - Portugal

This is a relatively small casino in terms of area, but the Casino Estoril does not use that as an excuse to not offer you a quality casino experience. With well over 1,000 games on offer, it does not matter which game you want to play, as the Casino Estoril will have it available. It also offers a poker room that is known across the continent as one of the very best to visit. If poker is your game of choice, the Casino Estoril will certainly get your juices flowing.

There are also ten bars and restaurants available at the Casino Estoril, so when the time comes when you want to rest and relax, there are plenty of options available. That the Casino Estoril has managed to pack so much into a small space really shows the quality of the casino.

20. The Casino at the Empire - England

Built in a classic London venue, The Empire, this casino is one that is steeped in history. Taking over a legendary Victorian music hall, the world-famous casino operator Caesars turned a dying building into somewhere that players delight in visiting. With over 100 games on offer as well as four bars and restaurants, it gives you plenty of gaming choices while also providing ample places to enjoy some downtime.

Its location in the capital of England ensures that there are plenty of hotels in the area, as well as making travel to and from The Casino at The Empire very easy. It is a building the radiates history and makes sure that you will enjoy some culture while you are playing.

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FAQs

What is the most expensive casino in the world?

At present, Marina Bay Sands is the most expensive casino. This 55-storey structure features extravagant accommodations, facilities such as the Skypark Observation Deck, and high-class restaurants. 

What should you look for in a luxury casino?

When looking for luxury casinos, always check if they offer diverse casino games, scenic views and alternative entertainment facilities. See if they offer exclusive VIP perks and private rooms with high betting limits for high rollers.

Words by: Charlotte Kwan