Macau, or “Asia’s Vegas” as it is sometimes called, has gone from zero to hero over the past decade, surpassing its Nevada counterpart in terms of gaming volume and variety, and while the former Portuguese colony has Much more than just gambling, a Macau travel plan is incomplete without visiting some of the city’s famous casinos.
Casino Lisbon Macau
Obviously, a proper “casino safari” must start at “Lisboa”, Macau’s iconic betting house, which for many years was the city’s only casino and has made a name for itself with its rowdy, smoky halls and promiscuous cabaret. shows… Things seem more “civilized” today, but Lisbon certainly retains some of its colonial charm…
Greater Lisbon
The Grand Lisboa occupies a gleaming 250m lotus-shaped skyscraper, right across the street from good old Lisboa, and although it lacks the atmosphere of its ‘big brother’, it more than makes up for it with a decent range of games (including Texas hold’ em), a fabulous buffet restaurant and the famous ‘Crazy Paris Show’… Here you can also see ‘The Star of Stanley Ho’ – the world’s largest internally flawless cushion-shaped D-color diamond.
Wynn Macau
Still just around the corner from Lisbon, Steve Wynn’s Wynn Macau occupies a modern glass-clad monolith, with 100,000 square feet of casino space, and gaming aside, you can enjoy a delicious Italian dinner at ‘Ristorante il Theater’ and see the famous Wynn Fountain performance.
Sands Macau
Further up Avenida de Amizade, Sands Macau’s colossal gold glass clad facade can be seen from every corner of that area. This huge casino used to hold the title of “World’s Largest Casino” until the Venetian opened in 2007, but while it’s no longer “Largest”, it is certainly one of the most impressive gaming venues in Macau. One of their restaurants 888 Gourmet Placefeatures what is possibly the best Vegas-style buffet in Macau.
city of Dreams
The recently opened City of Dreams is the hottest thing in Macau today, and while the colossal casino isn’t as big as the neighboring Venetian, it’s suitably designed for mid-range players, which could make it more popular with the tourist. average. . For entertainment, you should check out their ‘Vquarium’ (virtual aquarium) and ‘Dragon’s Treasure Show’.
the venetian
And finally… The largest casino in the world: The Venetian. Located within the spectacular Venetian Macao Resort, the Venetian Casino boasts nearly 600,000 square feet of gaming space, with 3,400 slot machines and 800 gaming tables, spread across four themed gaming areas. While you’re there, you should make a point to wander the Venice-themed ‘Grand Canal Shops’, one of Macau’s most extravagant shopping and dining complexes.
