COUNTRIES YOU CAN VISIT ON CASINO TRAVEL AND TOURS

By Esther Obaseoyi

12 November 2019

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Casino tourism other wise known as Gambling tourism is a combination travel and gaming sectors, players visit specific places to gamble. It may also interest you to know that there are industries which support these players. Casino hotel resorts play a big role in gambling tourism, attracting visitors for a well-rounded and entertaining vacation that includes gambling, entertainment and more. Gambling tourism also covers players who visit another location to gamble because they are restricted from playing in their home, nation, country or state.

Gambling tourism' refers to players that travel in order to gamble and also to the industry enabling this travel. Gambling can be a very inviting feature of a location, attracting plenty of visitors who want to play at the Casino. For example, Las Vegas attracts millions of visitors every year who head there specifically for the purpose of gambling. These 'gambling tourists' are catered for with hotel accommodation, bars, restaurants, entertainment and more at gaming venues, encouraging these visitors to make their gaming trip into a comprehensive vacation.While players often travel for the fun of gambling in a new location, others may do so because they cannot access gambling at home. Many nations have completely outlawed gambling as they see it as an offense, and it is not available in a large number of US states either. If a person wishes to take part in gambling, they will need to travel to a place where gaming is legal. These 'gambling tourists' are an important part of the gaming economy. Most gambling tourists come to a location from a foreign territory (UK to Vegas or France to Monte Carlo, for example), but some places benefit more from domestic gambling tourism. In Macau, the world's most lucrative gaming market, many players travel to play from the Chinese mainland because gambling is outlawed there .In the modern world, gambling tourism for legal reasons is becoming slightly less common, because players can use computers and private networks to access gambling services online - even when access to those services is prohibited. However, gambling tourism for leisure is still a thriving business, especially in the Asian gaming markets where most casinos are required by law to offer entertainment and hotel services. 

These countries are the top best countries if you ever want to go on Casino tourism.

MACAU

With more than 30 luxurious casino resorts, Macau?s casino tourism industry is a multi-billion dollar business.

Macau is known for its eclectic skyscrapers that house some of the best casinos in the world. Grand Macau and Casino Lisboa are among the most popular casinos in the city. You can visit ?the Las Vegas of Asia? even when you are not a high roller. China is home to some of the most renowned casinos for betting all over the world, and there?s no better place to visit that the gambling capital itself, Macau.

USA

This list wouldn't be complete without the USA and the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas. The city has been featured countless times in a lot of famous songs, films, books, and TV shows. The experience of visiting this Sin City in the middle of the desert cannot be matched by most other casino tourism destinations.

Las Vegas is known for roulette, dice, and other casino games. You are likely to come across slot machines in hotels, gas stations, and even grocery stores! However, this isn?t the only gambling hub in the US. You will also find some decent alternatives to Vegas around the country. Some of them include Atlantic City, Reno, and even big cities like New Orleans and Philadelphia.

SINGAPORE

The city-state of Singapore is one of Asia?s fastest casino destinations with so many entertainment complexes, visitors in this city can engage in countless activities. Although Singapore may have a fewer number of casinos than Las Vegas, Macau, and other destinations, the Lion city receives millions of tourists from different parts of the world.

 Since legalizing gambling in the mid-2000s, various casinos have opened in the country, including two of the world?s biggest casino resorts; Aegean Paradise Cruise and Marina Bay Sands, making Singapore one of the best gambling destinations in Asia. Additionally, Singapore has a lot more to offer than just gambling and one can never run out of things to do in this beautiful country called singapore.

UNITED KINGDOM

If you want to visit first-class casinos, London should definitely cross your mind. London is not just Europe?s financial hub, it?s a popular casino tourism destination that welcomes millions of casino lovers every year. Tourists in this city can also indulge in other activities, such as visiting Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, attend sports and royal events, etc.

Unlike most of the other casino centers in the world, there are only a few hotels and casino resorts in London. However, new casinos have emerged (and still are) since the mid-2000s not only in London but in other cities too. A few other casino cities in the UK worth mentioning are Glasgow, Bournemouth, Stoke, Cardiff, etc.

MONACO

Monaco is said to be the oldest gambling resort in the world, with Monte Carlo offering casino games. Hence, it?s no surprise that today, Monaco is home to some of the world?s best casinos.

However, unlike most of the gambling destinations, Monte Carlo is a playground for the rich and famous people. Therefore, if you?re not invited or are not a wealthy person, you may not be allowed in some casinos but even if you don?t plan on gambling you can check out a museum themed according to a 19th-century casino that regularly hosts events such as the Poker Stars Championships that attracts celebrities from around the world.

CAMBODIA

Sihanoukville in Cambodia is the epicenter of China?s investment in Cambodia. This was once a small, charming coastal town that?s slowly turning into one of Southeast Asia?s main casino tourism hubs. Today, this city welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors, many of whom come here to gamble. Many locals are rightfully concerned that this might turn the once peaceful town into a playground for rich Chinese investors and take a toll on the authenticity of the place.

However, there are a lot of new casino complexes getting opened around the country as well. Cambodia has more than 150 casinos today, which is an increase of 53% compared to 2017; a pace of development that can easily compare to some of the much more famous destinations on this list.

THE BAHAMAS

Unlike most of the destinations on this list, the Bahamas combine luxurious casino complexes with a fair share of sunshine and beautiful white-sand beaches. The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island is arguably the most renowned casino complex in the Caribbean. It hosts its own annual PokerStars Caribbean tournament, it?s home to some impressive glass sculptures, and it even has its own seven-acre lagoon?

Would you like to visit the Paradise Island Resort and gamble in their casino or want to indulge in more tourist activities in the Bahamas? Then, this where you ought to be.

Do let us know if you need more information on casino tourism. thank you for reading.

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