14 of the World's Coolest Casinos

Nestled in Portugal's capital, Casino Lisboa is the largest casino in Europe, with 1,000 gaming machines and 1,000 hotel rooms. This casino also has seven restaurants and bars, 26 table and poker games, and human bingo. Fascinating.

Marina Bay Sands Casino in Singapore is insane; it has three levels of gaming floor space and more than 2,300 slot machines to choose from. Forty million people visited the creative, giant, and cutting-edge Marina Bay Sands Casino last year — that's an average of 110,000 daily! Obviously, it's worth the trip.

The Casino Gran Madrid in Torrelodones, Spain, is modern, diverse, and friendly. With 110,000 square feet of gaming space, 370 machines, and 63 table and poker games, it's the biggest gaming center in Spain. Also to note: the buffet is awesome, according to a number of TripAdvisor users.

If you're in the mood for a totally sophisticated and classy casino, you have to try out the upscale Bellagio in Vegas, which boasts that it invented the original casino experience that other establishments have drawn from. Wear your best little black dress and see for yourself!

With a uniquely designed interior and sleek feel, City of Dreams Casino in China spans more than 420,000 square feet and has 1,514 game machines — no wonder it's the leading casino in Macau. Make sure to see The House of Dancing Water show, which claims to be a show like none other on earth.

For more than a century, the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco has served as worldwide inspiration, with its prestigious table games and "melting pot elegance." While there isn't a strict dress code, you'll want to look nice at this glamorous gaming house — pick something vintage, fitting for the charming, old-fashioned atmosphere.

The unchanging and celebrated Venice Casino is the oldest casino in not only Italy but also the world; it was established in 1638 (!). Try out the elegant French games — and if you're missing home, head over to the American gaming tables. Gambling buffs, you have to go!

It's hard to believe that the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut covers an astounding 8.6 million square feet. It's the largest resort casino in North America, and it offers a vast range of gaming in six casinos. If you need a little time off from the tables, check out the shows, spa, golf course, bowling alley, or Pequot trails — it's basically impossible to be bored here.

Sitting 1850 meters up in the Swiss Alps, Casino St. Moritz is the highest casino in Switzerland. This exquisite Swiss jewel boasts interesting entertainment with themed events such as Burlesque Night, and all whiskey-lovers must make a stop at the Ivory Ball Lounge Bar.

South Africa's most well-known casino experience, Sun City, has a wide variety of progressive slots and table games — oh, and it's gorgeous. If you're planning a South Africa getaway, a stop at this modern, glitzy gaming house is mandatory.

Hardcore gamers will love living it up at this casino in London, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Casino at the Empire is one of the busiest gaming houses in the UK, and with five bars fully stocked with wines, cocktails, and beer, you'll have no shortage of fun here. Be sure to check out the Icon Balcony Bar for an amazing view of Leicester Square!

Vibrant, energized, and right on the beach (hell yes), the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas has a casino that spans a seven-acre lagoon. It's also got glass sculptures and advanced player-tracking systems, which allow guests to insert their room key into any slot machine or show it at any table to begin earning points toward promotional giveaways. Also available are daily gaming lessons. You'll never want to leave!

You'll feel like you were swept away to France when you step inside the Paris Las Vegas Casino, with more than 1,700 slots surrounded by Parisian-inspired streetscapes. If you're really going for the vibe, try out the high-limit Champagne Slots, which are located within a lovely Parisian courtyard. Bon voyage!

Gambling enthusiasts, you'll go nuts at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, which has an individual poker room and more than 2,600 slot machines. Fun fact: this gaming house was voted "Luckiest" Atlantic City casino by Casino Player magazine for many years running. And if you're feeling not so lucky, take a break and clear your head with a stroll on the nearby Atlantic City boardwalk.