Updated October 21st, 2019 at 17:44 IST

Casinos: Top 5 countries across the globe famous for casino tourism

Casinos are popular amongst individuals across the globe for trying luck at fast and easy money. Take a look at the top five countries famous for casinos.

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Casinos are places where individuals try their luck at gambling by playing various sorts of games. Some of the most popular casino games are blackjack, poker, slots, roulette and craps. Take a look at the top five countries in the world that are famous for casino tourism.

Five countries in the world which are popular for casino tourism

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United States of America: Las Vegas is popular all over the world for its flamboyant lifestyle and legalised gambling culture. In fact, it is often referred to as the ‘gambling capital’ of the world. Visting Las Vegas at least once in a lifetime is on every travel enthusiast's bucket list. The city is an ensemble of nightclubs, casino resorts, and exotic hotels. Tourism is a major source of income for Lag Vegas, as tourists from different parts of the world visit Vegas to try their luck at gambling. With more than 104 casinos in the city,  it is truly the gambling hub of the U.S.

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Singapore: An emerging hub of casino resorts and gambling centres is Singapore. However, gambling was not legal in Singapore until 2005. After the legalisation of gambling, it turned into a potential contender in the list of limited casinos hubs across the globe. Singapore is home to some of the most exuberant casino resorts in the Asian region, making it an investment-worthy tourist destination for gambling.

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France: The country is home to some of the oldest casinos in the world. From blackjack to poker, the French people love them all. The most unique fact about casinos in France is their ambience, which has a traditional touch to it. The capital city of Paris has some of the most exquisite and luxurious gambling centres/casino resorts.

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United Kingdom: The capital of the United Kingdom is also home to some of the most exquisite casino clubs in the country. Though London is not essentially known for casinos and gambling culture, U.K tourism mints a lot of money via casinos.

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China: It is known to be one of the most popular countries which attract tourists from across the globe for witnessing some of the best casinos. There are more than thirty lavish casinos in Macau, which makes it a hub of casinos in China. Macau is famous for electric skyscrapers and fast-paced life. The autonomous region of the south coast of China is home to Asia’s most renowned casino resorts.

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Published October 21st, 2019 at 15:27 IST