The House Wins: 7 High-Rolling Destinations (Besides Vegas)

Just in case you thought Vegas was the only place to join high rollers of the world, it is time you leave that belief in Sin City.  While the famous strip is garlanded with casinos galore, there are other destinations that are determined to be every gamer’s paradise.  So if you’re looking for a different location to place your bets, these following seven destinations offer a plethora of gaming action that will rival any of the world’s most popular casino locations. May Lady Luck be on your arm.

Macau, China

Macau, China hasn’t been dubbed the "Oriental Las Vegas" for nothing. Illuminated with flashing lights and bustling streets, differentiating the Macau region from the popular strip may be quite difficult. But once you step inside of its gaming hotspots like the City of Dreams, Wynn Macau and the Venetian Macau Resort, you’ll see why a myriad of gamers are drawn to the chaos that surrounds its plethora of game tables and slot machines dazzling under the brilliance of exquisite chandeliers.

Bedecked with over 30 casinos that offer 24 hours of fortune-seeking opportunities, Macau is constantly jam-packed with excitement. And when you add a bit of Chinese culture with this exhilarating gamer’s paradise, you’ll be obliged to pull an all-nighter.

Palm Beach, Aruba

The thrill of winning big never looked quite as peaceful as from the beautiful country of Aruba.  Even if you expect to spend your days soaking up the Caribbean sun, once you’re in the city of Palm Beach the thoughts of golden coins pouring out of the slot machines like a great flood will be too tempting to miss.  And trying your luck at baccarat, blackjack, roulette and Caribbean stud poker offer players many chances to leave an instant millionaire.

Plus with Aruba’s largest casino, Stellaris as well as the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino and the Aruba Marriott Resort & Casino arm’s length away to its golden beaches, you’ll be able to enjoy the best of the country at your free will.  Just remember to dust the sand off your feet before enjoying its world-class gaming adventure.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

You’ll want to bring your best hand if you think you can play against the big boys of Monaco. Although we can all appreciate the classic James Bond films for bringing Monte Carlo’s high-stake poker games to the big screen, you may want to think twice playing here if you're not as convincing a player as 007 himself. 

From the world-famous Monte Carlo Casino to the open-air ambiance of Casino La Rascasse, there is a style to appease any taste.  So if you think Las Vegas has it all, you haven’t seen anything yet because every true gamer knows that Monte Carlo ranks pretty high when it comes to placing all bets on the table.

Paris, France

While others are busy crowding around the Eiffel Tower, imagine enjoying the luxurious French flair from the blackjack tables or from the city’s exclusive poker rooms. 

As exciting as it is cultural, the gaming atmosphere of Paris offers a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find anywhere else.  Its casinos are customarily designed in antique furnishings like that of the Cercle Haussmann as well as the Cercle Clichy Montmartre, inevitably incorporating a bit of history into the rules of the games as well.  Nevertheless, Paris provides an idyllic location to enjoy a relaxing game without having the loud uproars of disgruntled losers in your ear.

San Jose, Costa Rica

Rustling through the dense biodiversity of San Jose, you just might find a bit of Lady Luck waiting for you in a casino or two. In fact, San Jose is not only home to the largest casino Costa Rica has to offer, but it is also the mecca of enjoying rolling the dice and card games because the city houses the largest supply of gaming opportunities in the country. 

Unlike other major paradises for players, San Jose offers great vibes that allows even the most avid gamers to seek fortunes on slots and also rounds of roulette casually.  And with vibrant discos and restaurants also speckled throughout the city, the excitement of San Jose is an all-night party.

Tunica, Mississippi

Making its way as the one of the greatest gambling district of America, you can rest assure that Tunica, Mississippi packs a big bunch. Its strip of casinos which include Hollywood Casino, Sam’s Town Casino Resort as well as an array of other properties within close proximity exudes enjoyment from the moment its gamer’s walk inside of their grand doors.   

Whether you’re a die-hard player or not, it’s quite impossible to resist the charming bright lights decorating the casinos. Especially with Tunica’s Grand Strike Resort alone offering 50,000 square feet of gaming thrills around every corner, the entertainment here might just make Tunica your top spot for blackjack, craps, roulette and much more.  

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Although Puerto Rico is admired as a tropical oasis, you don’t have to spend all your days relaxing on the beach. Especially, when there are casino-hotels like El San Juan Hotel & Casino calling your name.

Here, 13,000 square feet of gaming action encompasses its spaces adorned with Caribbean stud poker, baccarat, blackjack and roulette tables in addition to hundreds of slot machines. When you have the sultry and vibrant lifestyles of Puerto Rico right at your feet, what more could you ask for?

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