Macau’s rise from nothing more than a small Portuguese territory to one of the world’s greatest gambling centres has been remarkable. No longer seen as just a Vegas rip-off, Macau has gone on to surpass the Sin City’s gambling income.
As seen in the infographic below created by casinosites.me.uk, the territory now boasts over 45 casinos with sizes and tourist attractions to rival Vegas. It even has its answer to the famous Vegas strip – the Cotai Strip. The city’s nightlife, rich history, and culture all add to its undeniable appeal.
Macau has some of the world’s most famous chefs. The food and entertainment shows are another major tourist attraction. With over 30 million yearly visitors, it has truly stepped out of Vegas’ shadow to have one of the world’s most rapid-growing and successful economies.
With over 45 new and shiny casinos to choose from, picking one from the crowd might be a difficult task, especially for the first-time visitors.
Let’s take a look at 3 of the very best casinos in Macau.
The Venetian
The Venetian Macau Resort Hotel is a 39-story hotel-casino on the Cotai Strip in Macau. The complex is modelled after its sister casino in Vegas – The Venetian Las Vegas. Spread over 10,500,000 square-foot, it is the largest casino in the world and the seventh largest building by floor area.
The casino has over 800 gaming tables and 3,400 slot machines. The Venice-themed casino is also famous for its near-perfect replica of Rialto Bridge in Italy. It has a large hotel with 3,000 guest rooms and over 30 restaurants, as well as four outdoor pools, and over 300 retail shops. The resort is one of the very best entertainment centres in the world and a gambler’s paradise.
Wynn Palace
Wynn Palace is Wynn Resorts’ second casino in the Macau Special Administrative Region following the opening of Wynn Macau. Located in the Cotai Strip area, the 28-story hotel is arguably Wynn resorts’ best casino establishment. The complex contains over 1,500 guest rooms, restaurants, and 420,000 square feet of gaming space.
Wynn Palace also has Macau’s biggest spa and some of the best architecture on the entire strip. Guests can also relax by any of the resort’s outdoor pools and there is a human-made lake on the outskirts of the complex as well. The 8-acre lake has a choreographed water display, music, and floral displays to entertain visitors all year round.
City of Dreams
City of Dreams is one of Macau’s major hotspots for the more serious gamblers looking to win big bucks. Located in Cotai, the resort is owned and managed by Melco Crown Entertainment.
The establishment is Melco’s second property in Macau and is located directly opposite The Venetian Macau. The casino pays homage to Chinese mythology and uniquely blends Chinese tradition with modern technology.
The resort has a 420,000 square feet gaming space which is one of the biggest in the city. City of Dreams is also a celebrity hotspot, and visitors can expect to run into a famous figure or two.
There are 450 gaming tables, 1,500 machines, over 20 restaurants, and one of the biggest bars in the city. City of Dreams is also home to The House of Dancing Waters – the world’s largest water show. Considered the most exclusive casino in Macau, City of Dreams is a paradise for both gambling and non-gambling tourists.
Conclusion
The continued rise of Macau’s booming economy has been sensational, and tourism is almost single-handedly responsible for it. The territory might be small, but the same cannot be said of its casinos.
Macau is home to some of the world’s biggest and most successful casino establishments, the kinds of which now rival those in Vegas. Any gambler visiting Macau should consider The Venetian, City of Dreams, or The Wynn Palace.
