A Casino is a gambling establishment that allows customers to gamble with money in exchange for chips, sometimes called tickets. They are a popular form of entertainment and can be found in many places around the world. These casinos are often mixed with other types of attractions and can include restaurants, retail shops, hotel suites, and live entertainment shows.

Gambling, in all of its forms, has been a part of human culture for millennia. Evidence of dice games dates back to 2300 BC in China, and card games rose in popularity soon after in ancient Rome. The modern casino was born out of this rich history and continues to thrive today.

With so much history behind them it’s no wonder casinos are a draw for people of all walks of life. From their colossal proportions to their lavish decoration casinos truly are temples of glitz and glamour. Some of these temples are more opulent than others with one of the largest being in Macau, East Asia’s version of Vegas.

The Venetian is the biggest casino in the world by floor space, housing 501 tables and 375 slot machines on its main floor alone. The casino also boasts a theater and two more floors of rooms that make up the rest of its massive space. Another contender is the Casino Estoril on the coast of Portugal which claims to be the largest casino in Europe. It attracts a mix of tourists and locals as it oozes luxury with its red and gold poker room and plethora of other tables.