Casino Holiday. Vacation Ideas For Roulette, Blackjack and Slots

1. Las Vegas, Nevada, US  
Well, it's got Macau snapping at it's heels, but for gambling and all round entertainment, you can't beat Las Vegas. It's still the king of the strips in more ways than one. Where else can you see Paris, Venice, the Spynx and New York all in a day and then head out to the new Cirque du Soleil show?

2. Macau
Catching up fast is Macau, the former Portuguese territory. it's bigger than Vegas, baby. Plus Hong Kong is right next door when you have lost your shirt (or made your fortune) at the tables.

3 Aruba, Caribbean Aruba.
Sun, Sand, Sea and......Slots. Try the Allegro Aruba Beach, Aruba Concorde and the huge 8,000-square-foot Alhambra Bazaar. Great for families.

4. Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Where the classy people go. Check out the 1863 Monte Carlo Casino. This place is steeped in history. A roulette and baccarat player's paradise.

5. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
One of the big success stories of recent years, the Marina Bay Sands is a must for their roof-top swimming pool alone! You can always try and get a room during the Grand Prix if you're feeling flush. And when you get bored of the tables, you can explore Singapore or head to the jungles of Borneo in Malaysia. A great combo.

6. Puerto Rico, Caribbean
 A friendly atmosphere and some great venues, this is about as warm a destination as you are going to find on this list. Try the old San Juan, the Dorado or the Mayaguez.

7 Bahamas, Caribbean
 Grand Bahama is the place to head for players. Check out Paradise Island, next  to Nassau, with its stunning Atlantis Resort, : a 7-acre lagoon, towers, glass sculptures and great gaming. Sounds quite James Bond doesn't it? Yep- it is.

8 St Maarten-St Martin, Caribbean
 Another fabulous Carribean island to head for- what more could you want on holiday? Try the underwater-themed Atlantis (see 6 above for another watery option!) or the Roman Coliseum. Family friendly.

9 Curacao, Caribbean
 I know we are weighting towards the Carribean, but it's that time of year isn't it? It's cold in the north! A combo of slots, roulette, blackjack, beaches, diving, swimming with dolphins, golf and exploring the cute backstreets of Chrisoffelpark and Willemstad.

10 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Riverbelle gaming at it's best.  Head to the incredible 72,000-square-foot Beau Rivage for slots, tables and Southern Hospitality. You can also try your hand betting on the horses at Harrah's Louisiana Downs.

There are plenty of places on the Internet to play Online Roulette, but where would you go on holiday if you were a roulette nut and wanted to take in a bit of sun, sand, sea and roulette?
Well, for a location that covers all of these and more, we would head for probably the most famous roulette casino of them all, and that is the Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco.

The Monte Carlo Casino opened its dooors for business in 1863, and is without doubt the most famous club on the planet for roulette, poker and blackjack.

Located in Casino Square, The Monte Carlo oozes glamour from every pore, and is a solid favourite among Europe and the planet´s super rich.

James Bond heads here in Casino Royale, and the 1995 Bond film Goldeneye has the casino as one of the locations.

The casino opens at 2pm, you´ll need to dress smart to get it (jacket and tie), and make sure that you bring and some form of ID: a driving licence or passport is fine. There is an admission fee of €10 to get in to deter tourists from aimlessly milling about trying to spot some famous names.

So if you feel the need to release your inner Bond, get on the TGV from Paris (change at Nice) or fly direct to Nice and head along the French Riviera. Vegas can try, but will never quite match the ambience of this place. There are none of the cheap Nevada tricks- you´ll see plenty of clocks and you can see the outside world which is a refreshing change from the bunkers of Las Vegas which can get a little claustrophobic.

What with the grand architecture, famous players and years of myths, you´ll get a buzz out of simply walking around and taking in the huge curtains, high ceilings and chandeliers. That´s not to mention the rows of Ferraris and Mercedes S Classes parked out front.

The only danger is that you might start to think of your self in the same monetary terms. Two hundred euros? Easy money. And one more martini, please, Shaken not stirred my man.

The Grimaldi family own 51% of the casino, so it is closely linked to the monarchy and health of this tiny state. And Monaco is one of the richest towns on the planet, thanks to the Formula one residents and the like. And once you have tired of gambling, there´s plenty to do otherwise. There´s theatre and music galore at the Grimaldi Forum and lots of people (and yacht) watching. Take in the views on the waterfront over a glass of cold rosé. The Med lies at the bottom of the mountains and you´ll spent fruitfull hours oggling the superyachts with deckhands dressed to the nines in black polo-neck jumpers.

Monaco is the world's 2nd smallest country, (it´s less than 2 square kilometres in area). Watch this space though, as they are planning to reclaim lots of land in the coming years, so expect the mountains to reduce in height and the coastline to expand out like Hong Kong.

Barcelona, in the north-east corner of Spain, is the self styled capital city of Catalunya or Catalonia, a fiercely independent region that is separated from France by the Pyrenean mountain chain.

You can´t spend all of your time at online casino sites! Get out and head to Barcelona.

This cosmopolitan city makes a fantastic short break. Barcelona has a beach, a thriving restaurant culture producing some of the world´s best known chefs, and nightlife that refuses to stop when the sun come up in the morning.

So it makes a great holiday destination in its own right, but also caters to those of us who like a flutter at the tables, so if you are looking to combine your trip into a beach, culture, food, wine and casino holiday, look no further.

Casino Barcelona is located in one of the top spots in the city, the Port Olímpic in Barcelona, beneath the 5 star Hotel Arts and a golden sculpture on the promenade called The Fish, designed by architect Frank Owen Gehry.

There are slot machines, wheels, online slot machines, video poker games, horse racing games, roulette, blackjack and baccarat.

If you are thirsty, there are plenty of options: try the Slot Bar, Mystery Bar or the Black Jack Bar.
The line up of restaurants isn´t half bad either. This casino boasts La Brasserie, Le Gourmand, La Terrazza and Teppan-Yaki.

One of the snappiest places to go on a gambling holiday is the French Riviera and specifically the Principality of Monaco. A small tax free enclave that is sandwiched between France and Italy, Monaco is home to some of the swankiest casinos on the planet. Monte Carlo, as the town is known, has been made famous by countless James Bond films.

Given its location, you can mix a visit to the casinos with a tour around Nice and St Tropez to soak up the glamour of the south of France.


The famous Monte-Carlo casino (to the right) was built in 1878. You'll play blackjack, baccarat or whatever takes your fancy in a succession of rooms with stained glass windows, lavish decorations and sculptures, paintings and bronze lamps. Unlike playing at an online casino, play at Monaco and you will have to play in a jacket and tie (but this just adds to the class).
Of course, Monte Carlo is home to one of the more famous Formula 1 Grand Prix motor racing events of the year, but it also hosts a top tennis tournament, sailing regattas and has a successful soccer club, so you could also throw in some sports entertanment onto your trip if you get your timing right. The principality is pretty close to good skiing in the Alps, so you could also combine a weeks skiing with a spot of gambling in the casinos.