Macau is China’s Las Vegas but on an even grander scale. This relatively small special administrative area is the only place in the whole of China where gambling is permitted, and it does it not only in scale but also in style. From the popular Venetian Macau, which is the largest casino complex in the world, right down to the small intimate casinos, every weekend they are packed with thousands of visitors who travel large distances to gamble there even though there are online casino such as Jackpot City available online at ease. Here is a small selection of that you can try out for yourself if you ever find yourself in the region.

The Venetian Casino in Macau.

The Venetian, that we have already mentioned, is one of the most spectacular casinos that you will find not only in Macau but in anywhere else in the world. When it opened in 2007 the casino hotel complex was the largest building in the world as measured by floor area and although it can no longer make that claim (currently it is the sixth largest) it is still the world’s biggest casino, there are no casinos in Las Vegas that are even close. With 800 gaming table and three and a half thousands slot machines, there is plenty to keep the thousands of people who flock there from the rest of China entertained.

The MGM is one of the more stylish casinos in Macau. While is doesn’t have the flashy appearance of many of the other casinos, it is particularly up-market. Architecturally stunning, it includes a 19,800 square meters of gaming area which incorporated around 350 table games along with over 1,000 video slots and poker. It includes a massive 600 room hotel, a spa, bars and restaurants and a huge convention space and ballroom.

The Ponte 16 is a rather different kind of casino and caters particularly for high stakes players. The casino, which is located to the west side of Macau on the edge of the Inner Harbour, includes 5 VIP gaming halls, a 400 room 20 story hotel, and a variety of bars and restaurants. The total gaming area occupies 25,000 square meters.

Popular Casinos in Macau – the Galaxy.

The Galaxy is an elaborate complex and by far one of the most stylish looking casinos I’ve ever been in. While I’m not a big gambler on my travels, Macau is definitely a place I’d recommend! You can also check out my tips on backpacking in Macau.