- Las Vegas, USA
An iconic figure amongst gambling enthusiasts, this desert city makes the top of the list. Established over 100 years ago, Las Vegas gets over 40 million visitors from around the world every year. Vegas has several casino resorts, such as the Luxor, Circus Circus, MGM Grand, Excalibur and Bellagio, that offer live shows and restaurants on site. Nevada law requires that video slots pay a minimum of 75% RTP (return to player). While that isn’t the highest RTP out there, Vegas continues to be the most visited casino city in the world.
- Macau, China
Macau is located on the South China Sea and hosts over 30 million visitors each year. One of its most famous casinos is the Venetian Macau Resort which offers everything you would find at a Vegas resort including world class entertainment in the form of Broadway musicals, shopping, and fine dining. Other popular Macau resorts, some of which are reminiscent of Vegas, include the Grand Lisboa, Rio Hotel & Casino, and the MGM Casino. It may not be surprising to see Macau take the lead in the future due to newly implemented regulations which increase the minimum slot machine RTP from 60% to 85%.
- Singapore, Asia
Located in Southeastern Asia, Singapore boasts a competitive mandatory 90% minimum RTP across all its slot machines. It hosts an estimated 16 million visitors each year. Though casinos were banned until 2010, tourism has picked up with the establishment of resort casinos such as the Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa.
- London, UK
Central London is a popular tourist destination that attracts over 16 million per year. The city is known for its incredible night life, casinos, and “West End” theatre including world class live performances such as Les Miserables and Blue Man Group. Some of its most popular casinos include the Hippodrome Casino, Ritz Club, Napoleons, Aspers and the Casino at the Empire. The Hippodrome is by far the largest of London’s casinos, and the most popular. Though there’s no regulated minimum RTP in the UK, RTP for slots must be displayed as per UK Gambling Commission regulations. Most land based UK slots have an RTP of around 85%.
- Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is another excellent casino city destination with over 17 million visitors each year. It has one land based casino resort, The Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, which is just one of three of Australia’s most successful casinos. Melbourne is the second largest city in terms of population, and relies heavily on tourism. It offers entertainments such as night clubs, sporting events, art, and music. The Crown Casino is the largest land based casino in Australia with 2500 slots, 399 tables, 1604 hotel rooms, and 28 restaurants. The minimum RTP is 87%.
- Reno, USA
Reno gets around 4 million visitors per year many of which are casino enthusiasts. Reno is a smaller scale version of Vegas with its Opera, Arts Center, casinos, and world class dining venues. The city offers popular casinos like the Alamo, Atlantis, Baldini’s Sports Casino, and Bonanza. Featured games include the latest in video slots, table games, and video blackjack, poker or keno. Reno is the perfect casino city destination for players looking to get some Vegas action without the crush of large crowds.
- Nassau, Bahamas
A tropical island in paradise, Nassau offers snorkeling, sailing, gaming and shopping. It hosts about 3.5 million visitors from around the world each year. Atlantis is the Caribbean’s largest casino with 75 tables, 750 slots, tournaments, and Race &Sports. Other gaming opportunities include the Sea Glass which features slots and Cain at The Cove which features table games. Nassau’s casino regulations are comparable to Macau and Vegas.
- Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monte Carlo’s main attraction is its gaming scene. In addition to its several land based casinos, the city offers beaches, night life, opera, ballet and fishing. It gets around 1.5 million visitors each year. Monte Carlo’s top attraction is the Monte-Carlo Casino and Opera House. Its architecture is impressive with 28 columns and marble sculptures. Built in 1878, the casino has always attracted a number of visitors. The Opera side, added in 1951, is just as successful today as the casino. RTP for slots are posted as per UK Gambling Commission regulations.
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan is a vibrant city with delicious restaurants, picturesque views, and hot casinos that include the Ritz-Carlton, Radisson Ambassador Plaza, Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza, El San Juan, and Stellaris Casino. Each casino resort offers slots, table games, and poker. Puerto Rico attracts around 4 million tourists per year, and many flock to San Juan due to its gaming reputation and poker tournaments.
- Aruba, Caribbean
Aruba is a southern Caribbean island that attracts about 1 million tourists per year with its tropical beaches, water activities, perfect weather and casinos. Aruba’s casinos feature both slots and table games. Aruba’s largest casino is the Stellaris which offers 500 slots, race/sports gaming kiosks, and 26 game tables. Other high quality Aruba casinos include the Crystal Casino and Seaport Casino.
