With so much travel content online, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting our next holiday destination. If you enjoy a spot or two of casino gaming, the potential shortlist of destinations gets only slightly smaller.
Today, we’ve boiled it down to the top seven travel destinations for casino enthusiasts. So, if you are looking to take in a spot of casino gaming as you jet around the world, then these destinations should all be places you should consider.
Looking for a unique market in a multi-billion-dollar industry
Online casinos emerged as a serious contender to the traditional, more conventional model of casino gaming. Some companies sought to ensure they offered a route for people to play casino games that provided an experience not available online.
Admittedly, this is an increasingly challenging task as the internet becomes a one-stop shop for all things casino gaming. There are sites like AskGamblers that utilize their platform to onboard experts who can thoroughly explore every aspect of what a casino has to offer. They browse through casinos’ marketing ideas, social media presence, site security, gaming library, and the unique elements that help them stand out in such a saturated market.
However, the destinations we’ll touch on today have been able to navigate this tightrope and have helped buck the trend that has seen millions of casino gamers move away from conventional platforms and seek out online casino gaming.
Monte Carlo, Monaco
If you are travelling the world to find a luxury casino, then it doesn’t get much more luxurious than Monte Carlo. We apologize if you haven’t got the budget that stretches to some of the eye-watering prices you will find in Monaco.
However, globally, there are fewer than a dozen places that can rival what’s on offer in Monte Carlo. Their casinos offer exclusivity, a real who’s who of celebrities, and a quaint setting that is in stark contrast to the 24/7 non-stop action you can find in Vegas. Although there are many notable tourist spots in the French Riviera, if you are looking for a way to relax and explore some of the most glamorous casinos on the planet, then Monte Carlo should be high on your list.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Viva Las Vegas, Sin City, a place that is notorious for casino gaming and travel. For over half a century, gamblers have jetted in from all over the world to experience the blinding bright lights that adorn every inch of the strip.
As the unofficial gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas has perfected the fusion of casino gaming with world-class entertainment. It’s the global hub of combat sports, hosting many of the top UFC events that took place in 2025.
However, even from a historical perspective, if you are a casino enthusiast, then Vegas is a must at some point. Granted, it doesn’t have the hustle and bustle it once had, but it should be on the bucket list for those who have a penchant for a casino game or two.
Thackerville, Oklahoma
We wouldn’t recommend a two-week stay in Thackerville, but if you are looking to explore the world’s biggest casino, then this is where you will find it. Renovated just over 15 years ago, the hotel features over a dozen restaurants and hundreds of different casino games to explore.
Sydney
If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, or you want to take in what the best casinos have to offer down there, then Australia’s most populous city is a no-brainer. While it might have dozens of other appealing tourist spots, the Aussies’ love of gambling means you can find casino games in Sydney and right across Oz.
London
Just like Sydney, London is a worldly city that has so much more to explore than its casinos. With that said, the nightlife in London and the world-class entertainment on offer put it right at the top of the list. Sure, you’re not going to spend an entire week in London cruising around casinos, and nothing else, but they are well worth checking out as part of your vacation.
Macau
The best way to describe Macau is the Chinese equivalent of Las Vegas. In terms of revenue, Macau is by far the biggest gambling region on Earth, dwarfing Vegas. While it has struggled to maintain the customer numbers it achieved toward the end of the 2010s, for casino enthusiasts, a trip to Macau is still worth it for the size and scope of some of the casinos.
As people discuss who they think will be the next James Bond in great detail, those who are 007 buffs might recognize some of the high-rise buildings in Macau and casino floors from Skyfall.
The Bahamas
If it’s the sun you are chasing, then the Bahamas is going to propel itself right to the top of your list. Sure, Vegas is right in the middle of the desert. However, the Bahamas offers beaches, a laid-back lifestyle, and luxury casinos that all have something different that goes beyond the basic resort experience.
Final thoughts
We’ve spanned the whole globe searching for the top destinations today. If we had to pick one of these destinations for a casino enthusiast, which would it be? We’d have to go with Vegas. It has been the casino gaming hub of the US and a gambling mecca since the mid-20th century. Although this has changed since the rise of online casinos and locations like Macau have started to challenge Vegas on a global scale, it still retains its heritage and stature as the premier tourist spot for casino enthusiasts.
