The Casino Lobby
A guide to the most famous gaming floors in the world. What to play, how big they are, who can enter and what to wear.
Every casino has its own rules
Minimum ages range from 18 to 21, some casinos charge an entry fee, and dress codes go from relaxed resort wear in the Bahamas to jacket ready elegance in Monte-Carlo. Check the table below before you travel.
- Bring a passport. ID checks are standard in Macau, Singapore and Monaco
- Know the age. 21 in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore, 18 elsewhere on our list
- Dress the part. Smart casual works almost everywhere
Casino facts for all 10 resorts
| Resort | Location | Casino size | Games | Min. age | Dress code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo | Monte-Carlo | Casino de Monte-Carlo, next door on Place du Casino | Roulette, Trente et Quarante, blackjack, punto banco, poker and craps | 18+ | Formal smart dress, no sportswear |
| Marina Bay Sands | Singapore | Around 15,000 m2 (about 160,000 sq ft) over several levels | Around 500 tables and 2,300 slots, open 24 hours | 21+ | Smart casual |
| Bellagio | Las Vegas | 156,000 sq ft (about 14,500 m2) | Table games, slots, a dedicated poker room and high limit salons | 21+ | Smart casual |
| Wynn Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Around 111,000 sq ft (about 10,300 m2) | Table games, slots, poker room and high limit salons | 21+ | Smart casual |
| Wynn Palace | Cotai, Macau | Around 420,000 sq ft | Table games, slots and private gaming salons | 21+ | Smart casual |
| The Venetian Macao | Macau | Around 550,000 sq ft (about 51,000 m2) | Four themed gaming zones plus premium Paiza club | 21+ | Smart casual, no beachwear |
| Caesars Palace | Las Vegas | Around 124,000 sq ft (about 11,500 m2) | Table games, slots, poker and a large sportsbook | 21+ | Casual |
| The Palace of the Lost City | Sun City | Main Sun City casino nearby in the Sun City Hotel | Slots and table games at Sun City, private salon at the Palace | 18+ | Smart casual |
| Atlantis Paradise Island | Paradise Island | Around 60,000 sq ft | Table games, slots and poker | 18+ | Casual resort wear |
| Crown Towers Melbourne | Melbourne | Around 220,000 sq ft, licensed for 540 tables | 540 tables including poker, and 2,500 gaming machines | 18+ | Smart casual |
Figures are approximate and based on public sources. Entry rules can change, so always check with the casino before your visit.
The Legendary Gaming Floors
The Casino de Monte-Carlo opened in 1863 and is the most famous casino in Europe. Its gilded gaming rooms offer roulette, Trente et Quarante, blackjack, punto banco and more. There is an entry fee for the gaming rooms, a passport or EU ID card is required, and Monaco citizens are not allowed to gamble.
The casino covers around 15,000 square metres over several levels, with roughly 500 gaming tables and 2,300 slot machines, open 24 hours. Foreign visitors enter free with a passport. Singapore citizens and permanent residents must pay a government entry levy.
The Bellagio casino covers around 156,000 square feet with a full range of table games, thousands of slot machines, a well known poker room and private high limit areas. The atmosphere is elegant rather than loud, with soft lighting and plenty of space between tables.
The Wynn casino covers around 111,000 square feet, rising to close to 190,000 when combined with Encore. Expect a full range of table games, modern slots, a respected poker room and private salons, all wrapped in floral design and natural light.
The Wynn Palace casino is spacious and calm, with high ceilings, natural light and floral artworks. Baccarat leads the table mix, alongside roulette, blackjack and modern slots. Private salons serve premium guests.
At around 550,000 square feet, the Venetian Macao casino is enormous. Baccarat dominates the tables, as it does across Macau, alongside roulette, sic bo, blackjack and thousands of slot machines. Premium players use the private Paiza club.
The Caesars Palace casino spans roughly 124,000 square feet, with hundreds of table games, a wide slot selection, a busy poker room and one of the best known sportsbooks on the Strip. It feels lively and classic Las Vegas at all hours.
The main Sun City casino, located in the Sun City Hotel a short walk away, offers hundreds of slot machines and a range of table games. The Palace itself has a private gaming salon for invited guests. Minimum age in South Africa is 18.
The Atlantis casino covers around 60,000 square feet with table games, slots and poker, set under hand blown glass sculptures. Visitors can play from 18. Bahamian citizens and residents are not permitted to gamble in Bahamas casinos.
Crown Melbourne is licensed for 540 tables, including 100 poker tables, and 2,500 electronic gaming machines across roughly 220,000 square feet. Minimum age is 18 and photo ID may be requested. Victoria has strict responsible gambling rules for machines.
Casino games you will find
A quick introduction to the classic table and machine games across our top resorts. Suns Resort does not offer any games, real money or free.
Baccarat
The king of Macau and Singapore. Bet on the Player, the Banker or a tie, and the hand closest to nine wins.
Roulette
A wheel, a ball and dozens of ways to bet. European single zero wheels give better odds than double zero American wheels.
Blackjack
Beat the dealer by getting closer to 21 without going over. Simple to learn, with real decisions on every hand.
Poker
Play against other guests rather than the house. Bellagio, Wynn and Crown Melbourne have famous poker rooms.
Slots
From classic reels to huge progressive jackpots. Every major resort has thousands of machines.
Sic Bo
A fast dice game from China, hugely popular in Macau. Bet on the result of three dice.
Craps
The loudest table in Las Vegas. Players bet on the roll of two dice, and the whole table cheers together.
Trente et Quarante
A historic card game still dealt at the Casino de Monte-Carlo, one of very few places to play it.
Play for fun, set your limits
Casino gambling is for adults only and should always be entertainment, never a way to make money. Decide your budget before you play, take breaks and never chase losses.