
The Venetian, Macau Source: Wikipedia
Although gaming houses existed in countries such as China centuries ago, formal casinos were established beginning in the 17th century. The first casino, Venice’s Il Ridotto, was opened in 1638 and from there spread quickly throughout the rest of Europe and then the world. Today there are some truly remarkable casinos where you can enjoy gambling but also many other forms of entertainment. We take a look at the six best land-based casinos in the world and what makes them so popular. [Read more…]