Casinos are a massive industry worldwide, embodied by nothing so much as the “Super Casino”. These massive complexes have always combined huge-scale accommodation and gaming spaces. Now more than ever though, they provide one-stop facilities for shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife, meaning you can have the time of your life without once leaving your hotel. This 360-degree approach to the gambling hospitality has the potential to reap massive profits, so let’s look at some of the most successful casinos in operation across the globe today.

Borgata, Atlantic City

The gambling Mecca of America’s East Coast, Atlantic City, has a rich tradition of casinos dating back decades, many placed on its iconic boardwalk. At 161,000 square feet, Borgata is the biggest, jam-packed with 4,100 gaming machines and 285 tables. Catch the high-rollers taking advantage of the luxury restaurant and accommodation when the World Poker Tour and other high stakes championships come to town.

Casino Lisboa, Lisbon

Europe gets a look-in on our next item, Casino Lisboa, housed in the heart of Portugal’s capital city Lisbon. 165,000 square feet are home to 1,000 gaming machines and 26 tables, making it a must-see for any serious gambler passing through the continent.

MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city built around its iconic casinos. Away from the sun bingo slots and fruit machines clatter away in the huge MGM Grand casino, but with 170,000 square feet of floor space there’s much, much more going on. From hosting some of the biggest matches in boxing to magic shows and even circus acts, there’s no better casino that capture’s the bright lights of Vegas.

Tusk Rio, Klerksdorp

We’re off to sunnier climes for our next entry, South Africa’s Tusk Rio. Its 266,000 square feet is themed around Brazil’s iconic Rio Carnival, keeping the mood vibrant and colourful. 12 tables and 257 gaming machines should keep the guests interested, and for anyone staying in the hotel, there are private gaming salons available for a more exclusive gambling experience.

Venetian, Macao

At a staggering 546,000 square feet, the Venetian Macao is, by some distance, the biggest casino in the world. Macao is an absolute gambler’s paradise, and that makes it a casino owner’s paradise as well. It’s had the highest gaming revenue of any municipality since 2006 and dwarfs other gaming centres like Monte Carlo and even the mighty Las Vegas. The Venetian embodies the dominance of Macao’s casino industry. Guests staying at one of the casino’s 3,000 rooms can take advantage of incredible 870 tables and 3,000 gaming machines. There’s just as much to do away from the chips, with three shopping malls, 24 bars, gondola rides, and an arena custom-built for world famous Cirque Du Soleil performances.