From opulent casinos to high stakes games, gamblers have taken their chances at these temples of temptation for centuries. They have made a fortune and lost it all, too, proving that luck can favor either side of the table.
Some casinos are legends in their own right and attract all kinds of people, from celebrities to politicians. They are even featured in movies and books. The Ritz Casino (London) is a legendary VIP gambling house founded by Cesar Ritz. It has hosted many famous politicians, actors and musicians over the years, including Charles de Gaulle, Winston Churchill, David Lloyd George and Charlie Chaplin.
Other casinos, such as the Venetian Macao, are designed to impress with its resemblance to Venice. It boasts a canal with gondolas and is one of the largest casinos in Asia. It offers blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, craps and many other popular games, as well as 2,000 slot machines.
The Grand Lisboa is another casino that lives up to its surface decadence. The towering building is adorned with over a million LED lights and has an impressive main hall that holds concerts. Besides the gaming tables, it has a huge selection of luxury restaurants and bars. In the past, the casino has had residencies of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Madonna and Elton John.