10+ Largest Casinos in the World

In Short:

• These land-based casinos are ranked according to gaming space square footage.
• The largest casino in the world by gaming space is the Venetian Macao in Macau, which offers 550,000 square feet of slot machines and gambling tables across four themed gaming areas.
• The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey makes it onto the list with a gaming space of 167,000 square feet.

Bigger is always better! Isn’t it? Well, that depends. A massive casino complex filled with bars, restaurants, pools, spas, and other attractions may sport an impressive footprint, but a better indication of quality gaming potential might lie in another metric.

Take our special tour of the largest casinos in the world by gaming space square footage to see how much of a punch these multi-tower behemoths pack in terms of actual playable space.

The Venetian Macao, Macau, China

The largest casino in the world, based on our criteria, is undoubtedly the luxurious Venetian Macao, which sits regally at the waterside of Macau’s popular Cotai Strip. Occupying a massive footprint of some 10.5 million square feet, the resort is reminiscent of Venice and boasts everything you could ever want from a world-class casino and entertainment center.

The casino itself is split into four themed areas totaling 550,000 square feet of gaming space: Red Dragon, Golden Fish, Imperial House, and Phoenix, together offering more than 6,000 gaming machines and 800 tables. VIPs are given special treatment via the Paiza Club, which offers a private entrance, several exclusive gaming rooms named after prominent Asian locations, and 24-hour access to the Paiza Club Dining & Lounge.

• Location: Cotai Strip, Macau, China
• Size: 10,500,000 sq. ft.
• Gaming Space: 550,000 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 3,000 rooms
• Casino Games: 4 themed gaming areas, 6,000+ slot machines, 800 gambling tables
• Other Attractions: 15,000-seat Cotai Arena, premium Paiza Club, reconstructed Grand Canal, 350 shopping choices
• Owner/Operator: Las Vegas Sands
• Established: 2007
• Website: www.venetianmacao.com

Fun Fact

No Venetian-themed resort would be complete without a canal! The Venetian Macao not only features a beautiful waterway in the luxury Shoppes at the Venetian retail center, but it also completes the reproduction with authentic gondola rides!

City of Dreams, Macau, China

Coming in second place with a total gaming area of 420,000 square feet is the magnificent mega-casino, the City of Dreams, located in the entertainment district of Cotai. Sporting a futuristic design that’s spread across three separate casinos and four hotels, the CoD, as it’s better known, is one of the few developments of its kind in Macau whose construction continued through the financial crisis of 2008.

True to its namesake, dreams are waiting to be made into reality at this land-based casino resort, with 487 gaming machines and 496 tables located across the three casino complexes. Peckish players can satisfy their hunger by visiting one of more than 30 restaurants and bars. You can also drop the kids off at Kids’ City and explore the Para Club, complete with bars, a pool, a stage, and VIP areas, before relaxing in one of the resort’s 2,270 decadent rooms.

• Location: Estrado do Istmo, Cotai, Macau, China
• Gaming Space: 420,000 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 2,270 rooms
• Casino Games: 487 gaming machines, 496 gaming tables, 
• Other Attractions: Dancing Water Theater, 30+ restaurants and bars, Kids’ City, Para Club (formerly Club Cubic)
• Owner/Operator: Melco Resorts and Entertainment
• Established: 2009
• Website: www.cityofdreamsmacau.com

Fun Fact

The Dancing Water Theater is one of the resort’s most popular attractions where an audience of up to 2,000 can experience breathtaking acrobatic performances and water displays in one of the biggest pools in the world, containing some 3.7 million gallons of water!

WinStar World Casino and Resort, Oklahoma, USA

Usually taking the top spot on other lists for the size and variety of its games collection, the WinStar World Casino and Resort makes it to third on our list as its square footage dedicated to gaming is just over half of the complex’s overall size and therefore a lot less compared to our two frontrunners.

Having said that, the resort still manages to squeeze in more than 8,700 gaming machines, 100 table games, a 55-table poker room, an 800-capacity bingo hall, off-track betting, and keno across nine spectacular gaming plazas, each of which is themed around a popular world destination, including Beijing, New York, Paris, and Rio!

This world-famous land-based casino resort never fails to amaze, with its more than half a million-square-foot site consisting of 19 restaurants, bars, cafes, and lounges, the WinStar Golf Club for some quality time at the links, the Resort Pool and Cabanas for stylish poolside relaxation, and the 3,500-seat Global Event Center for top class shows.

• Location: 777 Casino Avenue, Thackerville, OK, USA
• Size: 600,000 sq. ft.
• Gaming Space: 370,000 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 1,495 rooms (1,395 in main casino complex, 100 in The Inn at WinStar)
• Casino Games: 9 world location themed gaming plazas, 8,700+ electronic games, 100 table games, 55-table poker room, 800 capacity bingo hall, Racer’s off-track betting, keno
• Other Attractions: Global Event Center, 19 restaurants, cafes, bars, and lounges, WinStar Golf Club, Resort Pool and Cabanas with pool bar, Fun Town RV Park, shopping 
• Owner/Operator: The Chickasaw Nation
• Established: 2003
• Website: www.winstar.com

Fun Fact

The resort’s Fun Town RV Park is a 15-acre site offering 160 hook-ups, a pool, walking trails, a playground, a volleyball court, an outdoor pavilion, and a clubhouse. Patrons of the resort can take a shuttle service to the casino and return whenever they fancy to spend the night in their own home comforts.

Foxwoods Resort Casino, Connecticut, USA

It may be in the unlikeliest of locations, but this sprawling 9 million-square-foot casino resort is one of the largest in the world. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Nation and first opened in 1986 as a bingo hall, Foxwoods Resort Casino is a one-stop-shop for gaming galore, with its 344,000-square-foot total of gaming space featuring more than 5,500 slot machines and 250 tables prepared to fulfill the dreams of its patrons.

Replete with a 4,000-seat performing arts theater, an 85-store mall, an amusement park for memorable family fun, and at least 15 premium quality restaurants, including a Hard Rock Cafe, the resort offers something for everyone. And once you’ve had your fill for the day, the 2,228 luxurious rooms across the site’s two hotel towers promise a relaxing night’s sleep.

• Location: 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Ledyard, CT, USA
• Size: 9,000,000 sq. ft.
• Gaming Space: 344,000 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 2,228 rooms
• Casino Games: 5,500+ slot machines, 250+ gaming tables
• Other Attractions: Premium Stargazer Club, racebook and cafe, 4,000-seat performing arts theater, 85-store mall, 15 restaurants including Hard Rock Cafe, Poker Room, Amusement Park
• Owner/Operator: Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Nation
• Established: 1986
• Website: www.foxwoods.com

Fun Fact

Nicknamed “The Fox,” Foxwoods is often referred to as “Emerald City” after its green highlights.

Wynn Macau, Macau, China

Featuring a flawless bronze-colored glass façade, the Wynn Macau casino resort was opened in 2006, with its second tower, fittingly named Encore, opened in early 2010. Patrons can revel in the ample 273,000-square-foot gaming space, which features over 1,000 slot machines and 500 tables.

Adding further entertainment value are the 29 designer shops, eight dining locations, and various spas, pools, and fitness centers located throughout the complex. The American-style casino is an eclectic mix of Western exterior combined with Eastern art, with a gallery showcasing such artifacts as a collection of Jiaqing period porcelain vases, Qing dynasty vases, and the Louis XIV tapestry, “The Emperor on a Journey.”

• Location: Rua Cidade de Sintra, Macau, China
• Gaming Space: 273,000 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 1,008 (594 in Wynn tower, 414 in Encore at Wynn Macau)
• Casino Games: 1,000+ slot machines, 500 table games
• Other Attractions: Retail areas including 29 designer shops, 8 casual and fine dining locations, 2 spas, salon, pool, fitness centers, art gallery, Performance Lake, Dragon of Fortune, Tree of Prosperity, Moon Jelly Aquarium
• Owner/Operator: Wynn Resorts Limited
• Established: 2006
• Website: www.wynnmacau.com

Fun Fact

A real gold-leafed Tree of Prosperity and massive smoky Dragon of Fortune form part of the major attractions at the Wynn Macau casino resort, with the mesmerizing Moon Jelly Aquarium and the dramatic water show Performance Lake also wowing visitors.

Ponte 16, Macau, China

Opened to the public in early 2008, the grand Ponte 16 casino in Macau offers 307 slot machines, 109 tables, and two designated VIP areas across its 270,000 square feet of gaming space, placing it sixth on our list of the world’s largest casinos.

Though the front of the complex looks very metropolitan, the rear is set right on the riverside in the center of the Inner Harbor, offering spectacular views across the water and accessibility via practically every mode of transport.

Patrons have plenty of opportunities to explore besides the casino, with eight restaurants, cafes, and bars offering dining and refreshments, the swimming pool, spa, and fitness center allowing you to unwind your way, and the Angry Birds Play Center promising entertainment for the kids.

• Location: Santo António, Macau, China
• Gaming Space: 270,000 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 408 rooms
• Casino Games: 307 slot machines, 109 tables, two VIP areas
• Other Attractions: Swimming pool, spa, fitness center, 8 restaurants, cafes, and bars, Angry Birds Play Center, gift gallery, massage center, Michael Jackson exhibits
• Owner/Operator: Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (51%), Macau Success Limited (49%)
• Established: 2008
• Website: www.ponte16.com.mo

Fun Fact

Ponte 16 is home to several Michael Jackson exhibits, including the glove he wore during his first televised moonwalk, which the casino bought for $350,000!

Rio Casino Resort, Klerksdorp, South Africa

The resplendent Rio de Janeiro Carnival-themed Rio Casino resort in South Africa is the largest casino on the continent, boasting 266,330 square feet of gaming space that’s filled with 274 slot machines and 12 tables. Players can also take part in the resort’s regular poker tournaments, enjoy the perks of high-roller gameplay in the Salon Privé, and benefit from the Winners Circle loyalty program.

Aiming to capture the vibrant energy of “Carnaval,” the complex also features various exciting activities such as go-karting, gaming at the Fantasia Game Arcade, and live performances at the Escapades Theatre, with the resort’s 70 rooms providing a comfortable stay.

• Location: Corner of Tusk Boulevard & The N12 Meiringspark, Klerksdorp, South Africa
• Gaming Space: 266,330 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 70 rooms
• Casino Games: 274 slot machines, 12 tables, poker tournaments, Salon Privé
• Other Attractions: Escapades Theatre, Winners Circle loyalty program, 3 restaurants, Go Karting, Fantasia Game Arcade
• Owner/Operator: Peermont Global
• Established: 2002
• Website: www.riocasino.co.za

Fun Fact

Previously called the Tusk Rio Casino Resort, the complex is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sands Macao, Macau, China

The desert-themed Sands Macao opened in 2004 and today presents a gaming space of 229,000 square feet complete with around 1,000 slot machines and 200 tables for gamers’ entertainment.

Visitors can chill by the pool, relax in the resort’s spa and salon facilities, and explore the various quality shops located on the premises. For those in search of the latest in workout tech, the Sands Fitness studio offers everything you could want and more. And when you’re in need of an energy boost, the complex’s seven critically acclaimed restaurants will provide a premium dining experience.

• Location: Sé, Macau, China
• Gaming Space: 229,000 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 289 rooms
• Casino Games: 1,000 slot machines, 200 tables
• Other Attractions: Spa and salon, pool, Sands Fitness, Xanadu Lounge, 7 restaurants, shops
• Owner/Operator: Las Vegas Sands
• Established: 2004
• Website: www.riocasino.co.za

Fun Fact

The chairman of Sands Macao’s operating company, Sheldon Adelson, once joked that Las Vegas should be called “America’s Macau,” referring to the success of the casino industry in the region.

MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Famous for its iconic golden lion, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas was the largest hotel complex in the world when it first opened in 1993, and today is still the biggest of its kind in the USA, boasting an incredible 6,852 rooms, all of which are housed within the same building.

In terms of gaming space, the MGM Grand places 171,500 square feet at players’ disposal, complete with 2,500 slot machines, 139 tables, and a special High Limit Slots area. Other notable betting attractions include the well-known Skyboxes, plus both a racebook and a sportsbook for a fanciful flutter or three.

• Location: 3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Gaming Space: 171,500 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 6,852 rooms
• Casino Games: 2,500 slot machines, 139 tables, High Limit Slots area
• Other Attractions: CSI: The Experience, TopGolf, Level Up Las Vegas, racebook and sportsbook, Skyboxes, 5 outdoor pools, rivers and waterfalls, Convention Center, MGM Grand Garden Arena, shops, nightclubs, shows
• Owner/Operator: MGM Growth Properties, The Blackstone Group, MGM Resorts International
• Established: 1993
• Website: www.mgmgrand.com

Fun Fact

Up until 2012, the MGM Grand featured a 5,000-square-foot habitat containing six lions, which would frequently lounge on top of the glass tunnels walked through by the casino’s visitors.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Outrunning Portugal’s Casino Lisboa in terms of gaming space by just 2,000 square feet, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ takes 10th place on our list of the world’s largest casinos.

Originally launched as the Trump Taj Mahal in 1990, the resort was bought by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in 2017 and reopened just over a year later as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

The 167,000-square-foot total gaming space consists of 2,115 slot machines and more than 100 tables, with the world-famous Hard Rock brand delivering first-class entertainment in the form of their 400-seat Hard Rock Cafe, the Hard Rock Store, and the Body Rock Fitness Center.

• Location: 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
• Gaming Space: 167,000 sq. ft.
• Accommodation: 2,032 rooms
• Casino Games: 2,115 slot machines, 100+ tables
• Other Attractions: 10 restaurants, Hard Rock Live, 400-seat Hard Rock Cafe, Rock Spa & Salon, Body Rock Fitness Center, Pool, Hard Rock Store, Wentworth Gallery
• Owner/Operator: Hard Rock International, Seminole Tribe of Florida
• Established: 1990
• Website: www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

Fun Fact

New Jersey residents can explore a wide range of slots, table games, and live dealer games at the online Hard Rock Casino.

Honorable NJ Mentions

New Jersey’s other decadent casinos aren’t far from our top 10, with the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and Harrah’s Resort both offering impressive square footage of gaming space.

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa offers 161,000 square feet of casino space, which contains an impressive 4,000 slot machines, 180 table games, and 50 poker tables.

Following very close behind is Harrah’s Resort, with 160,000 square feet of gaming space housing 5,567 slot machines, 139 table games, and 40 poker tables.

For a home-based experience of these brands, check out the Borgata Casino and Harrah’s Casino online sites.

Find Space To Play!

It’s all well and good offering punters a massive complex filled with numerous exciting activities to delve into, but if you’re after a top-notch casino gaming experience, there’s only one metric that really matters: gaming space!

These top land-based casinos have taken the mantra of “go big or go home” literally, offering mind-blowing square footage filled with the industry’s most thrilling casino games, promising a truly unforgettable experience.