World's Top Gambling Hubs

By siliconindia   |   Saturday, 26 November 2011, 00:58 IST
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Bangalore: Tired of routine works? It’s time to think of some fun now and as the conventional recreational activities are no for fun today, most youngsters look for something extra-ordinary to do. Casinos are all the time amusing entertainment for people who want the extreme fun with some kind of gambling activities.

Gambling is one of the oldest recreational activities we follow.The gambling history paths were found from the divinatory practices of early societies. Later the developed societies accommodated gambling to the lodges for attracting the tourists and gaining the business. Though there is much controversy over the social and economic impacts of casino gambling, the gambling industry is still in progress. And these tourist centers along with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships and other tourist packages make a large industry today.

Here goes the worlds’ top most gambling hubs:

1.Macau, China

Macau, the mecca of gamblers, nicknamed as ‘Monte Carlo of the Orient’ for its casinos. This special administrative region of China heavily depends on gambling and tourism for its economy. The major gambling hubs in the Southern China province are planning for five-star hotels and casinos. The opening of the world’s largest casino, Venetian Macau again shows the ultimate indication of growth of the gambling city. Venetian Macau casino is spacious than four American football grounds. Housing more than 30 casinos, today Macau is in work of another two dozen casinos. 

Gambling is active in Macau for more than a century. The criminal offenses in the region occur synonymous with gambling. Apart from gambling, Macau is famous for its shows and excellent dining. The Asian classic, Casino Lisboa has been dealing hands in Macau for 40 years. Since the 1850s gambling has been legal in Macau. Making up about 50 percent of the revenue, gambling tourism here accumulates the main economy of the Macau territory.  To oversee the different gambling business here, DICJ, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau plays a main role as a government wing.

 



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