Many casinos are a parts of hotels and leisure complexes located in tourist destinations (such as Sun City in South Africa and Atlantis in the Bahamas). However there is no place that embraces the gambling culture like Las Vegas. Over the years, it has grown from a desert oasis into an international resort and holiday destination, offering round-the-clock gaming and top-quality entertainment in outstanding, if sometimes unusual, surroundings.

Tourists visit to marvel at the amazing architecture that has become a trademark of the city, bringing elements of Paris, Rome, Venice and Egypt together in one place. By contrast, most European casinos seem small and demure, offering no frills-gaming. City-centre casinos in Europe cater largely for tourists, while provincial casinos attract mostly local clientele.