Let's have some fun

16 November 2013

By John Marchel

What is your idea of fun? Is it playing blackjack, roulette, craps, slots or keno in one of the new mega-casino resorts? Could it be cruising on a luxurious ship in the Caribbean? Maybe playing in Europe, like at the casino at Baden-Baden with its glamorous and intriguing décor?

Whatever your idea of fun, you don't need to be a very experienced gambler or a high roller to enjoy the fun and excitement that modern gambling provides. You can play just enough to partake in every game offered in any casino around the world. Just remember, you don’t have to win a fortune at gambling to have fun.

Modern hotel-casinos offer much more than just gambling.

First, there are the pools in most resort-casinos. Some of the largest, most interesting and unique pools in the entire world can be found at the mega-resort hotel-casinos. Many of the large casinos offer live music throughout the complex, along with extensive bars to keep guest entertained. Some of the finest restaurants now have outlets in the new mega-casinos. The large casinos of Las Vegas have water parks and fish aquariums for big and little guests. All the large casino-resorts have big-name entertainment on their stages.

Many have show lounges with up-and-coming comedy acts, music reviews and magicians. For the outdoor types, casino resorts have golf and tennis to keep you alert during the daytime, along with some exclusive spas and workout facilities. Be sure to visit and enjoy all the amenities found in today’s modern resort-casinos.


BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW

• In Germany, there is an admission charge to enter any casino in the country. The cost is usually €2.50 to €3.00 euro during the week and slightly higher on weekends. Players can also purchase a monthly or yearly admission pass.


• The Shark Reef exhibit in Mandalay Casino in Las Vegas spends over $150,000 a year on food for the fish.


• Caesars Palace in Las Vegas has hosted over 100 world championship boxing contest since it opened in 1966.


• The pool at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has a quarter mile shoreline.


• When Circus-Circus first opened (1968) in Las Vegas, there was a small charge to get in the casino. It was designed to make players pay for the “free” circus acts.


• Want to play poker while visiting Las Vegas? Between the strip, downtown and off the strip there are over 741 poker tables available.


• The Ice Pavilion in downtown Reno, Nevada is a 16,000-square-foot rink. It was originally dismantled and moved to Reno from Atlantic City, New Jersey.