Casino owners go to all sorts of lengths to attract customers. The bigger the project, the more hype it will generate in the media. The investment will pay off through brand recognition and the desire of players to visit one of the best establishments. The main thing is to beat the competition in terms of extravagance of design, sophistication of entertainment and number of tables. The race is on to replicate the Egyptian pyramids, the Eiffel Tower and the Sphinx statue in Las Vegas. The top 5 most expensive casinos in the world are discussed below.
The complex includes 4 hotels, the casino itself, dozens of adjacent bars and entertainment venues. The total area of City Center is estimated at 1.5 million square meters. This project has become the most expensive private construction project in the history of the United States. The complex has two owners, MGM Mirage and Dubai World.
The complex officially opened in 2011, and immediately became one of the world’s three largest projects. For 10 years more than 12 million tourists visited it, who appreciated the interior and service of Marina Bay Sands. In addition to the casino, the list of buildings includes a hotel for 2.5 thousand guests, a shopping and entertainment centre, exhibition gallery, theatres, entertainment facilities. Standing out in this ensemble of iron and glass is SkyPark – an entertainment area for adults and children.
The complex is located on Sentosa Island in Singapore. There are several gambling establishments, six hotels, a shopping and entertainment centre, dozens of bars and restaurants. There is a separate SPA and recreation area. For children and parents there is a giant oceanarium, an amusement park and cinemas. The complex is family-oriented, which does not prevent it from generating an annual profit of $2 billion.
Wynn Resorts sought to make the casino hotel design as concise and eye-catching as possible. The idea succeeded, and the construction is a symbol of the gambling capital of the world for decades. The complex was named in memory of the famous American billionaire and investor, Steve Wynne. In addition to the hotel-casino, there are car dealerships, nightclubs with a huge waterfall, and shopping and entertainment centres. A golf course in the middle of the huge city is a highlight of the composition.
The peculiarity of the complex was the biggest casino in the world, the total area of which was 50,000 square meters. The complex is the property of Las Vegas Sands. The design of the building looks a lot like Venetian architecture, but with an Asian flavour. It is noteworthy that on the territory of the complex laid artificial water channels, which periodically float tourists on gondolas.
Thus, companies spare no resources in building large-scale complexes, with gambling establishments becoming the focal point. The owners are keen to combine as much entertainment as possible into one place, so that the visitor does not have to think about leaving for their competitors. Investors are also not stingy with the design of the facilities, as it ensures that the casinos are recognisable internationally.