What Is The World's Largest Casino
Leave a Comment on Top 10 (by Revenue) Largest Casino Companies in the World This list of the ten largest casino companies in the world is ranked by their revenue, but many of these companies are not exclusively casino and gambling companies, some of them invest in other things and are always trying to innovate and predict the future of gambling. Foxwoods in Connecticut is the 2nd largest casino in the United States That being the case, the largest casino in the U.S. Is the WinStar World Casino Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The massive resort just north of the Texas border has just under 400,000 square feet of gaming space.
There are casinos in the United States, and then there are these behemoth casinos. Not only can each herein boast of their excellent facilities, but also of their enormous indoor space and the acreage of their sprawling grounds.
Ultra-modern, palatial, and out to make a big dent in your pocketbook, these casinos cater to every whim of the paying public.
There’s gaming and then there’s next level gaming and, as some of the gambling universe’s most glamorous names jostle for bragging rights, it can be hard to keep up with who is offering the best selection of slot machines, restaurants and shopping malls.
When you think of U.S. casinos, your mind likely jumps to Vegas. Obviously, this is the primary gambling hub in the U.S., and widely considered the casino capital of the world.
Vegas undoubtedly has the most gaming activity packed into a single area, and some of the biggest and best casinos. But not all of the major establishments are located in southern Nevada.
In fact, you may be surprised to learn that none of the 10 biggest casinos in the U.S. are located in Nevada. That’s right, Sin City with the world-famous strip and its reputation as a gambling mecca doesn’t offer 1 of the 10 largest casinos in the U.S.
Let’s countdown the top 3 and see where we end up.
#3 – Mohegan Sun
This is that rare casino to downgrade in square footage.
Due likely to more casino competition popping up in the region, Mohegan Sun closed one of the three different casino areas under its roof in 2019. The combined square footage of the remaining two casinos under the roof: Casino of the Earth, and Casino of the Sky, is just shy of 300,000.
Being number 3 is still quite impressive and the Mohegan Sun certainly fits the bill with its 2 deluxe hotel towers, 3 story crystal mountain and 55-foot indoor waterfall. Not to mention the nearly 300,000 square feet of casino gaming.
You may be surprised that 1 of the 3 largest casinos in the U.S. is located in Connecticut. Well, 2 of the 3 largest casinos in the U.S. are located in Connecticut.
Prior to the closing of the Casino of the Wind, Mohegan Sun had 344,000 square feet, – the exact same as Foxwoods, its Indian cousin ten miles to the east.
#2 – Foxwoods Resort Casino
I should note here that Foxwoods Resort Casino bills itself as “The largest resort casino in North America.”
Key word here being “resort”, which makes this claim technically true, due to the massive size of the hotel and casino’s non-gaming space. Foxwoods has 2,200 hotel rooms whereas WinStar has 1,400. Foxwoods also has over twice as many restaurants.
Including hotels, convention space, recreation amenities, clubs, restaurants, retail shopping areas, and spas; the enormous Foxwoods complex has over 9 million square feet of indoor space, overshadowing the total size of WinStar.
However, Foxwoods Resort’s six connected casinos have a combined casino-only square footage of 344,000. This makes it gigantic of course, but still only the second largest casino in the United States.
WinStar also beats out Foxwoods in terms of gaming machines, defined as slot machines, video poker machines, electronic blackjack games, etc.
Foxwoods has only 4,800 slot machines, whereas WinStar has an amazing 8,100 different slot machines to choose from.
Foxwoods does have more than double the number of table games WinStar has with over 250 table games.
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In sheer size though Foxwood doesn’t make the cut as the largest casino in the United States.
That brings us to #1 and to get there we travel from Connecticut to the great state of Texas. When you get there turn around and its 2 short miles to WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
#1 – WinStar World Casino
WinStar World Casino is just as big as it gets. Oklahoma isn’t on a lot of people’s radar as a gaming destination, and yet WinStar is huge even by comparison to the Foxwoods Resort.
I have family in the DFW area of Texas which is only about an hour from Winstar and have had the pleasure of making multiple trips.
WinStar hosted what may be one of my all-time favorite concerts when I saw Sturgill Simpson open for who I consider to be one of the greatest songwriters ever, Jason Isbell. They made for a night I’ll never forget and after the show we all hit the blackjack tables until early in the morning.
Maybe the most special memory was on the day of my sister’s wedding. My now brother-in-law and us groomsmen and our dads went to play the world-class golf course at WinStar. We were playing in groups of 4 and we were the final group.
As we came to the beautiful hole 9, the rest of our posse was loitering around the clubhouse overlooking the green. Of course, with all of the pressure a gallery brings the first 3 shots in our group missed the green.
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I step up, palms sweaty, and manage to pure an 8-iron right at my target. The balls hit 9 feet right of the hole rolled left and disappeared.
I wasn’t sure where it went until the eruption of cheers from the clubhouse. Having my brother-in-law and our dads with us to share that moment on such a special day is a once in a lifetime experience. We speak of it often.
I digress, the casino is nearly massive enough to fit a golf course inside. I can assure you in that Oklahoma summer it would stay packed.
Here, there are more than 500,000 square feet of gaming space, with tons of slots, a large bingo room, endless table games, and thematic designs based on some of the world’s greatest cities.
The WinStar also hosts events, from MMA to theatrical entertainment, and even televised long drive competitions. It’s a full-fledged entertainment hub, and one with about as much to offer as any similar venue in the world.
With at least 600,000 square feet of gaming space, this super-size casino delivers a knockout blow to rivals with its 7,000+ gaming machines, around 100 table games, 800-capacity bingo hall and non-smoking poker room. Whether you’re a fan of off-track betting or playing blackjack, you’ll find your favorite game here.
And that’s just for starters.
This king of the casinos serves up an international atmosphere thanks to its eight gaming plazas that take their names from some of the world’s most famous cities.
After you’ve spent an afternoon in ‘Paris’ you can visit ‘Vienna’ for the evening, and the 17 on-site restaurants add to the global feel with everything from Italian to Mongolian-style cuisine.
Aside from the gaming appeal, you’ll be kept on your toes with the resort’s golf course, nightclub, sports lounge, pool bar and spa. Adding to its pull, this Chickasaw Nation-owned establishment is punching above its location by attracting top entertainers and events, thanks to a 3,500-seater Global Event Center and 7,700-seat Colosseum — venues a small city would be proud of.
But we bet it won’t be long before one of WinStar’s rivals sets its sights on the ‘largest casino’ title and has this gigantic casino looking over its shoulder.
Conclusion
So, there you have it.
Go big or go home; that’s what the movies will tell you. And it’s certainly a quote that the world’s casino bigwigs have taken to heart. It’s all about size and thinking big: bigger arenas, larger hotels, more games and those star names.
Winstar has certainly held to this approach. I’ve been able to see the evolution of this casino and the encompassing area firsthand and it’s been an amazing journey.
From its origins as a small bingo hall off I-35 nearly three decades ago to its current status as the World’s Biggest Casino, WinStar World Casino and Resort has a storied and surprising history.
I’m looking forward to what The Chickasaw Nation has planned for the future.
It’s an exciting time for land based US casino connoisseurs, as resorts continue to compete to provide the best all-round experience and race to become the largest in the United States, or even the world.
When heading to a casino, it’s fair to assume the people who laid out the floor plan want you to get lost and lose track of time. In short, they want you in there for as long as humanly possible to make sure they get every dime they can out of you.
Being over half a million square feet, the biggest casino doesn’t really need to set us in mazes like the smaller guys do. It’s easy to get lost in a place like that even if it’s completely empty. That being said, there’s something grand about the whole experience. These casinos are big, and the biggest casinos in the world are positively mind-boggling.
You can spend some dough, get a drink, eat a meal, rent a room, charge your phone, and of course, easily find an ATM. That, my friends, will not be difficult.
Keep reading below to find out more about seven of the world’s biggest casinos.
1 – WinStar World Casino
At the top of the list we have WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma. This enormous casino tops the charts with about 600,000 square feet of gaming space. I can tell you from experience, it’s quite a workout to see merely 10% of this place.
In addition to 7,000+ gaming machines, this giant building features around 100 table games, a non-smoking poker room, and a bingo hall that can accommodate 800 players.
They proudly advertise to their guests the ability to go around the world in nine plazas.
When you go throughout the expansive property, you’re certain to get hungry. When your appetite is calling louder than the one-armed bandit, it won’t be difficult to satisfy almost any craving you’re having. From fine dining at Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse to casual fare at Toby Keith’s, you can also find an IHOP and Panda Express in between your gaming sessions.
Although they don’t serve free alcohol, there are plenty of bars and lounges for you to stop and grab your favorite cocktail. Though some people are displeased about this, I can tell you it’s a nice change of pace for me. Free drinks increase the likelihood of breaking my budget and hitting the ATM multiple times.
2 – Venetian Macau
Just a tad smaller at 546,000 square feet is the Venetian Macau in Macau, a region in the south of China. The hotel and casino boasts 39 stories. With 10.5 million square feet of overall space, it’s reportedly the 7th largest building in the world by floor area.
It has four themed gambling areas, 6,000+ slots, and 800 gaming tables. The resort is styled after Venice’s winding canals and replica landmarks to give a unique experience to patrons as they will surely be overwhelmed by retail, dining, and convention spaces. Its events area can host up to 15,000 guests.
If you happen to visit the Venetian, check out the electronic table games that are the same as what you’ll see at the normal table games. The only difference is that the dealer doesn’t have to be concerned with taking your bets. Each table still has a dealer, but all they’re responsible for is ensuring that the games are run according to protocol. If you read the post about notorious cheaters, this has to be a relief for a dealer who fears the method of past posting invented by Mumbles in the early 1950s.
The resort features luxury suites, cuisine from across the globe, and more than a whopping 325 retail stores at Shoppes at Venetian. If that doesn’t strike your fancy, there are also mini-golf courses and gondola rides.
The property’s guest rooms were recently renovated in 2017, and all rooms now offer flat-screen TVs, a wardrobe, a seating area with a sofa, and a private bathroom with bathtub. Amenities include slippers, hairdryer, bathrobe, and a mini bar.
3 – City of Dreams Casino
Located directly opposite the Venetian is the City of Dreams Casino and Resort, also in Macau. This slightly smaller giant has 420,000 square feet of gaming space. The layout is like a sci-fi-inspired habitat from the future, providing illuminated, bold, and modern landscapes to create an adults’ playground with VIP lounges and experiences, as well as themed gaming areas.
There are 450 gaming tables and over 1,500 machines, but that doesn’t have to be your only focus. If you want to get guaranteed bang for your buck, there are four hotels, four spas, 175,000 square feet of retail space, and tons of boutique shopping.
All of that exploring is sure to get your hunger started. There are over 30 restaurants and bars, but that’s just the beginning of the allure of this area.
You won’t have time for boredom with an aquarium, bubble fountain, dancing water theater, art exhibits, and a nightclub. And of course, the second biggest casino in the world isn’t very far from this third-biggest casino in the world.
4 – Foxwoods Casino
Now, we’re back in the United States at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Ledyard, CT. This bad boy has 340,000 square feet of gaming space available. This casino is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and actually contains 6 different casinos.
It has over 250 tables as well as more than 3,400 slot machines, so it won’t be difficult to lose yourself in the bright lights and big wins. Of course, there’s a resort hotel, tons of dining to choose from, and plenty of shopping to keep you occupied.
In addition to the usual fare, check out the plethora of activities available to choose from. There’s a spa, golf packages, an arcade, bowling lanes, high flyer ziplines, hologate virtual reality, monza world class karting, Pequot Museum, Pequot Trails, ready glaze fire, spellbound escape rooms, XD Dark Rides, and something that really caught my eye—they offer a topgolf swing suite, which is a golf simulator bay equipped with booth seating, HDTVs, slot machines, and food and beverages.
It features 80 golf courses from all over the world as well as additional games, including Topgolf Signature Golf Games, baseball, Zombie Dodgeball, hockey, football, classic carnival games, and soccer for all skill levels.
5 – Wynn Macau Casino
Let’s head back to Macau, China for #5, the Wynn Macau Casino. At 273,000 square feet, this monster also has an art gallery, pool, spa, 4 fine dining restaurants, and around 29 designer shops.
In addition to the typical scenery you’d see at a big gaming center, what really makes this place stand out are the visual art shows and mesmerizing installations, including color-changing “Tree of Prosperity,” a rotating “Dragon of Fortune,” a “Performance Lake” with a light, music, and fire show, and a fluorescent “Moon Jelly Aquarium.”
It opened to the public in 2006 and completed an expansion in December 2007. In 2009, Wynn Macau became one of only five hotels in Asia to receive the Forbes Five Star Award. Its second tower, appropriately named Encore, opened on April 21, 2010.
6 – Ponte 16 Casino
Staying in Macau, seems to be a theme here, and the sixth on our list is no exception. Existing in Macau’s inner harbor area, the Ponte 16 Casino and Resort has 270,000 square feet of gaming space.
This luxurious property is Macau’s only French-style five-star hotel. It features two VIP halls, 307 slot machines, and 109 gaming tables. The available games include mini baccarat, American Roulette, sic bo, Face Down Mid Baccarat, Face Up Blackjack, Three-Card Baccarat, Fan Tan, and pai gow.
In addition to an assortment of dining options, it offers an Angry Birds Play Center, Gift Gallery, the 16 Foot Massage, and the opportunity for anyone to show off their talents in the Outdoor Venue with street performance.
7 – Rio Casino Resort
If you guessed the seventh and last casino we’ve been brought to here is in China, you’d be wrong. The Rio Casino Resort is located in Klerksdorp, South Africa, and measures in at 266,330 square feet. The inspiration for this property is of course the carnival atmosphere of the Brazilian city which its name bears.
There are 24-hour slots to enjoy, with 247 machines, and 12 overall table games, as well as regular poker tournaments. It was opened in May 2002 as the Tusk Rio Casino Resort, before changing owners in August 2006, at which point it adopted its current name.
It offers a Salon Prive for high rollers, a hotel, a kids’ arcade gaming center, a creche, two restaurants, and a bar to make this resort well-rounded, having something for everyone in the family.
Conclusion
It’s a little surprising that no Vegas properties are on this list, but keep in mind the real estate on the Strip doesn’t really allow for such monstrosities.
Though it’s great to have the option to go to a massive casino, bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. Have you visited one or more of these casinos listed? Let me know in the comments!