Macau – The Asian gambling mecca

When avid gamblers think of an Asian gambling mecca, there is only one place that springs to mind immediately – Macau.

And it’s no wonder why that is the case. Macau is still going strong as not only Asia’s, but the world’s gambling capital, with gambling revenue exceeding that of the famous Las Vegas Strip.

Gambling revenue in Macau rose by 25 per cent last month, capping off a year in which revenue in the Asian gambling mecca soared by 42 per cent.

Casino operators in Macau are seeing massive profits from highly lucrative VIP visits, which account for nearly 75 per cent of all gambling revenue in the region.

Gambling in Macau has been legal since the 1850s when the Portuguese government legalised gambling in the colony. Since then, Macau has become known as the “Monte Carlo of the Orient”.

It is clear then why gambling tourism is Macau’s biggest source of revenue, accounting for about 50 per cent of its economy.

The Asian gambling mecca has 33 casinos, with the biggest being The Venetian Macau. Twenty-three of those casinos are located on the Macau Peninsula and 10 on Taipa Island.

Other notable Macau casinos are the Casino Lisboa, the Sands Macao, MGM Grand Macau and the Wynn Macau.

Macau casinos are renowned for their extravagance, luxury, expansive size and wide array of gambling options on offer. The Asian gambling mecca has become the destination of choice for keen gamblers around the world to indulge in their favourite pastime.