Pick of the best: Casinos

With online casinos threatening to take over the gambling market over recent years, we show you why it's still good to take a trip to your brick-and-mortar outlet.

By Ben Lobel | Wed Apr 29, 2009

Canada

Fallsview Casino Resort

Niagara Falls, ON

T (001) 888 325 5788

Costing C$1 billion and built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, welcome to the largest and most elegant gaming resort facility in Canada. The Fallsview offers over 3000 slot machines, 130 gaming tables and a poker room - as well as 374-room luxury hotel, full service spa and fitness centre, and over 30,000 feet of meeting and convention space.

www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com

Fifty Casino

London

T (044) 0870 415 5050

Fifty is a landmark London venue with a colourful history and rich heritage. The casino, which opened in 1827, constantly aims to take gaming and entertainment to a new level. Aesthetically, this goal is a success, with custom silk wall coverings, contemporary chandeliers all contributing to an elegant grace. What to play? 3 or 5 card poker and punto banco are available alongside the traditional American roulette and blackjack.

www.fiftylondon.com

Wynn Casino (pictured)

Las Vegas

T (001) 702 770 7000

In Las Vegas, Steve Wynn has built a resort costing $2.7 billion - and it shows. From the golden exterior to the elaborate gaming rooms within, the location is characterised by riches. The list of games is exhaustive, from Mini Baccarat to Carribean Stud and poker games from $4/8 up to $100/200. If you're in the Far East, Wynn also has a casino in Macau.

www.wynnlasvegas.com