megacasinos
Massive betting complexes
Megacasinos are massive gambling resorts that combine casinos with hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and shopping complexes.
The term emerged in the 1990s as Las Vegas properties grew to unprecedented scale: The megacasinos on the Strip draw millions of tourists annually.
They function as self-contained destinations designed to keep guests on property.
Nevada's gambling capital
- MacauChinese gambling territory
- Monte CarloProbability estimation through randomness
- Atlantic CityNew Jersey coastal resort
- SingaporeSoutheast Asian city-state
boulevard · tourist · junket · package deal · chartered · weekend getaway · honeymoon · bachelor party
Narrow elongated openings
- blackjackCard game to twenty-one
- pokerHearth implement for coals
- rouletteSpinning wheel wager
- crapsCasino dice wagering
baccarat · jackpot · high-roller · wagering · betting · stakes · dealer · croupier
Main acts at shows
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- showroomRetail exhibition space
- concertsLive musical performances
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
Cirque du Soleil · comedy · nightclub · theater · cabaret · lounge · DJ · spectacle
Ostentatiously wealthy
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
- VIPNotable, for short
high-end · exclusive · prestige · glamour · decadent · plush · ornate · palatial
Tall lodging structure
- suitesConnected hotel rooms
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
concierge · valet · convention center · shopping arcade · golf course · cabana · penthouse · amenities
Las Vegas
Nevada's gambling capital
- MacauChinese gambling territory
- Monte CarloProbability estimation through randomness
- Atlantic CityNew Jersey coastal resort
Singapore · boulevard · tourist · junket · package deal · chartered · weekend getaway · honeymoon · bachelor party · sightseeing
slots
Narrow elongated openings
craps · baccarat · jackpot · high-roller · wagering · betting · stakes · dealer · croupier · pit boss
headliners
Main acts at shows
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- showroomRetail exhibition space
- concertsLive musical performances
magic · Cirque du Soleil · comedy · nightclub · theater · cabaret · lounge · DJ · spectacle · fountain show
opulent
Ostentatiously wealthy
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
VIP · high-end · exclusive · prestige · glamour · decadent · plush · ornate · palatial · champagne
hotel tower
Tall lodging structure
fine dining · concierge · valet · convention center · shopping arcade · golf course · cabana · penthouse · amenities · check-in
atrium
Roofed central hall
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
- fountainsWater-spouting structures
neon · themed · replica · pyramid · tower · gondola · volcano · skybridge · grand entrance · escalator