| Every year millions of thrill seekers who love playing | | | | stretch back to the 1800's but only today is it emerging |
| poker, betting on the ponies, or placing bets on the big | | | | as a major gaming destination. |
| games enjoy going out to new and exciting | | | | 4.) Louisville, Kentucky |
| destinations for a few days of sun, cocktails and of | | | | More specifically Churchill Downs, on May 5th for the |
| course gambling. Whether you live in China or Las | | | | 133rd Kentucky Derby. Can you think of anything |
| Vegas people love to let loose and throw a little | | | | better that drinking mint juleps until you have a |
| money around in hopes of hitting something big. We've | | | | stomach ache (or a heavy buzz), while dropping gobs |
| compiled a list of the best places to satisfy your need | | | | of money on animals just because they have clever |
| to sin in 2008, Michael Vick's house didn't make the cut. | | | | names? I can't. There is more to it than that; you've got |
| 7.) Nassau, Bahamas | | | | the big hats and the tears being shed over during the |
| Known more for its beautiful beaches and resorts than | | | | singing of "My Old Kentucky Home." The history and |
| its casinos, Nassau is quickly becoming more than just | | | | passion for this race run deep and the atmosphere at |
| a "fun-in-the-sun" destination. Situated on 7 acres of | | | | Churchill on that day is something that needs to be |
| palm laced lagoons, The Atlantis offers 78 different | | | | experienced by all, if not in 2008, sometime before |
| games from Baccarat to (of course) Caribbean Stud. | | | | your die. |
| In addition, they host many high dollar tournaments | | | | 3.) Las Vegas |
| across many gambling avenues, including a slot | | | | Viva the Monte Carlo Brew Pub! Viva the guys on the |
| tourney that happens to take place on St. Patty's day. | | | | street handing out advertisements! Viva $2.99 steak |
| Green beer and the Bahamas sounds like a winning | | | | and eggs! Viva the fact that what happens in Vegas |
| combo in March. | | | | stays there! Viva drive thru weddings! Viva Elvis |
| 6.) Atlantic City, New Jersey | | | | Impersonators! Viva $15 bottles of Visine! Viva free |
| This gambling Mecca, along with Vegas, are not the | | | | drinks, penny slots, the World Series of Poker, airport |
| trendy gambling locations that a typical list like this | | | | gambling, and hotel swimming pools. Viva Las Vegas! |
| would recommend going to for a unique experience. | | | | 2.) Sun City, South Africa |
| The fact is that Atlantic City has it all and is such a | | | | Situated in the African prairie is Sun City. If gambling |
| powerhouse on the gambling front that it can't be | | | | gets your blood pumping, Sun City takes it to another |
| ignored. From the Trump Taj Majal to Bally's, you can't | | | | level by also offering safaris and world class golf. |
| turn around in Atlantic City without bumping into a | | | | 10:00am - You win $1,200 playing blackjack, 2:30pm |
| green felt table or slot machine. After 12 hours of riding | | | | you finally shoot a round under 100, 7:45pm - The |
| the drinking and gambling roller coaster, you can sober | | | | Hummer you're riding in stops suddenly so you can |
| up by taking a stroll and soaking up an Atlantic sunset | | | | catch a glimpse of a lion pride. And then you think, |
| on the world famous boardwalk. | | | | what if they raced lions instead of horses at Churchill? |
| 5.) Macau | | | | 1.) Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| Where the hell is Macau? Mississippi? Nevada? | | | | That's right; we're high rolling in 2008 James Bond style. |
| Hawaii? Getting warmer. Welcome to China, the land | | | | Since the 1860's the world's most densely populated |
| of Mao, Yao, and Macau. Let's cut to the chase - this | | | | country has embraced gamblers with open arms. The |
| place is going to be bigger than Vegas, the Chinese | | | | world's elite are drawn to the Casino de Monte Carlo |
| Vegas on steroids if you will. In Macau, the "must see" | | | | to strike it rich(er). With its Ionic columns, royal garden, |
| is the Venetian Macao Hotel. Complete with | | | | oceans of slot machines, and marble atrium the Casino |
| state-of-the-art gaming amenities and its own arena, | | | | de Monte Carlo is sure to make an impression on |
| here you can lose a pretty penny and drown your | | | | anyone who enters her doors. |
| sorrows front row at a Beyonce concert all in the | | | | That concludes the list, happy gaming in 2008 and |
| same hotel. How is that for making a guy feel better | | | | GOOD LUCK! |
| after taking a bad beat! Macau's gambling roots | | | | |