Monte-Carlo Casino and the Hotel de Paris, Monaco (01 of10)
Open Image ModalThe Monte-Carlo Casino in Monaco is perhaps the globe\'s most iconic casino and still leads the pack when it comes to old-school glamour. \n\nAlthough you can\'t stay at the Monte-Carlo Casino itself, a simple flight of steps leads from the Place du Casino to the majestic lobby of the Hôtel de Paris, where guests are greeted by sculptures, marble colonnades and crystal chandeliers. Both the hotel and casino create a sense of awe-inspiring solemnity, making Monaco a magnetic destination for high-fliers and high rollers.
The Ritz Club at the Ritz Hotel, London(02 of10)
Open Image ModalThe Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly in London has been the benchmark by which other hotels are measured for over a hundred years and has been home to the rich, famous and glamorous since it was completed in 1906.\n\nThe luxurious and private Ritz Club casino is a little-known secret with plenty of panache. Gargantuan gilt mirrors, red brocade drapery and the finest service are all included in the experience.
Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino, Macau (03 of10)
Open Image ModalMacau has been known as the \"Monte-Carlo of the Orient\" since the Portugese legalized gambling here in the 1850s and the Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino is one of the most iconic buildings in the city. Prepare to be dazzled before you even walk inside by the largest LED Dome in the world, lit up with over one million lights.\n\nInside the Grand Lisboa Casino is the ultimate combination of kitsch and excess, attracting gamblers from mainland China, Hong Kong and throughout Australasia.\n
Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel, Casino and Spa, Argentina(04 of10)
Open Image ModalThe Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel has been elegantly restored with sumptuous rooms and a casino hidden behind its nineteenth-century Spanish colonial façade. The hotel overlooks the Plaza de la Independencia and some of the guest rooms have views to nearby ski resorts in the Andes.\n\nSet on two floors, the Regency Casino Mendoza has a unique atmosphere with European elegance and top-level personal service that lures wealthy gamers from around the world.\n
Harrah's New Orleans (05 of10)
Open Image ModalHarrah\'s New Orleans leaves Las Vegas in the dust when it comes to old-school glamour. The luxury hotel is located in the center of the city, boasting spectacular views of the Mississippi River and the New Orleans skyline.\n\nJust a short stroll from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street, the biggest attraction at this property is the the 115,000-square-foot casino with 24-hour gambling and a Mardi Gras theme.
Cairo Marriott Hotel and Omar Kayyam Casino(06 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen you think of Cairo, you\'re more likely to think of pyramids instead of poker but now you can have them both. This exclusive gaming establishment, built in 1869, is like an old-fashioned men\'s club with a stately guest palace. \r\n\r\nNow owned by the Marriott, the property gracefully blends old and new into a sublime garden setting on an island in the middle of the River Nile.
Crown Casino and Crown Towers Hotel, Melbourne(07 of10)
Open Image ModalWhile the Crown Casino doesn\'t have the storied history of some of the other casinos on this list, it definitely competes when it comes to size. Occupying a space equivalent to two city blocks, it is the largest casino complex in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest in the world.\r\n\r\nSet on the Yarra River in Australia\'s most stylish city, the casino offers a wealth of hotels to choose from including the award-winning Crown Towers.
Ibiza Gran Hotel, Spain (08 of10)
Open Image ModalThe island of Ibiza is best known as a partying destination for well-heeled Europeans. The Casino de Ibiza is a fittingly classy and understated inclusion in the Ibiza scene, perfect for when you\'re too tired to dance.\r\n\r\nIbiza Gran Hotel is set in a fantastic location overlooking Old Town and the Mediterranean Sea and decorated with Spanish art. Meanwhile, its casino has enough gaming tables, slot machines and Texas hold \'em tournaments to keep players happy for many a long day and night.\r\n
Hotel and Casino Metropol, Moscow(09 of10)
Open Image ModalYou\'ll experience Moscow\'s unique architecture and rich history when you stay at the swanky Metropol Hotel and Casino.\r\n\r\nLocated in the city center opposite the Bolshoi Theater, it\'s a three minute walk from the Red Square and the Kremlin. Both the hotel and the casino offer pure opulence dating back to 1901.
Casino Baden-Baden and Dorint Maison Messmer Hotel, Germany(10 of10)
Open Image ModalWhile there is no hotel attached to the casino, the entire town of Baden Baden exudes classic elegance, flair and style. Take a tour of the stunning architecture, parks and gardens in a horse-drawn buggy then relax at the thermal pools.\r\n\r\nCasino Baden-Baden is Germany\'s oldest casino and it\'s hard to pick fault with Marlene Dietrich who described it as \"the most beautiful casino in the world.\" The Dorint Maison Messmer Hotel is just a hop, skip and a jump away and is equally mesmerizing.