1) This shouldn't be the dark cloud hovering on top of the highway passing through desert.
It was one of the largest forest fire in the history on our journey from LA to LV.
2) While addicted to gambling since small, surprisingly we did not really test our luck rather than scrolling through various "shows" along the STRIP.
3) The Mirage and the Pirates are always key attractions
4) Gigantic screen
5) Independence at the city of gambling
6) A must visit
7) Despite confusing over the change of time zone due to daylight saving, we manage to catch the small flight from LV to Grand Canyon and back. Picture shows the Colorado river. The plane was flying almost level to the shoulder of GC. Occasionally, there was air mishap with this small propeller plane.
8) Hoover dam from air
Top 10 Most Expensive Casinos in the World
10. Wynn Macau – $1.2 Billion
Wynn, Macau
Constructed in 2006, Wynn Macau as most expensive casinos has been a key growth driver for parent company Wynn Resorts. Asia’s voracious appetite for gambling and growing wealth in the region, helped the casino post a 47% jump in operating revenue in the first quarter of 2011, double that of its Las Vegas counterpart which saw just a 24% increase.
9. Bellagio – $1.60 Billion
Most Expensive Casinos Bellagio
Built on the demolition site of the legendary Dunes Hotel, the first hotel in Nevada to offer a topless show, Bellagio continues to live up to the hype of its predecessor. Constructed to resemble an Italian village, this most expensive casinos resort overlooks an eight-acre, Mediterranean-blue lake along with the famous dancing Fountains of Bellagio.
8. The Venetian Las Vegas – $1.7 Billion
Most Expensive Casinos The Venetian Las Vegas
Owned and operated by Las Vegas Sands, The Venetian Las Vegas features a life-like replica of St Mark’s Campanile in Venice, Italy. This renaissance-themed property has been used a backdrop for many movies including Resident Evil, Miss Congeniality 2 and Con Air. This most expensive casinos is also home to Madame Tussaud’s wax museum and the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum.
7. City of Dreams – $2.10 Billion
Most Expensive Casinos City of Dreams
The brainchild of Australian business tycoon James Packer and Lawrence Ho, City of Dreams consists of a cluster of hotels including Grand Hyatt, Hard Rock and Towers Hotel in Macau. Analysts have become more bullish on the shares of parent company Melco Crown and a number of investment banks rate Melco one of hottest most expensive casinos stocks to invest in this year.
6. Encore Las Vegas - $2.3 Billion
Most Expensive Casinos Encore Las Vegas
Encore Las Vegas and sister property Wynn Las Vegas together hold more Forbes five-star awards than any other resort and casino in the world. The resort’s Encore Beach Club, now open for its 2011 summer pool season, is known for drawing in a high-profile crowd ranging from athletes to models.
5. Venetian Macau - $2.40 Billion
Most Expensive Casinos Venetian Macau
Located opposite the City of Dreams, Venetian Macau is home to the largest casino in the world and one of most expensive casinos in the world. Reminiscent of its sister-property in Las Vegas, the casino resort brags life-like replicas of Venice landmarks such as St. Mark’s Square and Doge’s Palace. If that isn’t Italian enough, the hotel also features three indoor canals along with gondolas and singing gondoliers.
4. Wynn Las Vegas - $2.70 Billion
Most Expensive Casinos Wynn Las Vegas
Wynn’s gleaming bronze tower was the first Vegas hotel to incorporate a luxury car dealership (Ferrari and Maserati) and is home to the Strip’s only premium 18-hole golf course. Wynn Las Vegas is widely regarded as the richest and most expensive casinos in the world. With more than 2,700 rooms, Ferrari and Maserati dealership, a waterfall and a variety of restaurants, Wynn Las Vegas is a beautiful sight to see from the outside and inside.
3. Resorts World Sentosa – $4.53 Billion
Most Expensive Casinos Resorts World Sentosa
Situated on Singapore’s resort island of Sentosa, this most expensive casinosretreat is also home to Southeast Asia’s only Universal Studios theme park and Marine Life Park, the world’s largest aquarium. Resorts World Sentosa features six uniquely themed hotels including Hard Rock Hotel, Hotel Michael, Crockfords Tower Facility, Equarius Hotel and Spa Villas. The casino-resort, while largely family focused, generated $2 billion in gaming revenue during 2010 thanks to the region’s booming demand for gambling.
2. Marina Bay Sands - $5.36 Billion
Most Expensive Casinos Marina Bay Sands
The most recent addition to the list of most expensive casinos, Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands drew more than 11 million visitors during its first year of operation. The blazing success of the integrated resort has been instrumental in placing parent company Las Vegas Sands back on track after a bankruptcy scare three years ago. Sheldon Adelson’s latest Asian venture is famous for its 200-meter-tall, boat-shaped SkyPark and infinity pool that offer guests a one of a kind, panoramic view of the city’s skyline.
1. CityCenter Las Vegas - $9 Billion
Most Expensive Casinos CityCenter Las Vegas
This 18-million-square-foot, $9 billion casino complex is billed as the most expensive private construction project in U.S. history. CityCenter, a city within a city on the Las Vegas Strip, includes a sprawling casino, 4 hotels, 2,400 homes and 42 restaurants and bars. Completed in 2009, the lavish project was $1.2 billion over-budget and continues to be a major drag for parent company MGM Resorts, which posted a loss of $1.44 billion in 2010 and as
most expensive casinos in the world.
