Las Vegas has the reputation of being the world’s most well-known hotspot when it comes to the best casino experience and deservedly so.

However, being from London, we appreciate Vegas isn’t the most accessible and affordable place for all. There are alternatives for an experience just as good and nowhere near as far! Here, we will break down the three best alternatives that will give you just as good of an experience as Vegas can give you!

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is slowly getting the name of being Europe’s Vegas and there is good reason for this. Even though Amsterdam is not the first place you think of when it comes to casinos, there are many reasons to consider Amsterdam. The city is home to the premium Holland Casino, located along a popular canal-cruise route.

In addition, there are an array of non-government-run casinos that provide a more authentic Amsterdam casino experience and do not usually charge entrance fees. You can find everything you need including high-stake poker tables, blackjack, hundreds of slot machines, and other table games.

To ensure you are familiar with all the variants that land casinos have to offer, you could sample the games by visiting MrQ Casino. All forms of casino playing can be found there to help you get to grips with anything you are unsure about. 

Amsterdam is one of the best places in the UK for a weekend, particularly for Brits due to its easy accessibility. The laid-back vibe that comes with Amsterdam makes it the perfect European spot that acts as a change-up to Vegas.

“Amsterdam” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by luca.sartoni

New Orleans

New Orleans certainly takes the runner-up spot in the United States when ranking overall casino experience. The city is vibrant and full of colour, which will set the scene perfectly for your trip. 

For those who don’t know, New Orleans takes such an easy-going approach to living, and with everything being so close together you’ll never find yourself bored or fed up with the place. 

New Orleans is packed full of jazz, making the gambling scenes flourish almost to the heights of Vegas. There are casinos scattered across the city alongside a variety of entertainment options to accompany your trip. There are numerous great spots in the city for nightlife, in particular, the Marigny Brasserie is a hotspot for these types of trips.

Berlin 

Heading back to Europe, Berlin offers a gambling scene like no other. Berlin’s sheer size means there are a whole host of premium casinos that can be found in all districts of the city.

As a whole Berlin offers some of the best culture, fashion, and dining in the world, let alone Europe. In recent years Berlin has flourished within the casino scene by adding a touch more of glamour and glitz to the place. 

The world-renowned Potsdamer Platz owns some of the finest architecture seen in a casino with walls being decorated with Berlin-created Street graffiti. This makes the experience here as unique as it gets.  

“Berlin” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by hunter.owy

Other Alternatives 

Of course, there are other exceptional places that could have been named, such as St. Louis or Puerto Rico however the three in this list offer the most differentiation.