One of the most popular gambling destinations for blackjack players worldwide is Asia and, more specifically, Macau-the gambling capital of China. Macau is known as the "Monte Carlo of the Orient" and is home to nearly 30 live casinos, horse racing venues, greyhound racing and other gambling opportunities.
Though baccarat is the most popular casino game in Macau, blackjack ranks high on the charts as well. Blackjack players from around the globe head to Macau to hit the tables. Macau is especially popular amongst tourists from Hong Kong and other areas of China, although visitors come from many other parts of the world as well.
The largest casino in Macau is The Venetian Macau. The Venetian, which is owned by Las Vegas Sands, is 40 stories high and over 10.5 million square feet. It is the largest hotel in all of Asia and the fourth largest building in the entire world. The hotel houses 3,400 slots and 800 table games, including a huge number of blackjack tables with a variety of game variations and betting limits. Other Macau casinos include the Casino Lisboa, Casa Real Casino, Grandview, Crown Macau, MGM Grand, Sands, Wynn and Casino Macau Palace.
If you are a blackjack enthusiast and are planning a trip to Asia stop off in Macau for a night at the tables.