Gambling has been legal in Macau for well over a century. This industry is extremely important in Macau. In fact, this country is often called "The Monte Carlo of the Orient" and the "Asian Las Vegas."

In addition to casinos, horse racing, greyhound racing, sports betting, and lotteries are all legal in Macau, as is online gambling.

The most popular game in Macau is baccarat, with high rollers traveling from around the world to play in Macau. Along with traditional Chinese game players, baccarat players make up the majority of gamblers in this country. In 2007, though, poker was introduced, an Macau is now home to the Asia Pacific Poker Tour. The Grand Waldo Hotel and Casino now hosts live poker tournaments ever weekend. Until 2001, casinos in Macau were controlled by a national monopoly. With that monopoly breaking up and licenses available to many Western companies, more and more Western games, like poker, are being introduced every year.

The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) regulates Macau gambling. Under law, casinos must have a license issued by this agency for any lottery or luck game, so all of the country's casinos are officially licensed to be legal. If you choose to gamble in Macau, make sure the establishment is legal or your winnings could be seized.

This industry makes up about 40% of the entire country's profits, and until the introduction of online gambling, this number was at about 50%. In addition to casinos, you should also check out some of the country's racetracks as well. Before placing bets, make sure that you understand that casino's policy on payouts, especially for foreign visitors.

Casino Casa Real
International Centre
Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues
No. 1118
Macau
853-727-991

Casino Diamond
82-86 Rua de Pequim
Macau
853-781-187

Casino Fortuna
63 Rua de Cantao
Macau

Casino Golden Dragon
Rua de Malaca
Hotel Golden Dragon
Macau
853-727-979

Casino Jai Alai
Jai Alai Building
Avenida de Amizade
Macau
853-726-086

Casino Kingsway
Rua de Luis Gonzaga Gomes
Macau
853-702-888

Casino Lisboa
2-4 Avenida de Lisboa
Macau
853-377-666

Casino Macau Jockey Club
142 Estrada Governador Albano de Oliveira
Taipa
Macau
853-837-777

Casino Marina
Pousada Marina Infante
No Aterro COTAI, Marina da Taipa Sul
Taipa
Macau
853-288-33623

Casino New Century
Avenida Padre Tomas Pereira
No. 889
Taipa
Macau
853-831-111

Casino Oriental
956-1110 Avenida da Amizade
Macau
853-567-888

Casino Pharaoh's Place and Casino Club VIP Legend
555 Avenida da Amizade
Macau
853-788-111

Casino Taipa
2 Estrata Almirante Marques, Esparteiro
Hyatt Regency Macau
Taipa
Macau
853-288-31537

Crown Macau Casino
Avenida de Kwong Tung
Taipa
Macau
853-288-68888

Galazy StarWorld Hotel
Avenida da Amizade
Cotai
Macau
853-283-83838

Grand Emperor Hotel and Emperor Palace Casino
288 Avenida Comercial De Macau
Macau
853-383-898

Kam Pek Arabian Nights and Louvre Casino
Rua do Foshan
1/F, Centro Comercial San Kin Yip
Outer Harbor
Macau
853-780-168

MGM Grand Macau
Alameda Drive Carlos D'Assumpcao, Number 322-326
Edifmcio Centro Commercial Cheng Feng
Macau 14 Andar
Macau
853-981-7500

Mocha Marina Plaza
Rua de Xangai, No 148-182
Andar
Macau

Mocha Sintra
Avenida D. Joao IV
Macau

Mocha Slot Club
Estrada da Vitoria No. 2-4
Royal Hotel Lobby
Macau
853-287-80233

Mocha Taipa
Rotunda Ouvidor Arriage Taipa
Macau

Mocha Taipa Square
Rua de Chavers
Taipa
Macau
853-780-233

Ponte 16
Pier number 16
First Floor
Macau
853-287-16157

President Casino
Avenida da Amizade
Macau
853-287-88733

Rio Casino
Comendador Ho Yin Garden
Macau

Sands Macau
Largo de Monte Carlos
Number 203
Macau
853-288-83388

Star World Hotel and Casino
Avenida du Amizade
Macau
853-287-88733

The Grand Waldo Hotel and Casino
Quarteirao 6, Lote J - Zape
Macau
853-703-328

The Venetian Macau
Estrada da Baia de North Senhora de Esperanca, s/n
The Cotai Strip
Taipa
Macau
853-288-28888

Tiger Slots at Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center
Largo da Torre de Macau
Macau
853-988-4200

Wynn Macau
Rua Cidade de Sintra
NAPE
Macau
853-288-89966

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