The Gambler's Guide to Travelling

If you're a fan of casino games then the world is currently your oyster! With more and more countries legalising gambling both on and offline, if you wanted to take a holiday while still enjoying some casino fun there's never been a better time. But where is it you want to go? I mean, realistically, you aren't JUST flying to another country for some casino betting, unless you're the kind of wealthy individual for whom a guide like this is a tad pointless, you're hoping to go somewhere fresh and exciting.

So, the two things you're looking for are: a destination where casinos are a prominent attraction and one which is also cool and interesting. There are two obvious candidates that will pop up on just about anyone's radar - Las Vegas and Monte Carlo!

Nevada's biggest money maker has been in the casino business since 1931 and been the subject of many a movie or book talking about the city's many casinos (the most of any on our list!) and the great entertainment on offer.

But if neon lights and live acts aren't your thing, the more sophisticated and composed life of gambling in Monaco might appeal. In the city-state of Monte Carlo, the casinos are few but exquisite, with a refined experience reserved for the elite. Time was these two would be your only options but nowadays the pool is much deeper!

The front-runner would be Macau which hits the ideal balance between Monte Carlo and Vegas, the casinos cater to the ultra-rich with a smart dress code while also offering entertainment and a range of casinos so that near enough anyone can give it a go. Macau's profits are rapidly surpassing those of Las Vegas and it could soon be crowned the current king of casino destinations.

In fact, Asia's somewhat booming, with destinations nowadays in Singapore and Vietnam both offering a similar quality experience as Vegas, while Japan is set to follow suit.

Casinos are even popping up in places as unexpected as Russia! Sochi, the site of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, is home to a single casino that allows you to enjoy the unique experience of Russian culture while also enjoying a chance to do a spot of gambling. Perfect! Not to mention the option of playing some casino games apps from Betfair.

For a few choice recommendations of where you should be heading, see below! We have a few key statistics about some of the better destinations so you can get a feel for before deciding where's the best place for you to head.