3 Land-based Casinos in the Most Unusual Places
Posted by Harry Kane on Sunday, July 9, 2017
When Forbes released its list of the most innovative public companies in May, it gave us a fascinating insight into the growth markets that drive economies in 2017.
Few industries are growing at the rate of the gambling sector, however, which is being underpinned by significant expansion across online and mobile channels. Offline gambling and land-based casinos are also continuing to thrive, while retaining a unique sense of charm that sets them apart.
In this article, we will look at three famous land-based casinos that reside in the most unusual places and continue to benefit from significant traffic all-year-round.
1. The Casino in the Sky, Located All Around the World
The grandiose title scarcely does this casino justice, a it soars an astonishing 30,000 above the ground. Designed as a collaboration between Airjet Designs and Designescence, this flexible structure can be installed on airliners and private jets upon request, allowing gamblers to place bets as they travel from one exotic location to another.
Known colloquially as the Casino Jet Lounge, the structure features table games, a functional bar and space for passengers to mingle as they lay their wagers.
In this respect, it strikes a unique balance between online and offline casino gameplay, as it continues to combine flexible and mobile gambling with real-time social interaction.
2. The Underground Casino, Located in Australia
Located in the Desert Cave Hotel in the Australian Outback (which some might say is a relatively unusual destination for a casino in itself), this underground outlet offers guests the chance to play at up-to 16 subterranean poker machines.
Upon arrival, fortunate players descend below ground to lay their bets, while basking in the coolest surroundings imaginable. There is also a neighbouring shopping arcade and entertainment complex underground, so you can really make a day out of visiting the Desert Cave Hotel.
As the only casino South Australia, this outlet receives a steady stream of traffic all-year-round, particularly with the bustling city of Adelaide being more than 850 kilometres away.
3. The Casino That Sits on a Puddle, Located in Des Plaines, Illinois
This casino embodies the famous saying that there is often more than meets the eye when viewing people, things or buildings. After all, at first glance there is little unusual about the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois, and there hasn’t been ever since it was first built in 2011.
Located just minutes away from downtown Chicago, it is home to a large-scale operation that includes a host of table games along with several slots and poker iterations.
Upon further inspection, however, you will note that this casino is built on a shallow pool of water, which resembles a puddle when viewed from afar. While this may be contrary to traditional building logic, however, it does solve the pressing issue of complying with state gambling law in the state of Illinois. This is because the current legislation only allows riverboat casinos to operate in the region, and this prompted developers to conceive a genuinely creative solution that has drawn gamblers from all around the world!