A casino (plural casinos) is a place where people gamble, often on games of chance. Some of these places are opulent temples of temptation, decked out in glitzy furnishings and overflowing bars. Others, like the Bellevue-based Circus Circus, offer a more down-to-earth gaming experience. And then there are those that are simply huge, with a massive range of games and the capacity to hold thousands of players at once.
The biggest land-based casino in the United States is the Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Located on the border between Texas and Oklahoma, Thackerville is better known as the home of Woody Guthrie and chicken fried steak, but this giant casino makes it a renowned gambling destination in its own right.
Its massive exterior, designed to look like a birdcage and crowned with the world’s largest LED dome (made up of more than a million lights), is unmistakable even from a distance. And inside, the Grand Lisboa lives up to its dazzling façade, with an opulent range of games including high-end poker rooms and more than 1,000 slot machines.
Other than its size, the most distinctive feature of this casino is its opulent decor. Visitors can enjoy a swanky conservatory with hand-painted stained glass windows, a table room awash in red with a priceless chandelier known as The Red Hall and luxury restaurants. It’s also a major attraction for wine lovers, with its extensive collection of fine wines. As a bonus, guests can also take advantage of a unique performance lake, where a choreographed fountain show is set to music.