Macau is the only place in China where casino gambling is legal. Gambling in Macau has been legal since the 1850s, when it was a Portuguese colony. The region has a history of gambling on traditional Chinese games.
Among the many casinos in Macau, The Venetian is the biggest and one of the best. This hotel, resort, casino, and shopping complex is recreated from its sister property in Las Vegas.
Casinos. Macau has 41 casinos (as of 2024), of which the biggest is The Venetian Macao. Twenty-four casinos are located on the Macau Peninsula and 17 in Cotai.