Top-10 Gambling Destinations

10.) Connecticut

This rural section of Southern New England isn't exactly a world wonder, but it does contain two major casinos and one dubbed "the wonder of it all." Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are located within 30 minutes of each other. Foxwoods is home to the one of the world's largest poker rooms and Mohegan Sun boasts both world class entertainment and high-end shopping. This area is conveniently situated between the tourist heavy cities of New York City and Boston and is a favorite destination of college-aged gamblers who flood the region annually.

9.) Bahamas

The casinos may not be world famous, but the islands are, hosting beautiful beaches and coveted vacations spots. The Atlantis, located on the appropriately named Paradise Island, is a treasure for both its gambling space and its beach-themed allure. The Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort in Nassau and the One & Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island are also five-star resorts. The Caribbean gambling age of 18 and the spring break parties running from February to April also make this a gambler's paradise.

8.) Los Angeles

Enough poker action to rival Las Vegas and amazing beaches to boot, the City of Angels is a breeding ground for many of poker's best professional players and a thriving gambling scene. The Bicycle, Commerce, Hollywood Park the Hustler casinos serve as the cities major gambling attractions with more than 30 other casinos located along the beautiful coast all the way to San Diego. These casinos have produced the last two World Series of Poker Main Event winners – Jamie Gold (2006) and Jerry Yang (2007).