Anyone who has done some traveling in their lives knows that North America and Europe are as similar as Sean Penn and Rush Limbaugh.
While the popular sport in America is football, people in Europe go ape over futbol (aka soccer). Europe has French fries, America has freedom fries (according to the Bush administration anyway). America has Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Europe has David Beckham and Posh Spice. Wait… or is it vice versa?
Anyways, these differences can be seen in their casinos as well. For those who have never chilled in a European casino, or those who haven’t had a drunken weekend in Vegas, we tell you what makes each unique.
Class vs. Fun
Americans may not want to hear it, but when it comes to casinos, Europe is all about class. It could be because James Bond, the epitome of cool and class, is always playing Baccarat in European spots, but the East knows how to make you feel like a million bucks. Check out the legendary Monte Carlo Casino and you’ll see exactly what we mean.
Of course, you can find plenty of classy spots in Vegas like The Bellagio or the Venetian, but keep in mind those spots are made 100 percent in a European way.
Where Vegas gets the edge is fun. You can take a rollercoaster ride, go clubbing, hit up an a gentleman’s club, and check out a Cirque Du Soleil show all before you even toss a quarter into a slot machine.
Head to the European casinos if you’re looking for gaming and old-school class. Head to Vegas if you want to gamble and re-create a T.I. video.
Old School vs. New School
Gambling has been around in the United States for over 200 years but where casinos first popped up was in the East. One of the first known casinos can be traced all the way back to 1638 in Venice, Italy.
The perks that come from that is history. The reason why European spots like the Monte Carlo Casino ooze so much class is because back in the day, gaming was for the stinking rich and snooty. And if you’re someone who’s into ancient art and architecture you won’t find a more authentic representation than in the European places.
Now if you’re looking for the latest in technology, you have to stick with the U.S. You can catch up with new tech at the yearly Consumer Electronics Show, or stay tuned for server-based gaming (which gives players the ability to play any game at any machine), which should be dropping in most Vegas hotspots soon.
