There are casinos in several of the countries that make up the continent
of South America, but Argentina casinos are easily the most numerous of
these, and generally of the highest standard. Argentine people are
extremely keen on all kinds of gambling, not merely table games and
casinos, but particularly horse racing, which is one of the great
Argentinean passions, along with soccer. As such, no visit to the
country is really complete without a visit to one of the many Argentina
casinos.
As befits one of the largest countries in the world, there are some
eighty casino and pari-mutuel facilities in Argentina, which are to be
found throughout the length and breadth of the land. The largest of
these casinos is the Casino de Tigre, in Tigre near Buenos Aires, the
capital. The Casino de Tigre has 1,700 slot machines and video games
and nearly 75 gaming tables, making it the largest casino in South
America, as well as Argentina. However, there are Argentina casinos of
all sizes, designed to cater to both locals and foreign visitors, and
offering a plethora of different games to suit every pocket.
Among the facilities to be found in Buenos Aires is the Casino de Buenos
Aires, which is sited on a cruise ship, the "Estrella de la Fortuna,"
moored in the port district. Spread over three decks, the casino
contains some 100 gaming tables and 600 slot machines and is free for
guests to enter. This is another example of the variety that Argentina
casinos offer to the foreign tourist; additionally, casinos in
Argentina, particularly the larger ones, offer a range of entertainment
beyond the normal gaming tables and slot machines; music, dancing, live
shows, and extensive facilities for dining and socializing.
There are, moreover, a great many Argentina casinos to be found outside
the national capital. Casinos can be found in Mar del Plata, Mendoza,
and the Iguazu Falls in the very north of the country, near the border
with Brazil and Paraguay. The Iguazu Falls are easily among the most
spectacular in the world; much larger than Niagara Falls, they are
rivalled only by Victoria Falls for their sheer scale and grandeur, and
are one of the great wonders of the world. They are only one reason to
visit this beautiful and varied country, but the allure of Argentina
casinos ensures that tourists who enjoy the thrill of gambling will not
be disappointed by a trip to Argentina.
