Argentina Casinos

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.