Junket tourism: features, the top-5 countries

Gambling is a popular hobby, which brings lots of positive emotions to people's lives and helps them to relax after a long working day. Millions of people visit gambling sites on a daily basis to spin slots, make a bet on roulette or play blackjack online. The hobby is very diverse: the gameplay itself can last from 10 minutes to a few dozen hours, depending on a player’s desire and passion.

However, online games are not enough for many players and they have started traveling to play brick-and-mortar casinos in other countries. Such a phenomenon was called junket tourism. This way of tourism combines traveling to different regions of the planet and visiting gambling rooms. In such a way, gamblers do not only play in casinos but get to know new cultures, visit interesting places, and make friends among like-minded people.

The features of junket tours

A tour can be organized in a few ways. The first one is to plan a tour on your own, buy tickets, and choose local sightseeings and the best local casinos. The second one is to use the services of local tour organizers who will organize the complete trip together with casino owners.

If you choose the organized casino tour, you will have to respect a few terms, which are written in the deal. A player has to spend 2 to 5 hours a day in a casino and make bets on the sum, which was discussed beforehand. The first payment is considered to be a deposit for the first games. Instead, a casino covers all food, residence, ticket expenses, and a shuttle service.

After the player plays the necessary number of hours, he can spend his spare time the way he wants: visit cafes and restaurants, learn about the local culture, and check the sights.

If clients have completed the terms of the contract in good faith, the first payment will be returned to their accounts. In such a way, a trip appears to be almost free because all domestic needs are covered by a casino. If a player is lucky, he will be able to hit the jackpot. If the terms of the contract are violated, the sum will not be returned and it will cover the transport, residence, and foot expenses.

The best countries for gambling

Although offline casinos can be found in many countries, some regions are leading in terms of providing the best junket tourism opportunities.

The United States of America

The USA is one of the countries where gambling has been legal for hundreds of years, so the local market is booming. The country offers a wide range of offline casinos for every taste but Las Vegas casinos deserve a special note.

The whole city is a gambling zone where you can find not just the most beautiful brick-and-mortar casinos but a bunch of restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. The best way to reload is to fully dive into the fun atmosphere, which is offered by Las Vegas.

The casino «Stratosphere» is the undisputed favorite. There, gamblers can play blackjack, poker, roulette, slots, and even make bets on a few sports. The minimum deposit is pleasant too — only 5 dollars for any game.

Monaco

Gambling is a way for Monaco to contribute to its national budget, so the government invested significant financial resources to create a comfortable gambling environment for gamblers from all over the world.

Local casinos have the image of the most prestigious of all but if you want to enter them, especially in the famous Monte-Carlo, you will need to meet the dress code. Bets are expensive here but jackpots are impressive too.

Malta

The government issues licenses from all over the world and encourages gambling businesses in the country. Anyone can open a casino, having received the maximum privacy and business safety.

In such a way, visitors can choose between many casinos and gambling rooms, including the classic casino «Dragonara», the modern casino «Oracle», and the incredibly beautiful «Casino di Venezia».

The United Kingdom

The passion for gambling has always been in the Brits’ blood. That’s why you can find casinos as luxurious and grandiose as in Las Vegas. The important feature is the rule «no money, no play», which is followed in all local casinos. All bets are made with cash; a casino does not accept jewelry, property, and other assets as collateral.

India

Although gambling is not completely legal in India, you can find more than 200 places in the whole country. It is worth noting the casino «Royale», which is built on the liner, providing a wide range of gambling and drinks, and also the worldwide famous brick-and-mortar casino.