The modern casino industry operates on a massive scale, constantly pushing the boundaries of architectural engineering.

These mega-resorts compete fiercely to hold the title of the largest and most luxurious entertainment complex on earth.

Inside The Venetian Macao: The World's Largest

Spanning an unbelievable 10.5 million square feet, The Venetian Macao is the undisputed king of gambling resorts.

Beyond the casino, the resort includes a massive indoor shopping mall complete with actual canals and singing gondoliers.

• It is officially the largest single structure hotel building in Asia and the seventh-largest building in the world by floor area
• The resort cost an estimated $2.4 billion to construct and opened its massive doors to the public in 2007
• It is modeled directly after its sister property in Las Vegas but is significantly larger in every single dimension

Other Global Giants: WinStar and City of Dreams

While Macau dominates the list, the United States is home to the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

These resorts prove that the demand for massive, all-encompassing entertainment hubs is a truly global phenomenon.

Visiting one of these mega-resorts is an unforgettable experience, regardless of whether you actually plan to gamble.