Top 5 Australian Casinos

Gambling is legal in Australia and a common pastime for visitors and residents alike. Here are the top 5 best casinos in Australia:

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1. Star City Casino: This highly rated casino in Sydney is the second in all of Australia, but thanks to it's location in the largest city in the country it is one of the most visited. There are two giant floors for gaming, with several "invitation only" rooms with incredibly high limits. It is currently being upgraded and expanding further.

2. Crown Casino: This Melbourne casino is the largest in the country, located on the banks of the Yarra River. It takes up a space of over 510,000 meters squared--the equivalent of roughly 2 city blocks. In addition to traditional gambling games, the casino is also home to a huge entertainment complex, which children are allowed to utilize.

3. Jupiters Casino: Is the largest and most popular in the Gold Coast. It boasts many electronic gaming machines, table games, and poker, and is a fantastic hotel for accommodation as well. Of course, it is closely located to many other Gold Coast hotels as well as local restaurants and bars.

4. Conrad Treasury Casino: Located in Brisbane, this casino is home to a hotel, several bars, and fine-dining restaurants, and even a popular nightclub. There are many celebrity poker tournaments which take place in the Treasury, and are a popular attraction to watch. One percent of revenue earned by the owners of the Casino is donated to community charity, which is an appreciated gesture among the Brisbane residents.

5. Country Club Casino: This casino is located in Tasmania, and is most known for its 18 hole golf course that is connected to the casino. A popular rally event called Targa Tasmania starts the race at the casino, drawing in many visitors.