Fontainebleau and Durango both celebrate long awaited grand openings in December.

Stateline is a Lake Tahoe community best known for its bustling casinos in the gambling-friendly state of Nevada. Among the main casino resorts here are Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe and Harveys Lake Tahoe.

1. Bellagio, Las Vegas, USA. Designed by legendary casino specialist Steve Wynn and built at a cost ofR$88 million, the Bellagio is justly among the world's most famous casinos, featured in Hollywood moves such as Ocean's 11 and 21.