Sands Macao Casino
One of the largest casinos in Macau until Cotai’s megaprojects stole the spotlight, the Sands is the first casino you’ll see on the peninsula, even before disembarking from the ferry. Now more than 20 years old, it’s no longer the biggest or shiniest game in town, and the focus here is clearly just gambling, often the inveterate kind---but it can still be a sight to behold. There’s a sparkling 50-ton chandelier over the entrance and rotating live cabaret shows in the middle of the action, where you can play a mix of Asian and Western games, including blackjack, three-card poker, and slots.