The traditional game Craps is incredibly popular in this stunning casino, owned by the Societe des bains de mer de Monaco, making it a must-visit for casino enthusiasts. It's also been featured in some of the biggest Hollywood productions, having appeared in several incarnations of James Bond, as well as Ocean's Twelve to name but a few. Colonial superpowers such as France, Germany and Britain at this time accounted for the highest number of visitors, as rich, upper-class people chose Monte Carlo as their opulent playground.
Princess Caroline was incredibly successful at boosting the economy of Monaco with this casino as it brought in tourists from across Europe. The idea of opening a dedicated casino in Monaco was first pioneered by Princess Caroline, in an attempt to avoid financial ruin for the ailing Monegasque economy.
Despite their best efforts of imitation, American casinos will never be able to recreate the beauty of this 19th-century venue.
