3 minute read Casinos have historically attracted glamour, glitz and wealth. But the bright lights and the exciting buzz of today are quite different to the old-world sophistication traditional establishments oozed back in the days of classic Hollywood movie stars taking to the tables. That got us thinking about the oldest casinos in the world and what they’re offering today. Pull up a stool and take a tour through these grand old buildings that were gaming hubs long ago… Casino di Venezia (1638) Image: Abxbay/Wikimedia Commons Of course, the casino with the claim to being one of the oldest in the world had to come from Italy.