Casinò di Venezia, established in 1638, is the oldest gaming establishment in the world and represents Venetian grandeur from its primary location inside Ca' Vendramin Calergi, a Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal in the Cannaregio district. This historic building, once a doge's residence and final home of Richard Wagner, exemplifies elegant Venetian architecture overlooking one of the world's most famous waterways. The casino offers comprehensive gaming including slot machines, video poker, blackjack, punto banco, French roulette, fair roulette, chemin de fer, and poker. A €50 admission provides a non-convertible chip worth €20, plus a drink and coat check. The casino's second modern location at Ca' Noghera near Marco Polo Airport opened in 1999 as Italy's first American-style casino.
