When traveling in Europe, recreational gamers often think only on Monaco and its four luxurious casinos. They are the gold standard and most famous in the world. However, eight European countries have casinos.

In the north, Norway offers its unique brand of gaming that is operated by the Norwegian government. For more information on gaming in Norway, please go to www.norsk-tipping.no which is the gateway to Norwegian gaming. In addition to Norway in northern Europe, Sweden has four casinos.

The tiny country of Luxembourg with its historic cities and fabulous food, which is a fusion of French and German cuisine, has one casino in beautiful Mondorf-les-Bains. A trip to Luxembourg and Mondorf-les-Bains is a great European destination vacation.

In central Europe, Switzerland has seven casinos. In Switzerland, there are different classes of casinos, and the class depends on region. Imagine skiing during the day and enjoying the glittery après ski-night life that includes recreational gaming.

The beautiful Mediterranean islands of Malta have four casinos. Malta can be accessed by plane or cruise ship. The Maltese Islands have beautiful beaches, historic cathedrals and fortresses, a famous jazz festival, and plenty of sunshine. The four Maltese casinos are just a bonus.

Portugal on the Atlantic Coast has nine casinos. Portugal has incredible seafood and a cultural heritage worthy of a World Heritage Site. Lisbon is has be fantastic art and an exciting nightlife. For recreational gamers interested in gambling along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal should be a destination.

Spain has 32 casinos in its various regions. Spain and the island Majorca are winter, spring, and holiday vacation sites that are popular for European travelers. By day vacationers enjoy the beauty, sun, and water—and at night holiday travelers can enjoy the Spanish casinos.

Travelers can find economy packages and/or family travel packages to these countries. However, because they are very popular plans should be made early.