Venice is home to only one casino: the Vendramin-Calergi Palace, located in the center of town. This cozy venue attracts gamblers from all over the world.

Regardless of where you might happen to drop your euro, know in advance that a jacket (but not a tie) is requested for men, and basketball sneakers and shorts are forbidden. The casino contains slot machines, but more interesting are the roulette wheels, where minimum bets are 5€ and maximum wagers are 180€.

Year-round, the action is at this 15th-century home, located on Strada Nuova, Cannaregio 2040 (tel. 041-5297111). Incidentally, in 1883 Wagner died in this house, which opens onto the Grand Canal. Admission is 10€, and it's open daily 3pm to 2:30am. You can try your luck at blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and more.