Casino di Venezia is touted to be the world's oldest still active gambling establishment. Mauro Codussi was the architect of this casino that opened its doors for the first time in 1638. Interestingly enough, the building was a theatre and a part of it was reserved for gambling activities.
In Belgium, the maximum number of A licences that can be granted simultaneously is set at 9. As such, 9 casinos can be operated in Belgium. This equates to 4 casinos in Flanders (Blankenberge, Knokke, Middelkerke and Ostend), 4 casinos in Wallonia (Chaudfontaine, Dinant, Namur and Spa) and 1 casino in Brussels.