Private gaming salons are the most exclusive spaces in a casino, reserved for invited high rollers and hidden from the main floor behind unmarked doors and private hosts.

Access is by invitation or referral, based on a history of high-value play, a credit line, or a personal relationship with a host, and it is never something you can simply buy at the door.

Inside, expect a quiet, luxurious room with a handful of tables, dedicated dealers, private bars and dining, and minimums far above the main floor, with baccarat dominating in Macau and a wider mix in Las Vegas.

The rules of behaviour are stricter than on the main floor: discretion, privacy, and respect for other players are paramount, and photography and phones are usually banned outright.