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A casino is a facility where people gamble by playing games of chance like card games and slot machines, with the goal of winning money. Casinos like Caesars Palace, which opened in Las Vegas in 1966, have become major entertainment and tourist destinations that generate significant revenue for their locations.
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- Etymology and usage
- History of gambling houses
- Gambling in casinos
- Design
- Markets
- By region
- By market
- By company
- Significant sites
- Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Campione d'Italia
- Malta
- Macau
- Germany
- Portugal
- Russia
- Singapore
- United States
- Vietnam
- Security
- Business practices
- Environmental issues
- Crime
- Occupational health and safety
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- Further reading
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thumb|Caesars Palace, a popular casino which opened in 1966 on the [[Las Vegas Strip]]
A casino is a facility for gambling. Casinos are often built near or combined with hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships, and other tourist attractions. Some casinos are also known for hosting live entertainment, such as stand-up comedy, concerts, and sporting events. The term casino is of Italian origin, from the root word casa meaning "house." Originally, the term referred to a small country villa, summerhouse, or social club. During the 19th century, casino came to encompass other public buildings where pleasurable activities took place.