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casino

Also known as gambling house

thumb|Caesars Palace, a popular casino which opened in 1966 on the [[Las Vegas Strip]]

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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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equivalent class: schema.org/Casino
Commons category: Casinos

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Contents

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
External links

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.