A casino is a facility for certain types of gambling. It is often combined with hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail shops or other tourist attractions. Casinos are most famous for their gambling and offer games such as blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, video poker and more. Many casinos also have entertainment options such as live music and shows.
Something about the presence of large amounts of money encourages people to cheat and steal, so casinos spend a lot of time and money on security. On the floor, security personnel watch over the games and patrons with cameras, scanners and other devices. Table managers and pit bosses have a larger view of the action and can spot suspicious betting patterns. Casinos may also employ a variety of other methods to prevent cheating, including putting special markers on dice and cards.
Casinos are also known for offering free perks to high-volume players, called “comps.” These can include things like hotel rooms, restaurant or show tickets, or even limo service and airline tickets. To receive comps, ask a casino employee or someone at the information desk how to get your play rated.
Traditionally, the majority of casino games are based on chance. However, a growing number of casinos are adding Asian-themed games such as sic bo, fan-tan and pai gow to their offerings. Some also feature traditional Far Eastern games, such as two-up, bakufu and boule.
