a gambling establishment offering table games, such as roulette and blackjack, and slot machines. Casinos may also offer other forms of gaming, such as poker and sports betting. The word casino is derived from the Italian noun ca
Most casinos are heavily regulated and have high security to prevent cheating. Many have catwalks above the floor that allow surveillance personnel to look directly down on patrons at their table and machine games through one-way glass. In the United States, casino-style games are most commonly found in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Casinos are also legal in several American Indian reservations, where they are not subject to state antigambling laws.
Some casinos specialize in certain types of casino gambling. The Monte-Carlo Casino in Monaco, for example, offers the highest limit versions of various card games. Other casinos focus on Asian-style games, such as baccarat (a popular form of the game called chemin de fer in France), sic bo, fan-tan, and pai gow. In some cases, these casinos feature restaurants that serve traditional fare of the region.
A few years ago, New York City saw its laws on casino gambling changed to permit the construction of a few Vegas-style casinos. In 2024, New Yorkers can now gamble at Jake’s 58, Resorts World Casino in Queens, Empire City in Yonkers, and West Memphis’ Southland Casino, which is located a short drive from NYC. This is in addition to the state-run lottery, horse racing, and bingo, which are still available to be played at many locations in the area.