A casino, also known as a gaming house or a gambling house, is an establishment where people can gamble. Although many casinos add other luxuries to attract customers, such as restaurants, free drinks and stage shows, they are primarily places where people can gamble. Various games of chance are played here, and the winnings are usually paid out in the form of money or tokens.
Something about gambling (maybe the presence of large amounts of money) encourages people to cheat, steal and scam their way into a jackpot instead of simply winning by random chance. This is why casinos spend a lot of time, effort and money on security. Security starts on the floor, where dealers and pit bosses keep a close eye on their tables, watching out for blatant cheating (palming or marking cards, switching dice or hiding chips) and noting betting patterns that could signal cheating. In some casinos, high-tech “eyes-in-the-sky” cameras watch every table, window and doorway.
Casinos are also known for offering comps, or complimentary goods and services, to their “good” players. This can include anything from free hotel rooms and meals to show tickets and airline tickets. Comps are usually given out to players who make large bets or play long sessions at the tables. Players can ask the casino’s information desk about how to get their play rated for comps.
