A casino is a facility where people can play gambling games. The games generally provide a predictable long-term advantage to the house (known as the house edge), but some have a skill element. Players who have sufficient skill to eliminate the house edge are known as advantage players. Casinos are regulated by governments and are heavily guarded against cheating and theft.
Many casinos have restaurants and bars where customers can purchase food and drink. In the United States, some casinos also offer shows and other entertainment. In addition, some casinos are located near major tourist attractions. These casinos are sometimes referred to as destination casinos.
Some casinos specialize in certain types of games. For example, some offer only electronic gaming machines while others feature table games such as blackjack or roulette. Several Asian casinos offer traditional Far Eastern games such as sic bo, fan-tan, and pai gow.
The number of casinos in the world is increasing steadily. There are now over 1,000 casinos. In the United States, there are 39 state-licensed casinos and many more tribal casinos. Some cities are known as gambling centers, such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Others are not, despite the presence of a large casino.
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