A casino is a building or room in which various games of chance are played. Most casinos are designed around noise, light and excitement. Gamblers often shout encouragement or watch the games through large windows, and alcoholic drinks are readily available. The casino industry is very profitable, and many people have become addicted to gambling. In some places, casinos are combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shops, and cruise ships.
A CLASSY CASINO
Casinos have been designed to look and feel like upscale entertainment destinations, and some even have high-end restaurants and luxury rooms for players. The Grand Lisboa, for example, is Macau’s most distinctive landmark, flaring and layered as it rises 47 stories into the sky and is covered by the world’s largest LED dome. The casino also features one of the top 10 restaurants in the world and has earned three Michelin stars and a “Grand Award” from Wine Spectator.
Despite the glitz, glamour and opulence, casino gambling is a serious business. The house has a built-in advantage in every game and it is very rare for a patron to win more than they spend. To counter this, casinos offer big bettors extravagant inducements including free spectacular entertainment and transportation, discounted hotel rooms, subsidized meals and drinks while gambling, and other perks.
Something about the nature of casino gambling encourages cheating, stealing and scamming. That’s why casinos devote a lot of time and money to security. Dealers have a clear view of patrons and can easily spot blatant palming or marking of cards and dice, while pit bosses and table managers have a broader view of the action and can catch small betting patterns that might suggest cheating.
