A casino is a gambling house that has games of chance and other forms of entertainment. The best casinos in the world combine top-notch hotels and restaurants with a variety of gaming options and live entertainment.
Something about gambling seems to encourage people to cheat, steal and scam their way into a jackpot. To combat these problems, casinos invest a lot of money in security. For example, they employ cameras that have a “look-in-the-sky” capability to watch every table, window and doorway. They also use sophisticated systems for monitoring game play to detect any statistical deviations from the expected results.
These days, the most famous casino in the world may be the Bellagio in Las Vegas, but there are plenty of other glitzy venues that boast more history and glamour than Sin City’s. One of the oldest is the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden, which first attracted nineteenth century aristocrats before becoming a casino hotspot for wealthy Europeans. This casino still oozes elegance and offers an excellent variety of games, including Chemin de Fer and trente et quarante.
Then there’s the old standby of Atlantic City, which opened when the states legalized gambling and tourists realized they could get their fix without crossing into Nevada. Since then, other towns and cities have built casinos to compete with the big boys. Many of these casinos have become tourist destinations in their own right and offer everything from gourmet restaurants to stage shows and dramatic scenery. In addition, they often feature a wide variety of games and are well-known for their comps for loyal players.