A casino is a place where people can gamble on games of chance and win real money. It also houses other entertainment such as restaurants, free drinks and stage shows. Some casinos add more luxuries to attract customers such as hotels and spas. Some are known for their elegant décor and huge selection of table and slot games. The Bellagio in Las Vegas is famous for its dancing fountains and has even made it to the big screen in Ocean’s 11.

Due to the large amount of currency handled, casinos are often prone to theft by both patrons and employees. For this reason, casinos spend a lot of time and effort on security. They usually have cameras throughout the facility to prevent cheating and stealing. These are manned by trained security workers who can spot suspicious behavior. In addition to these security measures, many casinos have high-tech “eyes-in-the-sky” that can monitor every table, window and doorway at once. These are operated by a team of security workers in a room filled with banks of security monitors.

Casinos can be found in almost every city and state in the US. Most of them are located in the cities that are best known for gambling. The biggest casino in the world is in Las Vegas, which attracts visitors from around the world. Other major casinos are located in Atlantic City, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois. Many American Indian reservations have casinos that are not subject to state anti-gambling laws.