A casino (also known as a gambling house or a gaming establishment) is an establishment for certain types of gambling. These casinos are usually combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shops, and/or other tourist attractions. A casino may also host live entertainment events. In the United States, casinos are licensed and regulated by state governments.
In addition to offering a wide variety of table games and slot machines, most casinos offer a range of other attractions. These may include entertainment shows, tournaments, and loyalty programs that reward regular play with bonus credits. In order to gamble legally, players must be of legal age and must comply with all casino rules and regulations. Some casinos even have dedicated security departments to prevent cheating and stealing by both patrons and employees.
The elegant spa town of Baden-Baden first became a playground for European royalty and the aristocracy 150 years ago, and today its casino lives up to this reputation, with an ornate baroque style inspired by the Palace of Versailles. As well as a lavish array of tables and poker rooms, the casino has a plethora of high-roller slots and is a popular destination for high-stakes players.
Las Vegas is not home to America’s biggest casino; that honor belongs to Ledyard, Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino, which features 4.7 million square feet of gambling space. It boasts 380 table games and 6300 slot machines and is operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Indian tribe. In addition to its vast casino, Foxwoods is home to a hotel and two golf courses.