A casino (also known as a gambling house) is an establishment for certain types of gambling. In some countries, casinos are legally required to be licensed. Casinos are usually built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shops, and other tourist attractions. Many casino games are based on chance, but some require skill. In addition to slot machines and table games, some casinos offer sports betting and lottery-type games.

The games that are played in a casino are mathematically designed to ensure that the house always has an advantage over the players, a concept known as expected value or house edge. This is determined by computer programmers and mathematicians called gaming mathematicians. In addition, most casinos employ dedicated staff to monitor player behaviour to spot problem gamblers and take appropriate action.

Casinos also make money from the sales of alcohol and tobacco. The profits from these operations are used to pay for maintenance, staff, and other expenses. Some casinos generate additional revenue by selling tickets for concerts and other events held in the casino.

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