A casino (also known as a gambling house or a gaming establishment) is a facility for certain types of gambling. Casinos are often combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shops or cruise ships and may contain a number of games of chance or poker rooms. Some casinos are also known for hosting live entertainment such as concerts or sports events.
Traditionally, casinos have employed security measures to prevent cheating and theft by both patrons and staff. These measures vary from casino to casino, but include cameras, security personnel, and rules of conduct. Due to the large amounts of money handled within casinos, patrons and employees are sometimes tempted to commit crimes or steal, either in collusion or independently. Casinos have a variety of methods to detect these activities, including “chip tracking,” where betting chips are electronically monitored minute by minute to discover any anomalies; and “eye-in-the-sky” cameras that can be focused on tables or windows by casino security staff.
In the United States, Las Vegas is home to the most famous casinos. However, there are many other casinos located across the country and around the world. The Wynn Macau in China is currently ranked as the best casino in the world, receiving perfect scores in the gallery and museum, hotel, gym, price of entry, restaurant, spa, review categories. It is also the second largest casino in the world by total gaming space. The elegance of this casino is evident in its red and gold poker rooms, baccarat tables and blackjack wheels.