Casino is a word that may refer to:
A casino (also known as a gambling house or a gaming establishment) is an establishment for certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are often built near or combined with hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail shops, cruise ships and other tourist attractions. Some casinos offer live entertainment, such as stand-up comedy or concerts, and many have racetracks or other facilities for sports betting. The precise origin of casino games is unknown, but they appear to have existed in nearly all cultures and eras. Modern casinos are often designed with lavish exteriors and interiors to resemble an exotic location or culture, and to create an atmosphere of excitement and luxury. Some have catwalks in the ceiling above the gambling floor that allow surveillance personnel to look down directly on the games being played. Casinos also have security measures such as doors and windows that can be triggered to open or close at the touch of a button.