A casino (also known as a gambling house) is an establishment for certain types of gambling. Casinos are often combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shops or cruise ships. In the United States, there are approximately 51 million people who visit casinos legally. Casinos earn the bulk of their income from a percentage of the money bet on games like blackjack, roulette and slots.

Modern casinos are heavily regulated by government agencies. Security is a big concern, as patrons may be tempted to cheat or steal from each other or the casino staff. To counter this, many casinos have one or more departments devoted to security. This department usually includes a physical security force that patrols the property, and a specialized surveillance department that monitors the property with cameras.

Casinos may also offer other games, such as sic bo, fan-tan and pai gow poker. They may also have a sports book with bets on American football, boxing and other sporting events.

Some of the world’s most famous casinos are located in Las Vegas. The Bellagio, for example, is a casino and resort in Las Vegas that is decorated with fountains and sculptures. It was featured in several movies, including the James Bond film Golden Eye and the Eugene Levy movie Ocean’s Eleven. Its 3,000 slot machines, blackjack and roulette tables draw crowds. The hotel’s sports book has 60 large plasma television screens for betting on American football, boxing and other sporting contests.