A casino, or gaming house, is a place where people can gamble and win money. Typically, a casino offers multiple gambling games that are conducted by one or more live dealers, and sometimes also features electronic table games such as roulette and baccarat. Some casinos also offer skill-based games that allow players to make decisions that affect the outcome of a game, such as blackjack and pai gow.

While most modern casinos are operated by commercial companies, some are owned and operated by government agencies, such as the United States Navy Casino in San Diego, or by Native American tribes. Most states have laws regulating the operation of casinos, and some restrict the age at which people can gamble in them.

A modern casino has a large staff of security personnel. The security force usually consists of physical guards and a specialized department that operates the casino’s closed circuit television system, or “eye in the sky”. The two departments work closely together to ensure the safety of guests and employees.

In the United States, most casinos feature table games such as roulette and baccarat, along with slot machines and video poker. Some casinos also have a variety of Asian-themed table games, such as sic bo (which spread to several European and American casinos during the 1990s), fan-tan, and pai gow. Moreover, some casinos feature Far Eastern-themed entertainment, such as kabuki theaters and kimono dressing rooms. These entertainment venues often feature restaurants serving Japanese and Chinese cuisine, such as au choi crispy rolls and chim cut quails.