casino
n. countablen. a building or room where people go to gamble and play games like poker or roulette. You usually have to pay to enter or bet money on the games.
n. a public building or room specifically designed for gambling and gaming activities. Often part of a larger complex including hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
The group spent the evening playing cards at the local casino.
Many cities rely on the tax revenue generated by a large casino to fund public infrastructure projects.
The rise of digital platforms has forced the traditional casino industry to innovate, blending physical luxury with high-tech gaming interfaces to retain its high-rolling clientele.
From Italian casino, diminutive form of casa (“house”), from Latin casa (“cottage, hut”).