A casino (or gaming centre) is a place where people play gambling games to win money. Often casinos have a number of different gambling games, with some having an element of skill, such as poker. Players can also win cash prizes through the jackpots or slot machines at these centres. Many of these places are considered luxury destinations, and they usually offer opulent rooms and spas alongside their gambling facilities.

Some casinos are designed to be more than just a gambling hall, and feature eye-catching attractions like a colour-changing ‘Tree of Prosperity’ and a dazzling Performance Lake that features a light show and music. Others, such as the Venetian Macau, aspire to be a cultural and entertainment centre as well as a place for gamblers, with gondola rides along the canals, and Michelin-starred restaurants and shops.

Gambling has long been part of human culture, and it is estimated that in some form or another it exists in every society. Modern casinos have adopted various safe gambling measures to ensure the safety of their patrons, including providing information on how to gamble responsibly and offering tools that allow people to self-exclude from their casinos.

Casinos have a reputation for glamour, and some of the most famous are located in cities with an international appeal, such as Las Vegas, Monaco and Singapore. The oldest, the Casino de Monte Carlo, is a Belle Epoque masterpiece that is located in the heart of Monaco, while the Marina Bay Sands, built in 2010, dominates the Singapore skyline.