A casino is a gambling establishment, a place where people can gamble and play games of chance. Some casinos also have entertainment attractions such as stage shows and restaurants. Many states have legalized casinos, but some have strict regulations about age and other matters.

Most modern casinos have a combination of security forces, including a physical security force that patrols the casino and responds to calls for assistance and reports of suspicious or definite criminal activity, and a specialized surveillance department that operates the casino’s closed-circuit television system (CCTV). Casinos are vulnerable to theft by both patrons and staff because of the large amount of money handled in the facility. In addition to these measures, a casino’s staff may enforce rules of behavior that prevent or punish cheating and stealing by players.

In the United States, there are over 1,000 casinos. The largest concentration is in Las Vegas, Nevada, followed by Atlantic City, New Jersey and Chicago. Casinos are popular tourist destinations, and some are designed to be attractive to families with children.

New York is home to 12 land-based casinos and 15 tribal casinos. The largest of these is del Lago Resort & Casino, which features 15 betting kiosks and real-time live-odd boards as well as more than 1,700 slot machines and jackpot slots. Try your luck at one of 66 table games, including Pot Limit Omaha and Texas Hold’em poker. There is also a wide variety of enticing dining options, including the upscale Maple Room Steakhouse. Guests can also kick up their heels to top local bands and national acts at the onsite dance club.