In gambling, casino refers to the venue or arrangement for casino games. It is not to be confused with casino chips (the tokens used for wagering), casino craps (a specific dice game), or casino queen (a named entity).
Casino & Table Games
Casino
A casino is a place or system that lets people take part in games of chance, either in a physical building or remotely.
- UK legal definition
- An arrangement whereby people are given an opportunity to participate in one or more casino games.1
- Casino games
- Games of chance that are not equal-chance gaming.2
- Remote casino
- Casino games played by internet, telephone, television, radio, or other communication technology.2
- Non-remote casino
- Casino games played in physical premises.2
Key points
- A casino may be a physical venue or a remote arrangement, such as an online platform or telephone service.2
- Under UK law, casino games are games of chance where the chances are not equally favourable to all participants, and they are not equal-chance gaming.13
- Casino games are typically played against a bank, meaning the house has an edge.1
- A live casino is a type of remote casino where real dealers operate games streamed in real time to players online.
What is inside a casino?
A casino contains the tables, machines, and equipment needed for casino games. This includes gaming tables for games like blackjack, roulette, and craps; slot machines; and electronic gaming terminals. A physical casino may also offer food, drink, entertainment, and hotel accommodation. In a remote casino, the 'inside' is a website, app, or broadcast studio where games are hosted digitally or by live dealers.
What is the largest casino in the world?
The largest casino in the world by floor space is the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma, USA. It has over 370,000 square feet of gaming space. The second largest is The Venetian Macao in Macau, China, with about 300,000 square feet. Both offer thousands of slot machines and hundreds of table games.
Common questions
What is inside a casino?
A casino contains gaming tables, slot machines, and electronic terminals for casino games. Many also have restaurants, bars, hotels, and entertainment venues. Remote casinos provide the same games through websites, apps, or live dealer streams.
What is casino attire?
Casino attire varies by venue. Many land-based casinos require smart casual or formal dress, such as collared shirts and closed-toe shoes. Some high-end casinos enforce a strict dress code, while others, especially in tourist areas, are more relaxed. Remote casinos have no dress code.
What is the largest casino in the world?
The largest casino in the world by gaming floor area is the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Oklahoma, USA, with over 370,000 square feet of gaming space. The Venetian Macao in Macau is the second largest.
What is the biggest casino in the world?
The biggest casino in the world by revenue is The Venetian Macao in Macau, China. It generates billions of dollars annually from its vast array of table games and slot machines.
Where this term is used
Not the same as
- Casino chips — casino chips are the tokens used for wagering, not the venue itself
- Casino craps — casino craps is a specific dice game played in a casino, not the venue
Related terms
Sources
- Gambling Act 2005 - Explanatory Notes legislation.gov.uk Provides the UK legal definition of a casino and casino games.
- Definitions of terms gamblingcommission.gov.uk Defines casino, remote casino, non-remote casino, and casino games.
- Guidance to licensing authorities - Casino games gamblingcommission.gov.uk Clarifies that casino games are games of chance not equal-chance gaming.
Sources are drawn from regulators, universities and published research, and each one is labelled with what it actually is — a preprint is not called a paper. Bookmaker and affiliate pages are never cited here, because a page that sells betting is not a neutral authority on it.