A casino, also known as a gambling house or casin
The casino industry brings in billions of dollars each year. The companies, investors, and Native American tribes that run casinos reap the profits, while state and local governments collect taxes and fees from those who gamble there. In addition, casinos are becoming increasingly popular with tourists and are a major source of revenue for many tourist destinations.
Modern casinos are often heavily guarded and have surveillance systems that allow security workers to keep an eye on all patrons at all times. Some casinos even have a high-tech “eye-in-the-sky” system, with cameras that can be adjusted to focus on specific suspicious patrons by security personnel in a separate room filled with banks of security monitors.
In addition to having a strong security presence, most casinos have bright and sometimes gaudy floor and wall coverings that are designed to stimulate and cheer the players. The color red is particularly effective in this regard, as it is thought to make people lose track of time. Another trick is to avoid putting clocks on the walls; this is done because it would be too distracting for guests, who are expected to spend as much time as possible gambling.
