A casino is a gambling establishment that offers various forms of gambling, including slot machines and table games (like poker and blackjack). Customers must be of legal age to gamble, and casinos typically require them to present identification and adhere to strict rules and regulations. In addition to gaming, many casinos also feature entertainment shows and restaurants.
In general, casinos are designed to maximize profits by attracting the highest-volume bettors and by limiting losses through strict betting limits. As a result, the house edge in games of skill, such as blackjack or poker, is relatively small (less than 1 percent for optimal play). The advantage in games of chance, such as roulette and craps, is larger, but can be reduced through the use of strategies and techniques.
For example, the Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas features a refined tropical motif and an Ice Bar with martinis served in glass bottles that chill in a 200,000-gallon shark aquarium. The Venetian is another Vegas landmark with a quaint Italian theme, and you can glide down the Grand Canal in a gondola to arrive at the casino. The Planet Hollywood Casino evokes the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown with go-go dancers, dramatic magic shows, and a choreographed light show. This Vegas hotspot has 90 tables and 3,000 slots, along with celebrity memorabilia on display.