A casino is an establishment for certain types of gambling. Casinos are often combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shops or cruise ships and may offer a wide range of entertainment options such as shows and live music. In some countries casinos are operated by government-licensed or regulated organizations. Due to the large amounts of money handled in a casino, both patrons and staff may be tempted to cheat or steal, either in collusion or independently. For this reason, most casinos have various security measures in place. Cameras are a staple, while other methods of surveillance include behavioural analysis and rules of conduct.

The MGM Grand, a storied Las Vegas gambling den, has the usual assortment of table games and slot machines but also a large sports betting area where punters can flick coins on American football, boxing, martial arts and soccer. This is not the largest casino in America, however—that honor belongs to Ledyard, Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Indian tribe.

In Macau, east Asia’s version of Vegas, the Hotel Lisboa is hard to miss. It’s crowned by the world’s biggest LED dome, made of over a million lights, and its interior lives up to its dazzling exterior. It has 800 gaming tables and 1,000 slot machines spread across several spacious and lavishly decorated floors. The casino also caters to wealthy tourists and boasts a world-class restaurant.