The first meaning of the concept of casino , which derives from the Italian language, refers to a club , according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). The notion, in this case, refers to an association made up of people with common interests, conditions or characteristics.
Continuing with this meaning, the building where those who form this type of associations meet is called a casino. In the field of the armed forces , a casino is the place where officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers have lunch or dinner and have certain entertainment.
The most common use of a casino, however, is linked to the commercial establishment in which you can place bets on games of chance and enjoy various shows . These casinos are often part of hotel complexes.
Only those of legal age can enter a casino. Among its most popular attractions are slot machines , roulette and card games such as poker and black jack . The participants, in each play, bet a certain amount of money : if they win, they get more than what they bet; Otherwise, they lose the money.
Casinos are often questioned as they can cause gambling addiction , which is a gambling addiction. People who suffer from this addiction can sell all their belongings and go into debt to continue gambling.
The Monte Carlo Casino , in Monaco , is one of the most famous casinos in the world . Its building was designed by Charles Garnier , the architect who designed the Paris Opera . This casino stands out for the luxury of its facilities.
In addition to this Monte Carlo Casino, we cannot ignore the existence of other casinos that are considered among the best in the world:
-Baden-Baden Casino. In Germany, specifically in the city that gives it its name, is where this enclave is located, which is considered one of the oldest in all of Europe. It also stands out because it has an interior that represents what some of the most important palaces in the world have. Such is its beauty that there are even organized routes to visit it.
-Caesars Palace Casino. To talk about casinos is to make an obligatory reference to the city of Las Vegas and, specifically, to this one. It was launched in the 1960s and there is not only the possibility of playing different games of chance but you can also enjoy musical performances and there is even the possibility of getting married.
-Bellagio Casino. Las Vegas is also where this other location is located that was built in the 90s and has become one of the most important in the world. Without a doubt, it is the favorite of poker lovers because the prestigious World Poker Tour is even held there.
Within the world of cinema, casinos have inspired numerous films. Among them is, for example, "Casino", released in 1995 and directed by Martin Scorsese. Robert de Niro, Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci are the actors who lead the cast.