A casino is a place where people can play various games of chance for money or other rewards. Most casinos offer a wide range of gambling activities and many of them also include restaurants, free drinks, stage shows and dramatic scenery. While the average casino adds a lot of extra luxuries to encourage gamblers to spend more, there have been less luxurious places that housed gambling activities and would still technically be considered casinos.
Aside from gambling, casinos have a strong focus on customer service and often provide complimentary items to patrons known as comps. These perks are often given to “good” players, who have been tracked over time and can be rewarded with hotel rooms, dinners, tickets to shows and even airline tickets for big spenders. This is part of the strategy to attract more and keep existing gamblers coming back.
Generally, the gambling activities in casinos are supervised by a casino manager or floor supervisor and employees to ensure honesty. In addition, security staff are also present to prevent the theft of funds or merchandise. Because large amounts of money are handled inside the casinos, there is always the potential for cheating and stealing by both patrons and staff. This is why casinos have strict security measures, including cameras located throughout the gaming floors. Moreover, some casinos have an eye in the sky to track suspicious activity and make sure no one is taking anything they are not supposed to.