Casino (also known as a gaming establishment or a gambling hall) is an environment where patrons can gamble on games of chance for cash or other items of value. These games may be conducted in some cases with a degree of skill, such as the game of blackjack or roulette. In games where the house has an edge, as in poker, the casino earns money via a commission or rake.

Modern casinos are usually divided into a physical security force and a specialized surveillance department that operates the casino’s closed circuit television system, which is referred to as the “eye in the sky”. Because of the large amounts of money handled within casinos, there is often the potential for both staff and patrons to cheat or steal, either in collusion with each other or independently.

The iconic Caesars Palace in Las Vegas was made famous by the movie Ocean’s Eleven and has since hosted luminaries like Celine Dion, Elton John, Cher, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Bette Midler, Sting, and many others in its storied Circus Maximus Showroom. Today, the resort features more than 2,300 slot machines, 185 table games, and an assortment of poker games from Texas Hold’Em Bonus Poker to Pai Gow and Let It Ride.

The Bellagio, also located in Las Vegas, is a well-known destination for gambling and the home to the world-famous Tournament of Champions – a high stakes poker tournament. The resort’s two-level casino features a variety of table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette, as well as poker games like No Limit Hold’Em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Seven Card Stud. The Bellagio also offers a multitude of live entertainment options, such as a three-ring rotating stage, flexible auditorium, and a variety of concerts.