Casino is like an indoor amusement park for adults, but the vast majority of its entertainment and profits (for the owners) comes from gambling. Musical shows, lighted fountains, shopping keluaran sgp centers and lavish hotels all help draw in the crowds, but it is the games of chance such as slot machines, blackjack, roulette, craps, keno and baccarat that provide the billions in profits casinos are famous for.
Casinos make money by offering a built in advantage for their house, which is usually less than two percent, but over millions of bets this can add up. To offset this, they offer incentives to gamblers such as complimentary hotel rooms, buffet meals and show tickets. These are called “complimentaries” and they can be worth a lot of money to the high rollers who are the lifeblood of any casino.
The early casinos were mob-run, but as real estate investors and hotel chains saw the potential, they bought out the mobsters and began operating their own. Since then, the number of casinos has exploded. They are now found everywhere from Atlantic City and Chicago to the remote jungles of the South Pacific and beyond.
Some casinos are also famous for their architecture, such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas which is recognized worldwide for its spectacular fountain shows. Others are famous for their history, such as the Casino de Monte-Carlo which has a long and storied legacy. Others still are famous for their game play and have earned a place in the pantheon of great gaming, such as the Sun City Resort in Rustenburg, South Africa.