A casino is a facility that houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships and other tourist attractions. Some casinos are known for hosting live entertainment events, such as stand-up comedy, concerts, and sporting events. Etymology and usage The term "Casino" is of Italian origin, the root word being "Casa" (house) and originally meant a small country villa, summerhouse or… (More on Casino)