Almost all casinos offer craps, blackjack, slots, video poker, and roulette. The major casinos will, in addition, have live poker, sports betting, baccarat, keno, and an ever-growing list of table games. Stick to video poker, slots, and roulette if you're nervous about the arcane rules and want a relaxing visit.

The word comes from the Italian casa, or "house." In the 1800s casino came to mean "building for aristocratic gambling."