Casinos are fun, flashy places where champagne glasses clink and people mingle while trying their luck at games like poker or roulette. Unlike slot machines, which are chance-based gambling, these games require skill and strategy. In addition to games, casinos often have restaurants and live entertainment options like shows.

While the movies like Casino may focus on glamorous locations and the thrill of winning, there’s more to a casino than meets the eye. Casinos are highly controlled environments where security is the top priority. They use elaborate surveillance systems with high-tech “eyes in the sky” that watch every table, window and doorway, adjusted by a room full of security monitors. They also have security officers that observe the games and watch for suspicious behavior. Casinos are a major source of revenue for many communities, making them attractive to local politicians who can use the funds to support needed community services and infrastructure projects.

Unfortunately, casinos are also hotbeds for greed and corruption. This is why most have strict rules and regulations to prevent criminal activity and cheating. But despite the rules, there are still many casino patrons who try to cheat, steal or bribe their way into a jackpot. These activities are why casinos spend so much time, money and effort on security.