Casino is a facility that offers various forms of gambling, including slot machines and table games (like poker or blackjack). Gambling in some form has been part of human society since prehistoric times. Modern casinos offer a wide variety of entertainment options and are often located in glamorous cities with easy access to interstate highways and international flights.

Casinos are typically operated by gaming companies and are regulated by governments. They are distinguished from other types of gambling establishments by the fact that the house has an inherent long-term advantage over the players, called the house edge or vigorish. However, some casino games have a skill element, and players possessing sufficient skills can eliminate the house edge or vigorish. Such skilled players are sometimes referred to as advantage players.

While some states have banned casinos, many have legalized them on riverboats, Indian reservations, in Las Vegas or at land-based facilities. In the United States, there are currently over 1,000 casinos. The largest concentration is in Las Vegas, with a second-largest number in Atlantic City and third-largest in Chicago.

The glitzy Planet Hollywood Casino offers a full range of casino games plus a wide selection of dining and entertainment. It attracts a younger party-going crowd to its 90 tables, 3,000 slots and Hollywood-themed ambiance. Guests can enjoy live shows by Kelly Clarkson and other stars or a dazzling choreographed light show. Stylish rooms and suites, some with whirlpool tubs, are available for overnight stays. There’s also a Gordon Ramsay restaurant and a PF Chang’s serving creative modern Asian cuisine.