casino

Everyday

1. A building where people play games of chance, such as cards and roulette, for money. tree →
2. A card game (also spelt cassino). tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and safety: gambling in casinos is only for adults and you can lose a lot of money. In maths: probability lessons explain why the casino usually wins in the long run. Phrase: the house always wins.

Examples

• The casino was full of flashing lights. tree →
• Children are not allowed in a casino. tree →
• People lose money at the casino more often than they win. tree →
• In maths we learned why the casino has the advantage. tree →
• Las Vegas is famous for its casinos. tree →
• The film's robbers planned to rob a casino. tree →

Note

Plural: casinos. Gambling can be addictive; the games are designed so that over time the casino takes money. Pronounced kuh-SEE-no.