A casino is an establishment for certain types of gambling. It contains a number of gaming tables and slots, as well as restaurants, bars, meeting spaces, and other amenities. Many casinos also host live entertainment, such as stand-up comedy and concerts. The United States is home to the most casinos in the world, with more than 2,000 licensed establishments. Other large gambling markets include Romania, Spain, and the Czech Republic. In some cases, a casino may be combined with a hotel or other tourist attraction.

The most famous of these is probably the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, but other major gambling destinations can be found all over the world, from the glitzy in Macau, east Asia’s answer to Vegas, to the opulent Ibiza Gran Hotel in Spain, which boasts not just gaming tables and slots, but five-star hotel accommodations, Michelin star restaurants, designer shops, and top-billed shows that can make even those without a hankering for a flutter feel like they’re getting pampered.

There are also a lot of smaller casinos, especially in the interior of Canada, but the one that most people will probably recognize is Dakota Dunes, which is located in the town of Whitehorse and is easily accessible for travellers from the US or Canada. It’s a relatively small casino by Canadian standards, with only about 550 slots and 18 tables, but it also has a modern 155-room hotel, a restaurant, and various other amenities.