A casino is a building that houses gambling games. People gamble cash or casino chips in games of chance, either in person or over the Internet. The most common casino games are blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker. Some casinos also offer video poker and keno. Despite the glamor and opulence of casinos, they are businesses…
by admingrsul
When many people think of casinos, they picture blackjack tables or roulette wheels. But slot machines are now the heart of the gaming industry, bringing in up to 85 percent of profits. And they’re surprisingly addictive, says MIT cultural anthropologist Sarah Schull. She spent 15 years in Las Vegas tracking the evolution of video gambling…