casinos

plural of casino
as in pavilions
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views on summer evenings dance bands would perform in the seaside casino

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Recent Examples of casinos Battles in and out of court There are now dozens of cases involving tribes, non-Indian casinos and dozens of states – and most experts believe the Supreme Court will ultimately decide the legality of sports prediction markets. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 It was intended to be a casino, but when the law to legalize casinos didn’t pass, the property was sold. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Then news like this pops up where some downtown casinos are offering craps only on weekends. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Insider trading is against the rules of both major prediction markets, just like card counting at casinos. — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 In June, the court ruled that skill games are gambling machines, like slot machines, and are permitted only in casinos or truck stops. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 That means he's banned from casinos, mobile sports betting and other types of betting online, along with being blocked from any direct marketing from betting operators, like email blasts pushing offers and promotions. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 Beginning the next day, Pennsylvania State Police say unlicensed machines outside casinos and qualifying truck stops may be seized, and the businesses operating them could face prosecution. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers, including many from Flávio Bolsonaro's Liberal Party, struck down a Lula order for tax hikes on online betting and virtual casinos in October last year. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casinos
Noun
  • Around it, hilly paths lined with palms and flouro-pink bougainvillea wiggle between treatment rooms, yoga pavilions, pools and bedrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The current phase of revitalization is called United Village, where a new hotel, two restaurant pavilions and more are being built.
    — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The checkout lineup features 15 full-service lanes, 18 self-checkouts, and five additional self-checkout kiosks in the Market Café.
    — Chase Jordan October 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The books can be purchased in-restaurant, as well as via the Wendy’s app or self-order kiosks.
    — Laura Daily, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Casinos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casinos. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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