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 As online sportsbooks, online casinos and prediction markets have taken off, there are growing signs that more Americans are seeking help. Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 10 July 2026 By November 2012, Shirley and Mark had $63,000 in credit card debt, two additional mortgages and consistently had been losing up to $10,000 at a time at casinos, per the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 Kirkland said the regulations would have especially affected cities like Bell Gardens and Hawaiian Gardens, where casinos represent nearly 70% of the general fund. Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Many spas, in addition to landscaped parks and gardens, also had theaters, reading rooms, restaurants, and grand casinos. Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026 Tuesday’s ruling gives powerful ammunition to the 16 other states that have filed similar claims against the prediction markets, arguing that Kalshi and Polymarket deprive them of revenue from their casinos and gaming operations. Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 9 July 2026 The state’s tribal casinos were a driving force in lobbying the gaming bureau to adopt the regulations. Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 In certain pockets of Nevada, far from the casinos, time stands still. Air Mail, 4 July 2026 Tourism there is almost as high as it's ever been, despite the fact that casinos have popped up all over the nation. Christopher Intagliata, NPR, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casinos
Noun
  • On the National Mall this week, Freedom 250 signs pointed visitors toward temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel and mobile, transitory history exhibits.
    Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Look closely, and the pavilions really did tell the story of America, if perhaps not quite in the way organizers intended.
    Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
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  • The first phase of the permanent Kings Mountain casino opened May 20 and includes 1,350 slot machines, 36 electronic table games, 22 traditional table games, a 68-seat restaurant, an 18-seat bar, sports betting kiosks and a player rewards desk.
    Joe Marusak July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • LinkNYC kiosks will also provide directions to the nearest cooling centers for those looking to get out of the heat.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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

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