Casino Arizona

A casino is a facility that accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are often placed near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships and other vacation attractions, to attract the largest possible crowds not necessarily working.


1. Local Companies

Yavapai Casino
(928) 445-5767
1505 E State Route 69
Prescott, AZ
Desert Diamond Casino Boxoffice
(520) 393-2799
1100 W Pima Mine Rd
Sahuarita, AZ
Ak-Chin Indian Community
(520) 568-2258
Maricopa, AZ
Fort McDowell Casino
(602) 843-3678
Glendale, AZ
Aztar Corporation
(602) 381-4100
Phoenix, AZ
Ak-Chin Indian Community
(520) 494-7000
Maricopa, AZ
Casino Arizona At Salt River
(480) 850-7777
524 N 92nd St
Scottsdale, AZ
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort
(520) 568-4154
15406 N Maricopa Rd
Maricopa, AZ
Vee Quiva Casino
(520) 550-2428
6151 W Komatke Ln
Laveen, AZ
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
(520) 883-1700
7406 S Camino De Oeste
Tucson, AZ


2. Casino - Overview


A casino is a facility that accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are often placed near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships and other vacation attractions, to attract the largest possible crowds not necessarily working. Some casinos are known for hosting live entertainment events, such as concerts and sports events.

3. History


Casino originally meant a small villa, summerhouse or pavilion built for pleasure, usually on the grounds of a larger Italian villa or palazzo. At Villa Giulia and Villa Farnese there are examples of such casinos. During the 19th century, the term casino came to include other more public buildings where pleasurable activities, including gambling and sports took place. Newport Casino is an example of this.

4. Gambling Casinos


In most jurisdictions, gambling is limited to persons over the age of majority, 21 in most of the US and 18 to 21 in most other countries where casinos are permitted. Customers may gamble by playing slot machines or other games of chance such as craps, roulette or baccarat and some skill as well including blackjack and poker. Game rules usually have mathematically determined odds that ensure the house retains an advantage over the players. This advantage is known as the Edge.

Payout is the percentage given to players. In games such as poker, the house takes a commission on bets players make against each other. Playing with house money refers to the situation where a winning player is placing bets with money that has been won from the casino.

5. Featured National Company

Ron de Leon Promotions

517-507-9483
512 Harriet Ave
Lansing, MI
http://www.myspace.com/rondeleonpromotions

Related Local Events
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves
Dates: 8/8/2008 - 8/8/2008
Location: Chase Field
Phoenix AZ
View Details

Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA
Dates: 8/8/2008 - 8/24/2008
Location: Herberger Theater Center
Phoenix AZ
View Details

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
Dates: 8/8/2008 - 8/9/2008
Location: The Marquee Theatre
Tempe AZ
View Details

2nd Annual Gracie Memorial Barrel Race, Team Roping & Kansas City
Dates: 8/8/2008 - 8/10/2008
Location: Payson Events Center
Sedona AZ
View Details

Jesse & Jordin Live
Dates: 8/8/2008 - 8/8/2008
Location: Jobing.com Arena
Glendale AZ
View Details
Rate Article
     
Articles Insider

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Educational Content Home Appliances Real Estate Resources
Business Services Entertainment Home Electronics Software
Career Family Home Services Technology
Cars Fashion Internet Telecommunications
Chamber of Commerce Financial Services Legal Trade Shows
Computer Hardware Franchise Miscellaneous Travel
Construction Health Nightlife Weddings
Education Holidays Online Database World History