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Casino Industry Glossary

Casino

General Casino TerminologyREPORTED

Area in which legalized gambling is conducted. Also known as a House, Joint, Shop, Store, Toilet, and Trap in slang.

In practice

Universal; from Italian "casa" (house).

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