A public building where gambling games are played; a casino.
‘It should make no difference if French is used occasionally at the casino tables since gaming houses thrive in a multitude of languages all over the world.’
‘Although patrons are not supposed to have any influence on the running of things, there are schemes that have an enormous amount of influence within a casino or a gaming house.’
‘Alongside the long-hoped for £50m arena, a vast casino styled along the lines of the flagship gaming houses in US cities of Las Vegas and Atlantic City would complement the already burgeoning night-time economy.’
‘Gaming - principally dice and cards - occurred both at court and in London gaming houses.’
‘During Glassford's time the property enjoyed a racy reputation as a gaming house.’
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