A casino is a facility for certain types of gambling. These establishments are often combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships, and other tourist attractions. In some countries, casinos are operated by government-owned corporations. In other cases, they are owned by private individuals or groups.

In general, casino games involve risking cash or other items of value on the outcome of a random event or combination of events. The house usually has a long-term advantage over the players, but some games have an element of skill and can provide short-term gains for skilled players. Players who possess sufficient knowledge of game theory or statistics to overcome the house edge are referred to as advantage players.

Most casinos have security measures in place to prevent cheating or theft by either patrons or staff members. These may include a physical security force and/or a specialized surveillance department. The majority of modern casinos employ both, with the physical security force patrolling the floor and the specialized surveillance department operating a closed circuit television system that monitors activity throughout the entire casino.

Most Canadian online casinos offer a variety of secure banking methods for players to use when funding their accounts. Interac is the preferred method for many Canadian players, as it allows for instant and fee-free deposits and withdrawals from online casinos. Other popular options include Visa and MasterCard. These cards are accepted at most online casinos and can be used to trigger a number of different bonuses.