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Casino orignally meant a small place built for pleasure, usally on the grounds of a larger Italian villa. About the time of the 19th century, casinos were places of which pleasurable activities, including gambling and sport took place. One of the more popular places to gamble, Las Vegas, was originally established as a railroad town on May 15, 1905. In 1931 the Nevada legislature approved a legalized gambling bill created by Phil Tobin, a Northern Nevada rancher. The success of his El-Rancho Hotel & Casino in the 1940's caused a small building boom of several hotel-casinos, and thus created what people now today call the "Las Vegas Strip". Since the days of the gangster owned casinos, casinos has evolved into much more than just gambling. There are several shops, enterainment, resturants, and sites to enjoy. Big corporations have bought, sold, remodeled, and renamed the hotels to create themed locations and tailor to different people's tastes. Today casinos are ever evolving to include new games for gamblers and the hottest talent for entertainment around the world.
Gambling is still the biggest attraction to casinos. Serveral games are bet on and the winnings can be anywhere from small to large. Cards, Dice, Slot Machines, and even sporting events such as football, hockey, soccer, baseball, horse racing, etc. are used to bet upon. Winnings are generally based upon how much is bet and what the payout is. Serveral games have different versions, and upon their popularity, are incorporated into most casinos. One example of this is Texas Hold'em, where traditional poker has been given a new twist. Even some of the popular card games played between two people, such as War, Gin, or even a single player game such as solitare can be bet upon. As long as people love to be entertained and win money, casinos will be around for a long time.
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Argosy's Alton Belle Casino
219 Piasa St, Alton, IL 62002 Map
800 711-4263
Hollywood Casino
49 West Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 Map
800 888-7777
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
21 Blackjack Boulevard, East Peoria, IL 61611 Map
800 727-2342
Casino Queen
200 South Front Street, East Saint Louis, IL 62201 Map
800 777-0777
Grand Victoria Casino
250 South Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 Map
888 508-1900
Argosy's Empress Casino
2300 Empress Drive, Joliet, IL 60436 Map
815 744-9400
Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel
151 North Joliet Street, Joliet, IL 60432 Map
815 740-7800
Harrah's Metropolis Casino
100 East Front Street, Metropolis, IL 62960 Map
800 929-5905
Jumer's Casino Rock Island
1735 1st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201 Map
800 477-7747
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