as in pavilions
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views
on summer evenings dance bands would perform in the seaside casino
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Recent Examples of casinos
The economic impact of fewer Canadian visitors in 2025 affects mostly border states that depend heavily on people driving across the border for retail, restaurants, casinos and short-stay hotels.
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Frédéric Dimanche, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Voters amended the state constitution in 2020 to legalize sports betting only in Deadwood and tribal casinos in South Dakota.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 12 Feb. 2026
The association, which represents casinos, including Monarch Casino in Black Hawk, conducted the poll after learning that gambling companies were interested in legalizing internet gambling — known as iGaming — in Colorado, a state in which online sports betting is popular.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Around 50 subpoenas were issued to banks, casinos, airlines, and military offices.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered opening statements Monday in a landmark trial in Los Angeles that seeks to hold Instagram owner Meta and Google’s YouTube responsible for harms to children who use their products.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Wynn, Encore, Venetian and Palazzo casinos are just across the street.
—Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The battle between card rooms and tribal casinos has been going on for close to two decades.
—Kate Wolffe
february 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Sports betting includes placing wagers at physical locations like casinos and retail sportsbooks, while online sports betting allows bettors to place bets anytime through websites or mobile apps.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Frédéric Dimanche, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Voters amended the state constitution in 2020 to legalize sports betting only in Deadwood and tribal casinos in South Dakota.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 12 Feb. 2026
The association, which represents casinos, including Monarch Casino in Black Hawk, conducted the poll after learning that gambling companies were interested in legalizing internet gambling — known as iGaming — in Colorado, a state in which online sports betting is popular.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Around 50 subpoenas were issued to banks, casinos, airlines, and military offices.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered opening statements Monday in a landmark trial in Los Angeles that seeks to hold Instagram owner Meta and Google’s YouTube responsible for harms to children who use their products.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Wynn, Encore, Venetian and Palazzo casinos are just across the street.
—Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The battle between card rooms and tribal casinos has been going on for close to two decades.
—Kate Wolffe
february 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Sports betting includes placing wagers at physical locations like casinos and retail sportsbooks, while online sports betting allows bettors to place bets anytime through websites or mobile apps.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casinos
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Powerboats, motor yachts from 30 feet to 125 feet, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories and retail pavilions.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stoschek’s foundation has supported dozens of exhibitions, including two of Germany’s pavilions at the Venice Biennale, and runs public museums in Düsseldorf and Berlin.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The once-affordable food kiosks along the beachfront are now dominated by high-end restaurants catering to tourists, leaving many locals feeling priced out of their own communities.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant chain is also testing a new restaurant design, with self-service kiosks, a drive-thru with a Hut ‘N Go menu for quick orders and a visible pizza-making station so customers can watch pies being made.—
C. A. Bridges,
Oklahoman,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Casinos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casinos. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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