gambling house

Place for wagers

A gambling house is an establishment where people gamble for money—a casino or similar venue offering games of chance.

The term sounds slightly old-fashioned or formal compared to casino: The police raided an illegal gambling house in the warehouse district.

Also called a gambling den or gaming house.

Related

roulette · dice roll · pit boss · poker · poker face · high roller · high stakes · chips · rigged game · losing streak · slot machine · bookmaker · wager · betting slip · croupier · ante · baccarat · side bets

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risk and chance vs. security

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Depository paying interest on deposits

bank · insurance company · credit union · savings and loan · investment firm

vice vs. virtue establishments

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Place of Christian worship

temple · mosque · synagogue · house of worship · monastery

wealth loss vs. wealth accumulation

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Depository paying interest on deposits

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Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG