ca·si·no
Pronunciation: k&-'sE-(")nO
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -nos
Etymology: Italian, from casa house, from Latin, cottage
Date: 1744
1 : a building or room used for social amusements; specifically : one used for gambling
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I suspect the Florida beach casino was one in the most general sense and not a gambling casino. I'm sure the Florida chippers will have a historical answer.

DonL