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 bullet points highlight Steyer’s hedge fund’s investments in fossil fuel, tobacco, private prisons and casinos.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The bill, shared first with Semafor, comes amid Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Mike Selig’s argument in courts across the country that his agency should regulate the markets as derivatives exchanges, taking authority from states that want to treat them like casinos.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The other two casinos are expected to open around 2030.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Some believe the casinos will do more harm than good.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Pirates and brothels and casinos once set up camp in Fernandina Beach, the island's harbor town, and even Prohibition didn't shut down the town saloon.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
To cater to them both, the ship is equally split between sports pubs and jazz bars, burger and pizza joints and Greek and Italian restaurants, casinos and theatres, etc.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Penn Entertainment — The gaming stock rallied 15% after the company's first-quarter results beat expectations, fueled by strength from the company's regional casinos and interactive segments.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Tapping into the city's riverboat gambling history at on-land casinos and attending annual festivals celebrating literature, film, and music are also big draws.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The bill, shared first with Semafor, comes amid Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Mike Selig’s argument in courts across the country that his agency should regulate the markets as derivatives exchanges, taking authority from states that want to treat them like casinos.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The other two casinos are expected to open around 2030.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Some believe the casinos will do more harm than good.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Pirates and brothels and casinos once set up camp in Fernandina Beach, the island's harbor town, and even Prohibition didn't shut down the town saloon.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
To cater to them both, the ship is equally split between sports pubs and jazz bars, burger and pizza joints and Greek and Italian restaurants, casinos and theatres, etc.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Penn Entertainment — The gaming stock rallied 15% after the company's first-quarter results beat expectations, fueled by strength from the company's regional casinos and interactive segments.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Tapping into the city's riverboat gambling history at on-land casinos and attending annual festivals celebrating literature, film, and music are also big draws.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casinos
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With white sand, clear water and amenities like bathrooms and pavilions nearby, this beach makes the perfect setting for a picnic or a day in the sun.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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While the Biennale has often had world politics play out among its pavilions, this year’s exhibit was explicitly positioned to reflect the current geopolitical landscape.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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There are also 15 job assistance kiosks placed throughout Will County for residents to search for jobs, explore training opportunities or schedule one-on-one time to meet with a staff member to review resumes or answer questions.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Several staples — including snack kiosks and merchandise locations — are being removed, disappearing from the park as Disney reworks the area, according to multiple reports.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Casinos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casinos. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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