Cassino

/kəˈsiːnoʊ/ noun

Definition

A card game played with a standard deck, where players try to capture cards by matching face values or combining cards to make winning combinations.

Etymology

From Italian casino, possibly from casa (house) or from Spanish casa, ultimately describing a place of games and entertainment.

Kelly Says

Cassino is way older than slot machines—it's been played for centuries and actually teaches real math skills because you have to add numbers and plan strategy instantly!

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