Cassinos

/kəˈsiːnoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cassino, a card game where players match cards from their hand to cards on the table to win points.

Etymology

From Italian casino, originally meaning a small house or gathering place. The card game took the name in the 18th century, likely because it was played in casual gaming establishments.

Kelly Says

Cassino is one of the few card games where luck and math skills blend perfectly—the game rewards both card counting and strategic risk assessment, making it popular among probability enthusiasts.

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