How to build your

casino
A guide to principles that dictate the design.
As can be seen here in the
Mohegan Sun: Concord casino
layout, slot machines outnumber
table games 35:1. Slot machines are
the first thing to be seen to a casual
passerby.
Table games are more centrally
located and tucked away for better
supervision. All this means that
slots are meant to invite the casual
gambler whilst tables are for those
actively looking for it (serious
gamblers). There floor is segmented
by four curving paths, creating
something of a playground effect.
In order for a casino to be kept up and running (apart
from janitorial rooms) the spaces to the left are
absolutely necessary. They include repair and part rooms
as well as lost & found, security, conference, and the
command center rooms.
 The casino cage: This is where you cash in your chips boys and girls.

There’s a reason it’s called a cage. A casino, by law, must hold in reserve enough cash to cover every
chip in play on its floor.  This is there to safeguard a bettor’s gambling rights and to ensure payment
on all debts accrued by gambling wagers, plus the total amount advertised on pay out machines. The
space program must account for this fact by designing their casino that properly builds sections that
support the smooth operation of cash flow as seen in the next slide.
Furthermore, it is no coincidence that the high-limit gaming room (2823 SF) is located so near the cages, storage, counting,
and security rooms. High rollers are gamblers with deeper pockets who are willing to play games where the minimum bet
in order to play is of a much higher value than other spaces in the casino. A space program must accommodate their
higher standards by providing them unique private rooms and services. First-class customers = First-class facilities. As a
side note, the soft count room is where the cash (banknotes hence “soft” money as opposed to “hard” coin money) is
counted and is a highly secure place despite its “soft” name.