Interior of Casinos

1. Presented by- ANUKRITI SARAF
College- J. D. Birla Institute, Kolkata.
Department of Interior Design (Sem: IV)

2. • CASINO is of Italian origin; the root casa means
a house.
• A casino is a facility for certain types
of gambling.
• Built near or combined with hotels, resorts,
restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships, and
other tourist attractions.

3. • A psychological exercise
• An intricate process that involves optimising floor plan,
décor and atmospherics to encourage gambling.
Fig. 1: Casino design

4. The first known
European gambling
house was
the Ridotto (having
originally been a
wing of the Theatre
Saint Moses),
established in Venice,
Italy, in 1638, to
provide controlled
gambling during the
carnival season.
It was closed in 1774 as
the city government felt it
was impoverishing the
local gentry.
• It was reopened in 1959,
named as Casino di
Venezia. The gorgeous
structure is true to
Renaissance design.
Taking a walk inside
the grand casino, one
will find intricately
carved surfaces and
embellished pillars
traversing immense
rooms serving purposes
ranging from dining to
slot machines to poker.
Fig. 2: Ridotto Fig. 4: InteriorsFig.3: Facade

5. • In American history, early gambling establishments were known as saloons.
Fig. 6: Exterior of the casino building Fig. 7: An entryway to the casino
Fig. 8: Casino floor
• Nevada's oldest operating casino,
Railroad Pass, was built in 1931.
• The casino has 12,803 square feet of
gaming space, with 323 slot machines
and 6 table games.

6. PREPARATION
• To identify all area requirements per section, then allocating spaces by
way of zoning according to functions.
Fig. 9: An example of a casino zone plan

7. Safety&Security
OperationEfficiency
CustomerConvenience
InteriorDesign
(Aesthetics)
MAJOR FACTORS

8. Safety&Security
OperationEfficiency
CustomerConvenience
InteriorDesign
(Aesthetics)
• A (single) main entrance for the building
with very high security protocols for
ingress of guests.
• Secondary access points
Fig.10: Security
• An efficient route to go to and from the back of house to
limit staffs from loitering in the gaming area.
Fig.12: Ingress of staff
• Surveillance camera positions: Should
leave no dead spot in any angle.
• Safety and evacuation plan:
Fig.13: Camera

9. Safety&SecurityOperationEfficiency
CustomerConvenience
InteriorDesign
(Aesthetics)
TABLE GAMES & SLOTS
LAYOUT -
• Calculate the allowable maximum
number of tables and slots, then
use that number-reference for area
distribution.
Fig.14: Casino cash
• Also require the feasibility study and business plan of the
facility.
Fig.13: Zoning
• Camera locations,
electrical and data
cables plan can be easily
identified.
CAGE LOCATION-
• Finding the perfect location for the cage
operation is tricky.

10. Safety&SecurityOperationEfficiency
CustomerConvenience
InteriorDesign
(Aesthetics)
ELECTRICAL, DATA & CCTV CABLE PLANS-
• Proper cable planning will result in a more efficient
operation
• During the initial construction period, cable lines can already
be laid even when still not needed, so that there will be little
less disruption of operation during expansion works.
Fig.15: An example of active and inactive (for future expansion) tables,
where the cameras and drop lights are already planned for cabling.

11. Safety&SecurityOperationEfficiencyCustomerConvenience
InteriorDesign
(Aesthetics)
ACCESS -
1. The casino's
entrance should
be a welcoming
sight.
DINING &
OTHER AREAS -
1. Areas like
restaurants will make
guests' stay longer.
2. Other Areas like
shops and membership
counters should also be
well-placed.
RESTROOM -
1. An easy-to-find
restroom
2. Important to put
a restroom in every
premium salon or
private VIP rooms.
Fig.17: Restrooms
Fig.16: MGM Grand Casino Lobby

12. Safety&SecurityOperationEfficiencyCustomerConvenience
InteriorDesign
(Aesthetics)
If the layout of a property's ceiling panel is planned before the table
then the downlight position can miss the tables.
• Operation Efficiency was sacrificed.
• If CCTV cameras are plotted on the same plan, there will be
incorrect positions, thereby sacrificing Safety & Security.
Fig. 18: The image shows how a misplaced lights missed critical spots on the tables (encircled).

13. 2. Maintain Good Indoor Air Quality
The indoor air quality (IAQ) challenge with casinos
is two-fold:
• lots of patrons and workers in the facility
• have elements that contaminate the indoor air and
harm IAQ.
Design the casino to promote air ventilation and
filtration.
1. Achieve Energy Efficiency
• A sustainability and life-cycle cost issue.
• Leveraging low-energy lighting technologies,
such as LED.
• Incorporating natural sunlight
Fig. 19:
LED bulb
Fig.20: Smoking indoors

14. 3. Install Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
(HVAC)
• A UFAD-based HVAC system delivers air from the
floor, i.e., the area closest to the occupant.
• Enables the casino to put electrical wiring, fibre-
optic cables, and plumbing under the floor
4. Design For Accessibility
The term ‘accessibility’ refers to :
• The ease at which patrons can reach the casino
• The casino’s ability to cater to patrons with special
abilities.
Fig. 21: HVAC
Fig.22:
Accessibility

15. 5. Achieve Water Efficiency
• Reduced water consumption
• Installing an efficient HVAC system helps
achieving better water efficiency levels.
6. Use Sustainable Building Materials
• Choice of building materials - impact the
energy efficiency of the casino.
EVERY DROP
COUNTSFig. 23: Water Efficiency
Fig. 24: Sustainability

16. Green
Charcoal
Bio-
bricks
Biodegradable, lightweight
and allows the growth of
plants on its surface.
Help with indoor air
quality while introducing
a biophilic element.
Fig.25: Performative Soil Crete Brick
Self-
Healing
Concrete
Equal to standard concrete, but has
bacteria added into the mix.
These bacteria wake up when they
come in contact with water and oxygen.
Then start producing limestone
Fig.26: Scar left when self-
healing is complete

17. • A casino can’t be designed and built for just one person.
• Designers take the approach of segmenting all the possible customers
they might attract.
• They map out the routes each of these customer types might take as
they move through the floor.
• That map is then tweaked to create the maximum amount appeal for
each customer.
Fig. 28: One casino to rule them all

18. Fig. 29: Narrow passages
M
A
Z
E
Shorter, narrower passages
Random entrances and exits
Endless slot machines
Gambling equipment immediately
inside casino entrances
Fig.30: Slot machines Fig. 31: Plainridge Park Casino, US
BILL FRIEDMAN AND THE MAZE CONCEPT

19. Fig. 33: Clustered
G
A
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E
S
Slot machines cover the walls of
the entire building and all of them
are placed next to each other.
Table games are placed in the
middle and together.
Rows of slot machines
Fig. 32: Slot machines cover the walls

20. S
E
N
S
E
S
Bright colours
Flashing lights
Aromas piping through air vents to
envelope you in scent.
Fig. 35: Flashing lights
Fig.34: No windows, no clocks
T
I
M
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No clocks or windows in order to
keep the players in a state of hyper
focus.
Players lose track of time and play
for longer periods of time.

21. • A more relaxed style, with more space around
individual tables, and smaller clusters of
machines.
• An elegant lobby displaying massive
sculptures, sunlight and an open view.
ROGER THOMAS AND THE PLAYGROUND DESIGN
Fig. 36: Elements of modern design style
Fig. 37: Smaller clusters of machines
Fig. 38: Casino at Encore, Las Vegas

22. • Large windows that allowed natural light
to pour in, going on to create more of a
conservatory garden aura, which would
feel more enticing to women players.
• Soaring ceilings
• Wide passages and clear sight lines for
easy navigation.
Fig.39: Casino at Bellagio, Las Vegas
Fig. 41: Casino 36, Stockport, UK
Fig.40: Casino at Wynn, Las Vegas

23. Fig.42: Difference in design styles
Fig.43: Difference in slot
machines layout

24. Karen Finlay is a professor at the University
of Guelph, in Ontario, who focusses on the
behaviour of gamblers.
Her experiments have immersed subjects in
the interiors of various Vegas casinos by
means of a Panoscope, which projects 360
degree high-definition video footage.
Finlay compared the mental effects of classic
casinos to those of casinos designed by
Thomas.
According to her findings, these casinos have
lots of light and excellent way-finding, which
provides a comfortable environment, making
gamblers stay longer and bet more.
In every Panoscopic matchup, gamblers in
Thomas’s rooms were more likely to spend
money and to experience lower levels of stress.

25. According to a study, players played five games - with half the
subjects subjected to red light, and the other to blue.
Fig. 44 Interaction of Score and Game Number
• Players subjected to red performed
better in first instance, but
performance deteriorated towards
the end of the session.
• Those subjected to blue conditions
showed poorer performance in the
first instance, but performance
increased steadily throughout the
session.
• The continued rise in the blue group’s performance could be
attributed to the colour’s soothing and calming properties,
allowing for a “gradual absorption in the game”.

26.  NATURAL LIGHTING
• Daylighting has been associated with improved mood,
enhanced morale, lower fatigue, and reduced eyestrain.
• Possible energy savings
• This led to a 50% drop in lighting requirements - causing a
subsequent drop in casino operational costs
Fig. 45: Harrah’s Laughlin Casino
• Harrah’s Laughlin (Nevada,
United States) is considered the
first naturally lit gaming floor.

27.  ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
AMBIENT LIGHTING
• Mostly about ensuring that patrons can find
their way around your space without distracting
the eye.
ACCENT LIGHTING
• Helps in making your bar shine, making it a
popular place for gamblers to take a break
HERE’S THE SCIENCE :
• People prefer to face a wall that is
illuminated.
• Implementing high contrast lighting
enhances the visibility of your liquor
products and draws consumer attention to
these products.Fig. 48: Bar

28. • A person’s mood and emotions will
change depending on the light around
them.
• The extravagant and bright displays on
the outside of Vegas casinos like the
MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Caesars
Palace.
Fig. 50: Casino lobby at Bellagio
Fig 49: Extravagant lighting at Caesars Palace

29. • The height of the ceiling - determine which
lighting solutions are ideal.
 CONSIDER THE CEILING
Fig. 50: Suspended ceiling light, Little Creek
Casino in Shelton, Washington
Fig. 53: Side Elevation of slot machines with chairs
 SLOT MACHINES

30. Name -
CASINO 36
Year of
Completio
n-
2016

31. ENTRANCE
The unique design is coupled
with a custom made rich red
layout and hand stitched vinyl
arm rests, creating a table which
makes a striking first impression.
Unique roulette
table featuring a
stunning Harley
Davidson
suspended above
it.
The eye-catching
Harley Davidson sits
just inches above a
custom designed
Roulette Wheel.
The table also has illuminated
LED edge lit base which
displays casino 36’s logo and
their famous red branding.
Fig. 55: Entrance
Fig.54: Logo

32. LIVE
GAMING
o 24 illuminated LED edge lit gaming tables
o Each table has vinyl armrests and intricately
designed black chip rails.
o Chipper machines, along with several 29” winning
number displays to enable the casino to display live
game status and results.
o Area is well illuminated for the access of the
patrons and guests.
Fig. 57: Winning
number display
Fig.56: Table games

33. ELECTRONIC
GAMING
o 154 electronic gaming machines
o Smaller clusters
SPORTS
BAR AND
GRILL
o Access to all of the major sports channels on an array of
HD TV screens - 13 screens including 3 giant screens.
o Open plan kitchen
o Betting terminals
Fig. 60: Betting terminalsFig. 59: Giant screens
Fig. 58: Slot machines

34. CHAMPAGNE
LOUNGE
o Sophisticated design style with banquette
seating provided with strip lights underneath.
o A capacity of 150 people
o Functional and
multipurpose
SKY
LOUNGE
Fig. 62: Champagne Lounge
o Smoking terrace which looks out over the
Wolverhampton skyline.
o Symmetrical seating arrangement with a provision
of hearth, surrounded by
tempered glass.
o Flooring : Artificial turf
Fig.63: Sky Lounge
Fig. 64: Slot machines Fig. 65: Hearth
Fig. 61: Banquette seating

36. There is more
than one
appropriate
formula for casino
design that would
be the most
beneficial.
Apart from Friedman
and Thomas, other
architects and designers
have
introduced various
changes and even
combined the two
designs, thus making the
best of both worlds.
Nowadays,
Thomas’
suggestions are
gaining more
recognition due to
his ‘luxurious’
approach.

37. WEBSITES
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JOURNALS
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birthday’, Las Vegas Review Journal, 2016. (Retrieved from:
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