What does the cryptic crossword clue "People may lose money in them when dipping into loose coins (7)" mean?

The definition is "People may lose money in them". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AS (synonym="when/at that moment, as in “as you enter …”") + COINS (synonym="loose") = CASINOS The answer is CASINOS.

People may lose money in them when dipping into loose coins (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29379 | 19 Down | 2024-05-10 flower

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