Casinos are places where players gamble using games of chance. The best known of these are table games like blackjack and poker where skill and strategy play a role, but there are also slot machines, which offer a more relaxed approach to gambling with the potential to win big money. In addition, casinos often offer top-notch hotels, spas, restaurants, and live entertainment.
In the world of gambling, casino games have long been a source of both fascination and dread. The reason is simple: the odds are always against the player. Most people walk out of a casino with less money in their pockets than when they entered, because the math simply isn’t on their side. But the appeal of the casino is undeniable – from the brightly lit interiors to the sound of the clinking slots, it’s hard for even the most jaded to resist the pull.
But with Casino, Scorsese has created a movie that celebrates the heyday of Vegas while also warning us about its eventual demise. And, more importantly, it demonstrates that there’s something to be said for a well-crafted story engaging compelling characters in riveting drama. The attention to detail that Robert De Niro brings to the character of Ace, the false bedrock upon which he builds his marriage with Nicky, and her eventual turn into a bloodthirsty hound pursuing Ginger are all part of what makes this one of the most captivating movies of all time.