The glitz, glamour and opulence of a casino are hard to resist. Whether you are playing poker, blackjack or spinning the slots, there is an excitement in the air that keeps you on edge. The lights flash, the music blares and your winnings ring out. It is a unique and fun atmosphere that draws people in from all walks of life. The crowd is always a mix of regulars who strut with confidence and those who are just trying to win back what they lost on the last round.
The reality is that casinos are businesses and they have built-in advantages that ensure their profitability. The odds for each game are predetermined and the longer you play, the more you will lose. The only way to beat those odds is if luck (or a good gambling strategy) is on your side. But that doesn’t stop people from walking into a casino and pressing their luck.
Casino is an epic history lesson about Vegas that digs deeper than other movies that only show the opulence and weekend getaways. It is also an emotional story about greed and corruption that leaves the viewer with a heavy heart. While many of the key players get their comeuppance in the movie, the audience can’t help but feel sympathy for Sharon Stone’s character Ginger.