Casino is a gripping tale of betrayal and avarice. The film offers a glimpse of the darker side of Vegas that many tourists don\u2019t see when they come to party and enjoy the opulence of neon signs and slot machines. It also lays bare the city\u2019s past ties with organized crime, while at the same time showing us what makes Vegas such an exciting place to visit.<\/p>\n
In Casino, director Martin Scorsese dials up Goodfellas to 11. It\u2019s about mobster Sam \u201cAce\u201d Rothstein (Robert De Niro) funneling money through the Tangiers casino that he all but runs for his mob elders back East. Ace has a veneer of honesty that he puts on for the press, while his mob-affiliated muscle (Joe Pesci) is more of a scumbag than he is willing to admit.<\/p>\n
Gambling is a game of chance that has been around for thousands of years. There is no definitive explanation for why people gamble, but it has been a popular pastime in almost every culture on the planet. While gambling can be fun, it\u2019s important to know your limits and not go overboard.<\/p>\n