Casino Review

A casino is an establishment that houses and accommodates gambling activities. Gambling in all its forms—from the simple betting with a bookie to the complex table games like baccarat, poker, and blackjack—has been part of human society for millennia. Its history stretches back to 2300 BC in China, with dice showing up in Rome around 500 AD and card games following shortly thereafter.

Many casinos are designed to exude opulence and grandeur. This attention to detail is meant to capture the imagination and provide a memorable experience for visitors. Many casinos also offer fine dining to enhance the experience, featuring dishes from world-renowned chefs and top-tier service.

The cast in Casino is impressive, led by Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, a gambler who operates the Tangiers casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Joe Pesci ably plays the mobster who encroaches on Ace’s territory, and Sharon Stone awes as Ginger McKenna, a brash hustler whose machismo can be matched only by her ability to manipulate men.

At three hours long, Casino is one of Martin Scorsese’s longer films, but it never lags or feels tired by the end. A large part of the credit for this goes to the story itself, which lays bare an intertwined web of corruption centered in Las Vegas with tendrils reaching into politics, Teamsters unions, Chicago mob bosses, and even the Midwest mafia based out of Kansas City.