Beneath the glitzy veneer of flashing lights, slot machines, and free drinks, casinos are engineered to slowly drain patrons of their hard-earned cash. For years mathematically inclined people have attempted to turn the tables by harnessing probability theory and game theory to exploit weaknesses in this rigged system. The result is that most casino visitors lose a great deal of money while only a small percentage walk away with any winnings at all.
Casino is an epic crime drama, a movie that turns the Mob life up to 11. Director Martin Scorsese lays bare a complicated web of corruption in Vegas, with tendrils reaching out to politicians, the Teamsters unions, and the Chicago mafia. The film stars Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, a gambling kingpin who funnels money to his mob elders back East. His best friend from back home, Joe Pesci, portrays a more violent hood named Nicky Santoro.
The movie is full of action and thrills, but you should never gamble with money you can’t afford to lose. It’s also important to practice time management when playing in a casino. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the games and forget about your budget. It’s best to set a specific amount of money that you will be allowed to spend each day and then stick with it. This way you won’t feel the need to gamble all night just because you’re losing.
