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Gambling is a popular pastime and a great source of entertainment. That's why millions of players from all over the globe take part in it both offline and online. They just love the suspense and thrill connected to this activity, and many of them even relate it to real-life movie plots. This is why for decades filmmakers have been inspired by true…

For those of us who love Las Vegas, we crave it when we return to our real lives. The feeling of when a dealer busts on the flop. The rush of a concert crowd. The thrill of a rooftop party. And raking in the chips after a winning round of Texas Hold' Em. But we're adults with responsibilities and can't always go to Vegas on a whim. Don't worry,…

Martin Scorsese's 1995 film "Casino" is one of the most epic gangster movies ever made. It was immediately nominated for several awards upon its release, and actress Sharon Stone won a Golden Globe for her performance. It also features legendary performances by Robert De Niro, Don Rickles, and Joe Pesci - in one of his last roles. James Woods also…

Casinos are one of the most exciting places which offer unlimited fun, exciting games, and unforgettable experiences. This long-practiced culture is depicted well in some of the films. With the rise in online casinos, the thrill has increased much more. For example, you can explore top online casinos in Quebec and play comfortably at home. There…

One of the most infamous members of the Chicago Outfit and the Hole in the Wall Gang burglary ring, mobster Frank Cullotta also ended up providing law enforcement with key information on the mob's activities in Vegas - and was one of the primary sources for the legendary book-turned-movie Casino. Although he had a reputation as a crackerjack thief…

The history of gambling runs back to early human civilizations. For the longest time, many forms of gambling have existed. The earliest mention of casinos in a movie is seen in the 1910 German drama " Arsène Lupin Contra Sherlock Holmes ", where actors play cards in a casino and win larger amounts of cash. Since then, there have been many gambling…

LAS VEGAS: Mobsters who end up sleeping with the fishes are usually never seen again. But climate change has a way of messing even with the mafia, and a watery grave outside Las Vegas is starting to cough up Sin City's darkest secrets. Lake Mead, which can be reached from the Las Vegas Strip by a short ride in the trunk of a car with your hands and…

LAS VEGAS (AFP) - Mobsters who end up sleeping with the fishes are usually never seen again. But climate change has a way of messing even with the mafia, and a watery grave outside Las Vegas is starting to cough up Sin City's darkest secrets. Lake Mead, which can be reached from the Las Vegas Strip by a short ride in the trunk of a car with your…

Pop singer Katy Perry received a ceremonial key to the Las Vegas Strip in June, highlighting her headliner appearance at Southern Nevada's newest megaresort. The key ceremony also can be seen as symbolically unlocking the one-year anniversary of Resorts World Las Vegas, the most expensive hotel-casino in Nevada history at $4.3 billion. Perry is…

LAS VEGAS - It's the mob guy who went missing after skimming from the Stardust casino. No, it's the lake resort manager hunted down by the Chicago Outfit. Could it be the work of a biker gang muscling in on Mafia turf? Or maybe someone just fell off a boat after one too many. Ever since the bodies started turning up this month in Lake Mead - the…

It's the body that has rejuvenated the public's fascination with The Mob. In underworld parlance, the unfortunate male victim was wearing a metal overcoat in the shape of a barrel and had languished on the bed of shrinking Lake Mead in Nevada for decades. Until, that is, the critically receding waters of America's biggest man-made lake near Las…

Issues like bail reform and mayoral control made headlines in recent weeks as Albany struggled to come to an agreement on the state's budget for fiscal year 2023. But among the final details to be decided upon were the nuts and bolts of downstate casino license applications. As the budget makes clear what will be required of an applicant, it seems…

The gambling industry has seen a lot of growth over the last few decades. Today, you can bet on live dealer games from the comfort of your home. And that's not all; you can even participate in crypto gambling. Yes, virtual currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litcoin, have become the order of the day in online casinos. If those developments don't…

Casinos are a haven for the rich, famous, and lucky to be able to play games of chance. They can also be a place where you can partake in some friendly competition with friends or strangers. As such, gambling outlets make a perfect place to shoot a movie. But which casino movies are most realistic and what do they tell about strategy? We watched…

Movies depict casinos and gambling with varying degrees of accuracy. In this article, we'll take a look at how realistic the interpretation of the casino environment is in 5 widely acclaimed films. We'll rate the authenticity of the scenes and implications about gambling they convey and organize the list from the most bogus to the most life-like…

When you think of casinos, what comes to mind? Money, glamour, and most likely some kind of drama are involved as well! Here are some great films you should see. When you think of gambling movies, what comes to mind? A lot of people might say "Rounders" or "Ocean's Eleven" with their iconic movie scenes. But there are many other films that also…

Illegal gambling exists despite law enforcement's better efforts to the contrary. Gambling rings are popular in even high-risk jurisdictions where the law shows no leniency to illegal operations. Even in countries that regulate activities such as sports betting, illegal gambling rings find a way to be. That begs the question of why. Police have…

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Martin Scorsese's Casino is considered by fans and critics alike to be the last word in Casino-related movies. Despite its initial screening dating back more than two decades to 1995, this award-winning film is still considered the top in its genre. But did you know that it was inspired by true events? But whether you are a fan of playing at…

The former casino owner died of cancer at the age of 79, praised by his Las Vegas business leader for his clean business records before it became clear that he was actually a mob frontman. Allen R, CEO of Argent Corporation, who owned four casinos on the Las Vegas Strip during its heyday. Glick's family announced that they died of cancer on August…

MYSTERY WIRE - One of the most important figures in the history of organized crime died quietly in Southern California a few days ago. Allen Glick was once considered to be the boy wonder of the Nevada casino industry, but in reality, was a front man for the mob. Allen R. Glick's initials - A.R.G - inspired the name of his company, Argent…

MYSTERY WIRE - One of the most important figures in the history of organized crime died quietly in Southern California a few days ago. Allen Glick was once considered to be the boy wonder of the Nevada casino industry, but in reality, was a front man for the mob. Allen R. Glick's initials - A.R.G - inspired the name of his company, Argent…

Las Vegas is the home of gambling in the USA, and the heart of the casino world in the U.S. The format for American sports-betting lines was invented by Nevada bookmakers, and Las Vegas is host to the annual World Series of Poker, a series of poker tournaments culminating in the $10000 buy-in WSOP main event, where a world poker champion is…

Helmed by Martin Scorsese, 'Casino' is a 1995 epic crime drama film of radiant importance that follows mafia associate Sam'Ace' Rothstein, who rubs shoulders with Vegas Mafia to secure himself a lucrative position in the casino business. In no time, he rises to be an influential figure in the mafia underworld of the city, but his friend, Nicky, and…

Casino is a casino-themed movie that always sparks controversy! Directed by Martin Scorsese, the stakes were high with this movie as Scorsese's reputation was reaching dizzying heights. Classics by the director would be hard to beat, and with just one Oscar win and only being the director's 10 highest-grossing film, many people would shrug it off…

Gambling is - by its very nature - the perfect subject for a great story. You take a risk. You anticipate a reward. The bigger the gamble, the greater the payoff. Bet it all. Lose it all. Win it all. Fundamentally, everything in life is a gamble: the relationship, the job, the family. Simply existing, from day to day, is little more than a series…