A casino is a facility that houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are a fun place to spend time and money, but they are not for everyone. Often, gamblers are looking for more than just the chance to win. They also want to feel good. Providing food, drink, entertainment and other amenities to make customers feel good will improve their experience at a casino and keep them coming back for more.
While other movies only show a glimpse of the fun and excitement of Vegas, Casino is an epic history lesson about how Las Vegas became a gambling empire. It lays bare how the mob controlled and later lost control of this desert city. The movie is an amazing piece of work, and it showcases the talents of the entire cast, especially Robert De Niro as mobster Paul Santoro and Sharon Stone as blonde hustler Ginger McKenna.
Something about the nature of gambling encourages people to cheat, steal or scam their way into a jackpot. Casinos are a business, and they must protect their bottom line by making sure that the house always wins. Consequently, casinos employ many security measures to ensure that only legitimate bets are made. They use elaborate surveillance systems that give them a high-tech “eye-in-the-sky,” and they monitor every table, window and doorway.
In addition, casinos reward big bettors with comps such as free shows and hotel rooms. The number of comps a patron receives depends on the amount they wager and how long they play. Comps can also include limo service and airline tickets.