Casinos are fun places that offer an adrenaline rush, a sense of socializing and the chance to try your luck at games like poker, blackjack, roulette, and slot machines. They’re often decorated with bright colors and flashy lights, and the music is upbeat. They’re also designed to be safe spaces where you can enjoy a variety of entertainment options.

The games are usually the main attraction at a casino. They’re exciting competitions of skill and strategy, while some are easier for beginners to grasp. Most casinos have a wide variety of table games, and some even have live dealers for an immersive experience. There are also many slots that are designed to be quick, easy and exciting.

There’s something about gambling that encourages people to cheat and steal, and casinos spend a lot of time, money and energy on security. Dealers keep a close eye on patrons and can spot blatant cheating such as palming cards or marking dice. Pit bosses and table managers have a broader view of the tables and watch betting patterns that could indicate a scam. Elaborate surveillance systems provide a “camera-in-the-sky” that can be adjusted to focus on specific suspicious patrons.

While Scorsese’s film is about the seedy underbelly of Sin City, he doesn’t glorify it. Indeed, a few scenes of truly hellacious violence—like a popped eyeball and a baseball bat-beating—had to be cut to avoid an NC-17 rating. Yet, even amidst the film’s dark imagery and brutally skewed violence, Casino is a nostalgic reminder of what Las Vegas once was.