A casino is a place where people can play gambling games and place bets on those games. While some casinos add luxuries like restaurants, free drinks, and stage shows, they are usually defined by their main activity: gaming. Whether you are playing blackjack, poker or even just a game of slots, it’s easy to get lost in the fun and excitement that surrounds casinos. From the glitzy lights to the sound of coins clinking, the casino experience is truly unparalleled.

Many of us are familiar with the infamous Las Vegas casinos. We hear about the stories of mobsters, mob-owned businesses, and the rise of huge gambling corporations that make the city mint money in billions every year. Casino, the Martin Scorsese epic, lays bare all of this history while still giving audiences a taste of the excitement that a casino can offer.

While we know that casinos aren’t all about winning, they certainly help people lose. Players spend hours at a slot machine, losing their money while trapped in a trance-like state. For some, it is a way to escape from the pain of their lives and for others it is a way to relieve stress. Regardless, the casino experience is something that we all want to try and the reasons for wanting to do so are varied.