There’s something about the bright lights and clinking sounds of a slot machine that gets people excited and lured into gambling. But what many don’t realise is that it’s not by accident, casinos are designed in a way that plays on human psychology to keep people gambling for as long as possible. From free drinks to comps, casinos use all sorts of methods to keep you in the building and playing all night.
They are sexy and exciting places where you can mix with other people and try your luck at games like poker, roulette or blackjack. The music is usually upbeat and loud and there are always plenty of places to eat and drink inside. Casinos also have entertainment options like live music and shows.
In addition, they often have an in-house marketing department that works to attract high rollers and keep them coming back for more. They offer perks like free rooms, dinners and even airline tickets to big spenders. These are called “comps” and they are based on the amount of money you spend, how much time you play and what stakes you play at.
The story of Casino revolves around the rise and fall of Sam “Ace” Rothstein (Robert De Niro) who is one of Vegas’ last honest operators in a rough racket. Director Martin Scorsese reunites his ‘Godfather’ pairing of Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci to give excellent performances that make the film worth watching. There are some scenes of truly hellacious violence that Scorsese had to edit down to avoid an NC-17 rating, but they still manage to shock.
