For the ones that have never been to a casino or have no idea of what a casino is like would have seen it for the first time in a film. If you’re seeing a casino for the first time in a film, then you will be fascinated by the wheel spinning or the way cards are dealt so professionally. Casinos have gained much popularity through movies. The number of casinos has increased thanks to the influence of movies. There have been many blockbuster movies that have reinforced the thought that casinos are the place to be if you want to have a good time.

The look

Usually, in films that portray casinos, make sure to represent a casino or Vegas as a dreamland cinematically. Some movies show gambling as a nefarious activity and some underground casinos where a lot of illegal deals take place. There have also been shootouts in casinos like in the movie ‘Rush Hour 2’. The games introduced to the audience is also not

Characters

Cinema has a way of portraying a place or a character. It is the same when it comes to a Casino, they usually have a very charming man who walks into a casino, and this makes us all feel like we want to be that guy. The guy is usually the protagonist and is playing roulette or poker against the antagonist. The good guy always wins. The movies also portray casinos as a must-to-do list when they party. Especially if it is a bachelor’s party then going to a casino is like the basic rule of it.

Action plot

If there is an action plot, then there is no better place than a Casino. Although expensive to shoot, it is ideal as it gives the dramatic effect for a shootout or a big fight. A plot where the main villain owns the casino and the protagonist, who is a common man hunts down the villain to challenge him is a typical plot we’ve seen in many films. There are also movies like ‘Hangover’ that have comedic scenes at the casino, but the exuberance is portrayed.

The ambience and experience

A movie is an exaggerated form of reality and when someone wins the way it is portrayed is that it will leave the watchers stunned. The celebration of a win would make the viewers want to be the person who won. This makes them want to go to a casino and try out their luck.

Which are your favourite casino movies? Were you tempted to go to a casino after watching them? You can ponder on these questions, and if your answer is yes, then it does prove that the show business has helped the casino business.