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The Best Movies About Gambling

February 14, 2022May 26, 2020 by admin

The world of casinos and gambling has long been a fascination of many storytellers working in Hollywood over the years. The list of movies, good and bad, that are set in this industry is long and quite varied. It must be something to do with the thrill of the stakes – winning or losing.

Perhaps it’s the flashing lights, the discordant cacophony of sounds, or the massive amounts of money that exchanges hands on a daily basis, but land-based casinos often bear the brunt of player frustration when it comes to losing. However, the perpetrators soon realise that crime and casinos don’t really mix and anyone who has ever felt tempted to take out their frustrations on fellow players or casino staff or property would be wise to remember that there is generally a decent sized team of burly men tasked with keeping the casino floor safe at all times.

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