Casinos are a unique place where people come together to wager money on games of chance. While most casinos add a host of amenities to encourage patrons to gamble, such as restaurants, free drinks and stage shows, the core purpose of a casino remains gambling. With music blaring and coins clinking, the atmosphere is meant to be exciting and stimulating.
In this film, Martin Scorsese captures the essence of casino life. He recruits his usual excellent cast of actors, most notably Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, who both give stellar performances. But it is Sharon Stone who elevates the movie with her role as ginger McKenna, a sexy blonde hustler who is unrelenting in her pursuit of men. She is both a sexy vixen and a tragic figure.
Something about the casino environment seems to encourage people to cheat, steal and scam their way into a jackpot. That is why many casinos spend a lot of time and money on security. The elaborate surveillance systems offer a high-tech eye-in-the-sky, watching every table, window and doorway. They can also be adjusted to focus on specific suspicious patrons by security workers in a room filled with banks of monitors.
The movie teaches us that it is important for a casino to promote responsible gambling. This should be done through features that allow patrons to set deposit limits, self-exclusion tools and reality checks. In addition, it is important for a casino to have a robust customer support system that is available 24/7 via live chat and email. This will improve the casino experience and build trust with customers.