A casino is a gambling establishment that offers a wide variety of games of chance. It can also offer other entertainment options such as shows, restaurants and free drinks. Casinos are typically decorated in bright colors, often red, because it is believed that it makes people lose track of time. They may also have gaudy floor and wall coverings. Casinos often reward players with complimentary goods and services, known as comps, based on the amount of money they spend.
Gamblers are a diverse group, from regulars strutting their stuff with confidence to those trying to make back the money they lost on their last visit. But they all share one thing in common – they want to have fun! With music blaring, coins clinking and champagne glasses clinking, the atmosphere at a casino is intoxicating.
Something about the sheer amount of money in a casino inspires greed and corruption in many players. That is why so many casinos are rife with schemes to cheat, steal and scam their way to a jackpot.
Casino features a cast of venal and slimy characters, but it is Sharon Stone who carries the film with her charismatic performance as sexy blonde hustler Ginger McKenna. Her sexy smile and her ability to keep men at her feet are infectious, even as she manipulates them with lies and threats. With the help of some deft editing and taut narration, Casino keeps its energy up throughout its three-hour runtime.