Hollywood has always had a massive fascination with the glitz, glamour, and inherent danger of the casino floor.

From gritty mobster epics to slick, fast-paced heist movies, the genre has produced some of the greatest films in history.

Martin Scorsese’s Masterpiece: Casino

Martin Scorsese’s epic film ‘Casino’ is widely considered the greatest and most accurate portrayal of 1970s Las Vegas.

It is essentially a three-hour masterclass on how organized crime skimmed millions of dollars directly from the counting rooms.

• De Niro plays Sam ‘Ace’ Rothstein, a genius sports handicapper tasked with running the most profitable casino in town
• The film perfectly illustrates how greed and unpredictable human emotions can destroy even the most profitable criminal enterprise
• The costume design and incredibly accurate set pieces perfectly recreate the neon-soaked excess of the 1970s

Modern Classics: Ocean’s Eleven and Rounders

George Clooney and Brad Pitt star in the ultimate casino heist movie, perfectly capturing the modern, luxurious vibe of the Bellagio.

Starring Matt Damon, ‘Rounders’ dives deep into the gritty underground poker clubs of New York City, far away from the bright lights of Vegas.

Watching these classics is the perfect way to experience the thrill of the casino without ever risking a single dollar.