by Ronan Smalls
There are many gambling, casino and Las Vegas movies. Make popcorn and enjoy our list of the best movies about casinos.
5. Any Number Can Win (1963)
Featuring Jean Gabin and Alain Delon in the lead roles, this film doesn’t even cover the environment of regular casino players. It focuses mainly on casinos as an opportunity to easily get quick money. And how? They plan to rob the biggest casino. You can look forward to classic, exciting French-Italian direction with a romantic plot. Although this film offers a casino theme only marginally, it does have some lessons that can be useful in everyday life.
4. Winning Streak (2012)
Although many of today’s players want to know how to win at slots, this Spanish film made in 2012 describes the problematic situation of a man trying to figure out how to win money on roulette. There are certain winning strategies for roulette, but this is nothing compared to the system invented by the hero of the film. He revealed the real secret of roulette and came up with a real bundle of money. And what’s the best thing about the whole movie? It describes the real story of the Spanish Pelay family.
3. Casino Royale (2006)
This time it’s a classic that occurs in a poker environment. James Bond (Daniel Craig) competes over a chip-filled table with his enemies. The infamous 007 is not yet allowed to kill and must, therefore, rely on his playing skills. Before you start on a challenging poker tournament or try online poker, you can be inspired by this star-studded and award-winning movie.
2. Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
An absolute classic that almost everyone knows. If you haven’t seen it yet, fix it immediately. The atmosphere of casinos in Las Vegas offers a unique atmosphere, which is completed by a stellar cast of the film, led by George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The main goal is to rob casinos, but during that time, there will be scenes that will be useful to players. What is common is the fact that for a successful robbery and a winning game, you need a perfect plan and a little luck.
1. 21 (2008)
How to solve financial problems during study? Gambling may not be the best way, but the results can be very interesting. This is another example of beating the system with actual card counting techniques. The movie is based on an actual MIT blackjack team which plundered casinos till the late ’90s. For lovers of the analytical approach to gambling, this film is perfect.
