A casino is a place where people gamble and play games of chance. Your grandmother might enjoy taking weekend bus trips to the nearest casino with her friends. These establishments also offer buffets and drinks, and are open for most, if not all of the day. They are visually stimulating, with bright colors and flashing lights, and are designed to keep players engaged.
Besides the flashing lights and noises, casinos also have a number of psychological tricks up their sleeves to make players want to spend more money. For example, they often display “near wins” (scratch cards, coins falling into the slot machine, etc.) to make players feel like they are so close to winning that the jackpot is just around the corner, motivating them to continue playing in the hope of hitting that big payout.
One of the things that makes this movie so good is the complexity of its characters and the performances from Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. Unlike movies like Goodfellas, which go over the top with their repartee, Casino gives its characters depth and allows them to change and evolve throughout the course of the film.
Another thing that sets this movie apart from other mafia movies is its focus on history and how Vegas has swallowed up and spit out mob families time and time again. It is a fascinating look at a city that has been shaped by greed and power and, in many ways, operates much like Disneyland.