Casino O’lock at the Movies Casino O’lock at the Movies
“All of life’s a gamble.” This is probably why Hollywood has such a fascination with the concept, evidenced by the long list of gambling... Casino O’lock at the Movies

“All of life’s a gamble.” This is probably why Hollywood has such a fascination with the concept, evidenced by the long list of gambling films movie houses have produced over the course of history. Whether it’s the movie’s central subject matter or a mere device to move a plot along, casino games make for exciting movie themes. While films featuring UK online casinos as a central theme are yet to be made, you can feast your eyes on a long list of casino movies that have kept viewers at the edge of their seats and explored the lavish world of casino lifestyle. From classics like Rounders and Casino Royale to intriguing plots like Molly’s Game and 21 all the way to exhilarating heist films like the Ocean’s franchise, you’ll never run out of good casino flicks to enjoy (when not gambling yourself). Here are some of the most notable casino films you should definitely consider seeing/re-watching:

  1. Casino Royale

    Casino Royale’s plot is so good they had to make the movie twice to give it due emphasis in the Bond franchise. A favourite among 007 and casino film fans alike, the 2006 remake of the 1967 original film puts the famed agent at odds with banker and global terrorist Le Chiffre in an against all odds poker game that puts international security at stake.

  2. Casino

    Martin Scorsese’s 1996 gangster masterpiece portrays two sides to Las Vegas—its invigorating, almost addicting glitz and glamour juxtaposed with its dark, often brutal underbelly characterized by cruel and dangerous dealings. Robert DeNiro plays Ace Rothstein, a mob-allied Las Vegas casino operator living a fairly quiet and civilized life with wife Ginger, until an agenda-driven boyhood friend, turned mafia lynchpin in the person of Nicky Santoro (played by Joe Pesci) arrives to disrupt his peaceful life. Casino is a story of greed, power, deception, money, and murder—all of which depict the dark and harsh realities of the life of a casino gangster.

  3. Rounders

    John Dahl’s critically acclaimed Rounders film is often regarded as the number one poker film of all time (and not just because it stars a very young and dapper Matt Damon). A law student with a penchant for poker, Mike McDermont (Damon) vows to take his hands off the poker table and focus on his studies after losing big time to a Russian mobster by the name of Teddy KGB (played by John Malkovich). Mike is able to keep true to his word until childhood friend Lester Murphy comes out of prison, when he found himself back in the claws of gambling to help his friend repay money owed to his nemesis.

  1. Rain Man

    While Barry Levinson’s Rain Man is no huge casino heist or mafia-linked casino mob thriller, it counts as one of the most iconic Vegas films, exploring and even crossing the boundaries of what’s legal in gambling circles. This touching story of an autistic savant Raymond Babbit (played by Dustin Hoffman) is one of the very first films to bring to card counting to light.

The best thing about the modern casino lifestyle is that you no longer need to leave home and endure the woes of travel just to have spin at gambling. Nowadays, gamers have access to UK online casinos through trusted sites like NetEnt Casino, which bring together fully licensed online casinos that ensure the safest and most enjoyable gaming experience for all. NetEnt is undergoing a major redesign to provide you an even better online gambling and casino experience from the best and most trusted names and brands in the industry. While you can live vicariously through your favourite casino movie characters, it is a lot more fun experiencing the thrill of gambling first hand!

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Jon Dingle Editor

A film journalist, writer and a filmmaker in business for over 20 years. I am passionate about movies, television series, music and online games.