In the casino business, winning is often as much about chance as it is about strategy. Gambling machines, poker rooms, blackjack tables, keno and other games of chance are what attract patrons and generate the billions in profits casinos make every year. While musical shows, lighted fountains and lavish hotels may help draw in crowds, they would not exist without the games of chance.

Casino is a masterpiece of style, pace and storytelling from Martin Scorsese, who manages to pack his movie full of violence, treachery and avarice yet keep it a lean, mean thriller until the very end. It is also a film that makes you feel for the characters because they are all so believable.

A casino’s security staff is always on the lookout for cheating and stealing by patrons. On the gaming floor, dealers have a close eye on each game to ensure that rules are followed and that players do not cheat by palming, marking or switching cards or dice. Table managers and pit bosses have a wider view of the action at the table, watching for betting patterns that could indicate cheating. And, of course, the casino has cameras everywhere to monitor patrons for suspicious behavior. In addition to the gambling, a casino offers its patrons many other amenities including fine restaurants, luxurious hotels and cutting-edge technology. It is important to promote these other aspects of the casino so prospective customers and visitors know that it is not just about the gambling.