You walk into a twinkly casino with a wallet full of cash and the intent to have some fun and perhaps enjoy a round or two of drinks. Hours later, you don’t know what time it is, how many rounds of drinks you’ve had or where your money went.

You’ve been tricked into losing hundreds or even thousands of dollars based on the roll of a dice, a spin of a wheel or the draw of a card. How is it that people who work hard for their money and make reasoned financial decisions on a day-to-day basis can squander it in such an irresponsible manner?

The answer, according to business Insider: casinos are designed to keep you gambling. Bright lights, upbeat music and cheerful noises create a manufactured euphoria that is difficult to resist. Curved paths and strategically placed gaming tables are designed to catch your eye as you wander the casino, encouraging you to try your luck at a slot or a table game.

Casinos also offer free food and drinks, a chance to socialize with other gamblers and a selection of concerts and comedy acts. While luck plays a huge role in winning casino games, learning new strategies and improving your skill can boost your chances of success and make the experience more rewarding.

Unlike many films that show the glamorous side of Las Vegas with flashy neon signs, opulent rooms and plenty of partying, Casino digs deeper, showing the city’s past ties to organized crime. The movie is filled with drama and suspense and features terrific performances by Robert De Niro as Ace Rothstein, Sharon Stone as Ginger McKenna and Joe Pesci as mobster Nicky Santoro.