Casino is a Martin Scorsese movie about crime, money, and power. It is an epic tale of greed and corruption that spans across the mob, politicians, unions, and casinos of Las Vegas. The movie is a true thriller and, even at three hours long, never drags or runs out of steam. It also happens to be one of the most sexy movies ever made by Scorsese.

The movie is based on the non-fiction book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas by Nicholas Pileggi. The book reveals the complex web of corruption that was centered in Las Vegas and had tendrils extending to the Teamsters unions, Chicago mob, and even the Midwest mafia. The movie lays bare the many facets of this corrupt world, capturing every nuance of greed and betrayal with a remarkable degree of accuracy.

Like any other business, casinos have certain goals that they want to accomplish and they work to encourage gamblers to spend their money repeatedly in order to achieve these goals. To do this, they offer perks and incentives to their loyal players. These rewards can be anything from free drinks and meals to hotel rooms and event tickets. These perks, known as comps, make the gambling experience more enjoyable for the player.

In addition to offering these perks, the casinos create an environment that is designed to stimulate the senses of the patrons. The flashing lights, bright colors, and constant movement are meant to energize the patrons and keep them engaged in the gambling experience. They also use psychological tactics, such as near wins on slot machines that are programmed to come tantalizingly close to a win, to keep players playing.