Beneath the veneer of flashing lights, free cocktails, and raucous gambling action, casinos are built on a bedrock of mathematics, engineered to slowly bleed patrons of their cash. For years, mathematically inclined minds have been trying to turn the tables by harnessing the laws of probability and game theory to exploit weaknesses in a rigged system. But even with the most sophisticated mathematicians working for them, casinos can’t hide from their inherent house edge.

The moment you walk into a casino, you’re already starting down a slippery slope. Casinos are intentionally designed to be labyrinthine, so it’s easy to lose track of time and your money. Plus, booze lowers inhibitions and clouds judgment. Add to that the fact that slots and table games have a tendency to make you feel like you’re winning when you’re not, and you can see why people get hooked on gambling.

Casino is an epic tale of greed and corruption, and although it’s impossible to root for any of the movie’s characters (except Sharon Stone’s Ginger), we can still admire Scorsese’s ability to expose the truth about this notorious desert town. The film reveals the intricate web of mob influence that centered in Vegas, with tendrils reaching out to politicians, Teamsters unions, Chicago mafia families, and Midwest mafia families based out of Kansas City.

A reputable casino will promote responsible gambling by offering features like deposit limits, self-exclusion tools, and reality checks. It should also offer quick and reliable withdrawals, a key factor in building trust. It should also have a strong customer support team that can be contacted via live chat, email or phone.