At casinos, champagne glasses clink and tourists and locals mingle, creating an incredible buzz that is as much about socializing as it is about trying one’s luck at gambling. Casinos can be a fun place to try your luck, but it’s easy to lose track of time and money when the drinks flow and the slots spin. It’s important to budget your time and money so you don’t end up spending more than you intended on a single visit.

Most casinos accept all bets within an established limit, and as a result, it is rare that any one game will cost the casino more than it can afford to pay. Because of this virtual assurance of gross profit, casinos offer big bettors extravagant inducements in the form of free spectacular entertainment, transportation and elegant living quarters. Lesser bettors are offered reduced-fare transportation, hotel rooms, food, gifts and free play on slot machines.

Casino is a movie about corruption, betrayal and violence and it’s clear that Scorsese has no intention of softening the blow of the story. Scenes involving torture, the attempted murder of De Niro’s character and Joe Pesci’s character being buried alive in a cornfield are not for the faint of heart. However, the violence is not purely for shock value; it is faithfully depicting real-life events.

Consumers almost always trust each other more than they do brands, so it’s critical to use customer testimonials to drive new business and attract existing customers. Showcase positive reviews on your website, social media and in your marketing campaigns.