Gambling predates the written word; dice made of bones have been discovered at prehistoric sites. Today, the concept of amassing a fortune in moments remains attractive. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look at the games and the glitz of casinos.
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Join Chuck and Josh as they roll the dice on the fascinating world of casinos, exploring everything from the ancient origins of gambling with prehistoric dice made from carved knuckle bones to the rise of modern Las Vegas. They dive into the inner workings of casinos, breaking down popular games like blackjack, roulette, and craps, explaining why the house always has a statistical edge, and sharing insider tips on casino security and etiquette. You'll also learn about the surprising legal loophole that allowed Native American casinos to flourish and discover why those free drinks and missing clocks are all part of a carefully orchestrated plan to keep you playing.
"And know what that movie was about? Yeah, the MIT Blackjack team. For the movie 21. — Josh references the movie 21 when discussing card counting and the MIT Blackjack team."
— Josh
"That was a good movie, too. That was a great movie. Bugsy. — Chuck mentions the movie Bugsy when discussing the famous gangster Bugsy Siegel's role in Las Vegas casino history."
— Chuck
"Do you know my favorite casino or favorite Scorsese movies casino? — Josh mentions Casino as his favorite Scorsese movie, possibly edging out Goodfellas."
— Josh
GoodFellas
1990
2h 25m
★ 8.5
"I used to say it was a close second to Goodfellas — Josh compares Casino to Goodfellas when discussing his favorite Scorsese films."
— Josh
Mean Streets
1973
1h 51m
★ 7.1
"I've not seen mean streets. Should I? — Chuck mentions Mean Streets as one of Scorsese's early films with De Niro, and Josh asks if he should watch it."
— Josh
Ocean's Eleven
2001
1h 56m
★ 7.5
"And in oceans 11, if you remember, one of the little tricks they used — Josh references a scene from Ocean's Eleven when discussing casino security cameras."
— Josh
"anybody who's ever seen that Simpsons episode knows that it's a boon for the community — Josh references a Simpsons episode about casinos coming to town when discussing their economic impact."
— Josh
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