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Many of Hollywood's gambling movies tend to focus on the glamour and glitz of the casino, whether this means ripping them off as in "Ocean's 11" or how they function, as seen in Martin Scorsese's "Casino." But Paul Schrader's The Card Counter is a totally different kettle of fish. It tells the story of a quiet broken man, who's trying to do the right thing for others. The movie is certainly a slow burn and many viewers might find this frustrating. But the story arch builds drama gradually.

So you're an Apple fanboy and are looking for online slots for your lovely iPhone? Well, we have a few doozies for you. These slots have apps that can be downloaded either from the online casinos that feature them or from the Apple Store. All of these slots offer the best gaming experience. They also all offer a free play facility. This means that you can practice on them for as long as you like. Only once you're feeling comfortable with their gameplay should you switch up to using real cash.

No movie catches those early years of the building of las Vegas better than Scorsese's Casino. Set in a fictional Tangiers Casino, it tells the story of the casino's manager, Lefty Rosenthal. Trying to run an upright establishment, ut with the mafia wanting their cut, and a crazy mobster constantly undermining him, Rosenthal has to walk a fine line. When things do go sideways, the movie descends into the dark and grim universe of the mafia's underbelly. Robert De Nero absolutely nails the part.