Casino Chronicles: Where Betting Legends Come Alive
In the glitzy chaos of Las Vegas, power, money, and betrayal entwine when a meticulous casino operator's empire is threatened by his mobster friend and a tumultuous love affair, leading to inevitable downfall and violent consequences.
Casino Trivia
What is the name of the first legal casino in the world? (Hard)
#1: Casino de Monte-Carlo
#2: Resorts World Las Vegas
#3: The Venetian Macao
#4: Trump Taj Mahal
What is the longest-running casino in Las Vegas still in operation? (Advanced)
#1: Flamingo
#2: The D
#3: El Cortez
#4: Four Queens
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Casino Fun Facts
The most famous gambler in history, Archie Karas, turned $50 into $40 million in Las Vegas between 1992 and 1995 but eventually lost it all.
The first slot machine, invented in 1895 by Charles Fey, was called the Liberty Bell.
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