The casino environment is arguably the most perfect setting ever conceived for cinematic storytelling.

For decades, films have used the spin of the roulette wheel or the turn of a card to build unbearable suspense.

James Bond and the Game of Baccarat

No character in cinematic history is more heavily associated with glamorous casino gambling than James Bond.

The most famous modern iteration occurred in the 2006 reboot "Casino Royale," starring Daniel Craig.

• James Bond established the trope of the sophisticated, tuxedo-clad gambler
• "Casino Royale" popularized Texas Hold'em for a massive mainstream audience
• Bond's nonchalant attitude toward massive losses defines his character

Beating the House in Hollywood

Hoffman's autistic savant character, Raymond, possesses the incredible ability to memorize the exact cards played from a multi-deck shoe.

The scene where they descend an escalator in matching grey suits has become an unforgettable piece of pop culture.

Martin Scorsese's "Casino"

Instead of focusing on a single game, Martin Scorsese's 1995 epic "Casino" exposes the brutal inner workings of the entire industry.

One iconic scene details exactly how the casino ensures the money flows from the tables directly into the vault.

They remind us that within the walls of a casino, absolutely anything can happen when the cards are dealt.