Hollywood has always had a massive fascination with the glitz, glamour, and inherent danger of the casino floor.

Whether you are a seasoned high-roller or just a casual fan, these legendary casino films are absolute must-watches.

Martin Scorsese's Masterpiece: Casino

Starring Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, 'Casino' offers a brutal, unflinching look at how the mafia ran the Vegas Strip.

The film brilliantly captures the era before massive corporate mega-resorts took over and sterilized the city.

• De Niro plays Sam 'Ace' Rothstein, a genius sports handicapper tasked with running the most profitable casino in town
• The film perfectly illustrates how greed and unpredictable human emotions can destroy even the most profitable criminal enterprise
• The costume design and incredibly accurate set pieces perfectly recreate the neon-soaked excess of the 1970s

The Slick Heist and the Poker Underground

If you prefer slick, stylish entertainment over gritty realism, the 2001 remake of 'Ocean's Eleven' is absolute perfection.

For fans of intense card games, the 1998 film 'Rounders' is credited with helping launch the global Texas Hold'em boom.

Watching these classics is the perfect way to experience the thrill of the casino without ever risking a single dollar.