Casino Royale, Casino, 21, Rounders, Mississippi Grind: Memorable Quotes in 5 of the Best Casino Set Scenes in Film History

From Robert De Niro in Casino to Matt Damon in Rounders to more recent classics like Mississippi Grind starring the incredible Ben Mendelsohn, Casinos have been a regular fixture in Cinema since the beginning of motion picture.

With the popularity of Mobile Games, The Fan Carpet and our friends at Casinowizard which posts casino News take a look at 5 of the best that have graced the silver screen over the years...

Casino Royale (Martin Campbell, 2006)
“I’m sorry. That last hand… nearly killed me” – James Bond

Casino Royale traces the early career of James Bond. His first “007” mission leads him to Le Chiffre (MADS MIKKELSEN), banker to the world’s terrorists. In order to stop him, and bring down the terrorist network, Bond must beat Le Chiffre in a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale. Bond is initially annoyed when a beautiful Treasury official, Vesper Lynd (EVA GREEN), is assigned to deliver his stake for the game and watch over the government’s money. But, as Bond and Vesper survive a series of lethal attacks by Le Chiffre and his henchmen, a mutual attraction develops that leads them both into further danger and events that will shape Bond’s life forever.

Casino (Martin Scorsese, 1996)
“I was so good that when I bet, I can change the odds for every bookmaker in the country” – Ace Rothestein

The story of a Jewish front man for the Las Vegas Mob and his wife who jinxes the operation. Based on the real-life story of Frank ‘Lefty’ Rosenthal and Tony ‘The Ant’ Spilotro.

21 (Robert Luketic, 2008)
“It’s a game with memory, the cards drawn are the past and the one’s to come are future”- Jill

“And the best part?…. It’s beatable!” – Micky

Based on Ben Mezrich’s New York Times bestseller “Bringing Down the House: The True Story of six M.I.T. Kids Who Took Vegas for Millions”, 21 stars Academy® Award winner KEVIN SPACEY, KATE BOSWORTH (Superman Returns), hot British actor JIM STURGESS (Across the Universe, The Other Boleyn Girl) and Academy® Award nominee LAURENCE FISHBURNE (The Matrix). Directed by ROBERT LUKETIC (Legally Blonde, Monster-in-Law) and produced by DANA BRUNETTI (American Beauty), MICHAEL DE LUCA (American History X), and KEVIN SPACEY (American Beauty), 21 is a thrilling ride into the world of gambling and the consequences of greed.

Ben Campbell (Sturgess) is a shy but brilliant M.I.T. student who finds his way to pay for his schooling through playing cards. Ben is recruited to join a group of super intelligent students lead by professor Micky Rosa (Spacey) who travel to Vegas each weekend to take on the casinos at Blackjack with their knowledge of beating the odds. Having figured out an intricate system of signals the team start seeing the money roll in. Ben finds himself getting drawn deeper and deeper into the high flying lifestyle, the money and falls for the charms of his sexy teammate, Jill Taylor (Bosworth). With so much money at stake the real challenge becomes staying one step ahead of the casinos before they rumble the scam.

Rounders (John Dahl, 1998)
“I want him to think that I am pondering a call, but all I’m really thinkin’ about is Vegas and the Mirage” – Mike McDermott

Damon is Mike McDermott, a law student who has given up his true talent (and love), gambling, when he loses all of his money to Teddy KGB (Malkovich in a hilarious role). Months later, when his friend Worm (Norton) gets out of jail and is on a strict deadline to repay a $15,000 debt to Teddy, he must decide whether or not to help his friend, threatening his student status and relationship with his girlfriend (Mol). Tightly written, beautifully photographed by the brilliant Escoffier, and well-played all across the board (particularly by Norton), this is a work of slick, enjoyable entertainment.

Mississippi Grind (Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, 2015)
“Get another sweet, little, old lady to yell "Bingo!”” - Gerry

Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) is a talented, but struggling poker player about to be swallowed up by his unshakable gambling habit, when his luck begins to change after he meets the young, charismatic Curtis (Ryan Reynolds). Gerry convinces his new lucky charm to hit the road with him, towards a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. The highs and lows unveil the duo’s true characters and motivations, and an undeniable bond forms between them.