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Top Casino Heist Films and the Psychology of Risk

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Exploring the psychology behind the thrill of casino heist films, from calculated risk to the dark side of gambling addiction.
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  • Ocean's Eleven highlights the appeal of strategic gambling, emphasizing careful assessment and controlled stakes, but also the unpredictability of risk.
  • Casino portrays the allure and entrapment of gambling addiction, serving as a cautionary tale about the high personal costs of unchecked greed and compulsion.
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Steven Soderbergh, Martin Scorsese, IMDb, Ocean's Eleven, Casino, Now You See Me
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