Lights, Camera, Action: Real-World Casinos Used in Iconic Movies

Story by Chris Gore

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From the Bellagio's iconic fountains to Caesars Palace's Roman-inspired glamour, these real-world casinos have graced the silver screen and become cinematic legends in their own right.

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The Bellagio in Las Vegas played a central role in the heist thriller Ocean's Eleven, showcasing the casino's luxurious interiors, vault, and famous fountain displays.
The Riviera in Las Vegas, now demolished, provided the gritty, vintage Vegas vibe that perfectly complemented the storytelling style of Martin Scorsese's 1995 masterpiece Casino.

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Danny Ocean, Bugsy Siegel, Clark Griswold, Matt Damon, Bellagio, Mirage, Caesars Palace, Riviera, Flamingo, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Plaza Hotel & Casino, Atlantic Club Casino Hotel, El Cortez, Ocean's Eleven, Vegas Vacation, The Hangover, Casino, Bugsy, Con Air, Diamonds Are Forever, Rounders, The Gauntlet

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