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The movie Casino remains one of the most successful films in American history. It’s based on Nicholas Pileggi’s book ‘Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas’ and follows the story of Sam “Ace” Rothstein (Robert De Niro), an American Jewish gangster who is sent to Las Vegas to oversee the Tangiers Casino and increase its profits. The plot was inspired by the real-life events of Frank Rosenthal who managed three casinos in Las Vegas for the Chicago mob in the 1970s and 1980s.
Casino was directed by none other than Martin Scorsese, the mastermind behind plenty of other mafia-related movie productions, and stars actors such as Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, and James Woods. Casino achieved a box office earnings of $116 million, which was already double of the relatively low production budget of $50 million.
Since the movie mixes real-life events with fiction, you might find yourself asking which bits of Casino are true. With the help of Sister Sites, a comparison site for Internet casinos, we present you the scenes that remained unaltered by the screenplay writers.
Rosenthal did not hold a gambling license
In the movie, De Niro’s character Ace Rothstein does not possess a gambling license although he’s overseeing the entire casino operations. This fact is true! Frank Rosenthal never owned a gambling permit since it was too dangerous for him to apply. Instead, he was officially employed in a non-managerial position, which didn’t require such a license.
The Tangiers Casino is an actual resort in Las Vegas
This is true! Scorsese did not want to waste money on building a set when there was an actual casino that could be used for shooting the scenes. While there is no ‘Tangiers’ casino in Las Vegas, the film crew used the Riviera casino in Downtown Las Vegas.
Rosenthal survived an attempted murder
Correct! In Casino, Rothstein (De Niro) survives a car bombing, and this scene remains unaltered. In 1982, Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal was injured when a bomb situated below his car exploded. Although it was a huge explosion, Rosenthal walked away with minor burns to his legs, left arm, and left side of his face. According to one special agent, the reason Rosenthal survived the attempted murder was since the bomb exploded in the wrong direction.
The Chicago mob killed one of the Casino’s accountants in Costa Rica
In the movie, the mob hunts down an accountant and former executive of the Tangiers Casino and ultimately kills him in Costa Rica. This murder is based on real-life events. John Nance was a low-level accountant who also served as the mafia’s bagman, collecting money from several Las Vegas casinos and handing them to mafia bosses such as Joey Aiuppa in Kansas.
When his son got arrested for drug possession, the mafia feared that Nance would turn into a state witness against the mob in return for a better deal for his son’s drug charges. He fled to Central America, but was hunted down and eventually killed.
Geri McGee died of a drug overdose
Casino shows Rothstein’s wife, Ginger McKenna, die of a drug overdose in a motel. Not only was Geri McGee’s involvement in criminal activity accurately portrayed in the movie but also her death. McKenna died in 1982 at the age of 46 at the Beverly Sunset Hotel. Although her sister believed McGee had been murdered by the mob because “she knew too much”, the coroner ruled it an accidental overdose. A postmortem examination showed a lethal mix of cocaine, Valium and alcohol in her system.
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The more you enjoy the real entertainment offered at our resorts, casinos, taverns and participating supermarkets, the more points you'll earn and benefits you’ll receive. But whether you’re True, Loyal, Solid, Legit or Epic, you’re always Golden.
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Casino Tier Evaluation: 12 months
Tier Earning Periods: January-December
Tavern and Grocery Store Evaluation: 6 months
Tier Earning Periods: January-June and July-December
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Whether you prefer the rush of a slot machine, cleaning up with a fierce poker face or successfully spelling “BINGO,” you get to earn points your way at any of our resorts, casinos, taverns and participating supermarkets.
| Slot/Video Reel/Video Keno | $1 = 1 point |
| Video Poker/Multigame | $2 = 1 point |
| Full Pay Video Poker | $4-$8=1 point Based on type of machine |
| Table Games | Earn points based on the type of table game, average bet and amount of time played |
| Bingo | $2 buy-in = 3 points |
| Live Keno | $1 buy-in = 8 points |
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| Casino | 500 points = $1 Free Play* |
| Tavern/Supermarket | 1,000 points = $1 Free Play |
*Rocky Gap Casino 1,000 points = $1 FREE PLAY
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Grocery Gift Card Redemption
As a True Rewards member, you will have the opportunity to use your points and redeem earned points for grocery gift cards in participating Smith’s supermarkets in the Las Vegas Valley.Albertson's
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As a True Rewards member, you will have the opportunity to use your points and redeem earned points for grocery gift cards in participating Albertsons supermarkets in the Las Vegas Valley.Lyft
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What changes should I be aware of with True Rewards?
Effective August 1st we extended the tier earning period for locals to match non-locals at a full 12 months. We have discontinued one element of True Rewards, Dividends and replaced another, Mystery Point Multipliers, with more frequent multipliers in our promotional calendar.
What do I need to do to take advantage of the longer tier earning period for locals?
Absolutely nothing! Due to the lapse in earning period during the pandemic closure, we had awarded you your HIGHEST achieved tier since the rollout of True Rewards and you will maintain that tier throughout the remainder of the year unless of course you earn a higher tier. Beginning in January 2021, locals will automatically have a FULL YEAR to earn tier status.
Why did you decide to discontinue Dividends and Mystery Point Multipliers?
In terms of Mystery Point Multipliers, we decided to replace the program in part due to negative feedback received from our guests. In terms of both programs, we feel it is time for a change to give us more flexibility with our promotions and create more exciting daily and weekly promotions for you to take advantage of with True Rewards. While we recognize that some changes to True Rewards will not be received positively from all of our members, we are confident you will be happy with the many new things we have planned to our property promotional calendars!
When will I be able to redeem my Dividends this year?
For locals, Dividends earned between January-June this year will be evaluated on July 1st and available for redemption in equal amounts per month from July-December. Dividends earned in July this year will be evaluated on August 1st and available for redemption in August. For non-locals, Dividends earned between January-July this year will be evaluated on August 1st and available for redemption from August-December.
Did any other True Rewards benefits change like point earning rates, point earning for table games or point earning for retail (non-gaming) purchases?
Absolutely not! Our earn and redemption rates have remained unchanged, you can still earn points for all gaming and select non-gaming purchases as well as redeem earned points at over 140 locations!
I already have an ace/PLAY, Golden Rewards, Beer & Bites, Checkout Rewards, Gold Mine or Rocky Gap rewards card. Do I need to become a True Rewards member?
Yes. At the time your favorite location goes live with True Rewards, your current card will no longer work. You will receive correspondence as your location goes live. To become a True Rewards member, visit any Golden Entertainment location to make the switch as soon as your preferred destination goes live with True Rewards. Find a location
What are tier points and how do I earn them?
Tier points are BASE points earned which are used to determine your tier level (True, Loyal, Solid, Legit or Epic). Base points do not include multiplied points or adjusted points. You can earn points when you play or dine at any Golden Entertainment location. Select casino bars and restaurants apply.
At which Golden Entertainment locations can I earn and redeem True Rewards points?
True Rewards points can be earned and redeemed at any Golden Entertainment casino, tavern or participating grocery store. See the full list of Golden Entertainment locations here.
Do my points ever expire?
Where and how can I spend my points?
True Rewards points can be earned and redeemed at any Golden Entertainment property, and on select True Rewards partners products and services. Select restaurants at casinos do not apply.
How do I earn points for purchases at bars and restaurants?
Keep your card handy to show at the time of a transaction, your server or other Golden Entertainment team member will swipe your True Rewards card at time of transaction.