There’s something intoxicating about the atmosphere in a casino. With music blaring, coins clinking and staff mingling with patrons, the energy is palpable. But while it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement, you need to remember that gambling is a high-stakes activity that can result in life-altering consequences.

With so much money being handled by patrons and staff, casinos need to take security seriously. That’s why most casinos have cameras positioned throughout the facility to keep an eye on everyone. They also have elaborate surveillance systems that provide a “eye in the sky” and can be focused on suspicious patrons by security workers in a room filled with banks of monitors.

While these measures provide a strong level of protection, something about the nature of gambling encourages people to cheat or steal. To combat these problems, casinos reward their best players with “compliments,” which can include free hotel rooms, meals, tickets to shows or even limo service and airline tickets.

The glitz and glamour of casinos have made them a popular setting for movies. From Oceans 11 to Casino, the movies showcase a range of casino scenes that entertain and inspire. Whether you’re watching a mobster trying to run a casino the right way or participating in an intricate heist, it’s hard not to be drawn into the drama of it all.