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Casinos Rejoice At James Bond's Return
LONDON, ENGLAND --
Bond is back, and casino bosses around the globe are ecstatic. James Bond returns to the big screen with the new film A Quantum of Solace opening today at theatres everywhere.
Casino executives assert movies in the Bond series tend to cause a surge in casino attendance and amounts gambled, as viewers want to emulate the sophisticated style of James Bond. Many Bond movies feature the spy outwitting opponents at various forms of gambling.
The last Bond movie, Casino Royale, had extensive scenes of Bond playing poker at Texas Hold'em tables. The strategy of the game was discussed throughout the movie, as Bond clearly knew the game would be decided by skill, not luck.
Some casinos, such as the Riverboat Casino in Glasgow, feature Bond-themed promotions and events to celebrate the movie's release. The staff will dress either in tuxedos, or as one of the many Bond girls.
Other casino executives say they expect packed crowds at the roulette and poker tables, as people are drawn to live the fantasy of being James Bond.
One of Bond's favorite games, baccarat, still remains mostly a high-roller game, with not much of a following among the average patrons. Chances are many baccarat players truly can live the luxurious, Aston Martin lifestyle of Bond if they choose.
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