James Bond is a staple of cinema, and he is undoubtedly the most famous espionage in the world. However, not all of his greatest moments came from him fighting against bad guys or saving the world.
In fact, some of his greatest adventures were within casinos and gambling halls. From playing poker to blackjack, here are some of the best casino scenes from James Bond movies.
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1. DR. NO (1962)
The first ever James Bond movie, Dr. No, features one of the best casino scenes in the franchise. Bond is seen gambling at the baccarat table and quickly making a fortune. He then proceeds to use his winnings to bankrupt the villainous Dr. No.
2. Thunderball (1965)
Bond and Largo play gin rummy in the casino of Largo’s palace. This scene is tense and exciting, as you never know when one of the players is going to make a move.
3. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
This film contains a particularly memorable casino scene in which Bond takes on several opponents in a game of baccarat and ends up winning big in Hotel Palácio Estoril, Portugal. The sequence is full of action and excitement, as Bond manages to outsmart his opponents as well as a number of would-be assassins.
4. Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
In Diamonds Are Forever, Bond goes to Las Vegas to track down a diamond smuggler. He eventually catches up to the smuggler at a casino, and a thrilling chase ensues. It is definitely one of the best casino scenes in any James Bond movie.
5. The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
The Man with the Golden Gun features one of the best casino scenes in any James Bond movie. The story follows Bond as he tries to track down Scaramanga, the man with the golden gun. One of the most memorable casino scenes from this movie is when Scaramanga sits down at the gaming table and bets $1 million in casino Macau.
6. Goldeneye (1995)
In GoldenEye, Bond goes up against Alec Trevelyan in a high-stakes game of poker. What makes this scene so great is the tension that it builds up. Both men are incredibly skilled at the game and they each have something to lose. The scene culminates in a spectacular showdown that is full of suspense.
7. The World Is Not Enough (1999)
One of the most memorable casino scenes from The World is Not Enough is when Bond and King walk into a hotel and go down the elevator. While going down, they start talking about money and we see Renard in front of them with a bunch of paper bags – it’s obvious that he has stolen the money.
8. Casino Royale (2006)
Casino Royale has the best scene of the casino. In the movie, we are introduced to a new James Bond (Daniel Craig), who is just starting out in his career. He defeats Le Chiffre and ends up winning $115 million.
9. Skyfall (2012)
Skyfall is easily one of the best James Bond movies of all time, and one of the best casino scenes is when Bond plays against Raoul Silva in a tense game of poker. Silva has the upper hand for most of the game, but Bond manages to pull off a stunning victory in the end.
Final Thought
James Bond has appeared on many different types of screens over the last decades. However, none are as entertaining as when he appears in a casino. Whether he is playing poker, blackjack or baccarat, Bond always knows how to make a scene exciting. If you’re looking for a good time, be sure to check out one of the many James Bond casino scenes. You won’t regret it.
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