Articles on Iconic Films Set in the World of Gambling, Casinos, and Betting
Welcome to the section dedicated to articles on iconic films set in the world of gambling, casinos, and betting! Relive classic movies like "Casino Royale" – James Bond is an iconic character who is inseparable from casinos and gambling.
Amazon Takes Control of the Bond Franchise
February 24, 2025. Amazon announced its acquisition of creative control over one of the most iconic film franchises of all time – James Bond. The move has sparked a wave of speculation about the future of the series. Who will become the next Bond?
Sean Connery, the First James Bond, Passes Away
October 31, 2020. Today is a sad day for all fans of the great British/Scottish actor Sean Connery. He became famous, among other roles, as the first James Bond, Agent 007 with a license to kill.
Roger Moore, the Actor Behind Agent 007, Passes Away
May 23, 2017. Sad news for all Bond fans. Today, at the age of 89, British actor Sir Roger Moore (born October 14, 1927) passed away. He still holds the record for the most Bond films made.
New Bond Film Spectre Coming in October 2015
December 6, 2014. The film hero James Bond, Agent 007 of the British Secret Service MI6, who is also an expert in gambling and casino environments, will return to the big screen in October 2015. The film, titled Spectre, will be the 24th Bond film and the fourth to star British actor Daniel Craig in the lead role.
Unique Gold Watch for the 50th Anniversary of Goldfinger
September 26, 2014. Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has created a special edition of the Seamaster model to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the popular Bond film Goldfinger.
Skyfall Did Not Disappoint
October 28, 2012. On Thursday midnight, or rather Friday, October 26, 2012, at exactly 00:07, the 23rd Bond film, titled Skyfall, premiered. It certainly did not disappoint; in fact, it exceeded expectations, especially after the less impactful Quantum of Solace. If you haven’t seen it in theaters yet, make sure to go – you’re in for almost 2.5 hours of thrilling action.
Premiere of the New Bond Film Skyfall in Just One Month
September 26, 2012. Fans of the successful series about Her Majesty’s agent will soon get their fix. The latest, 23rd Bond film, titled Skyfall, will premiere in theaters worldwide exactly one month from now, on October 26, 2012. Daniel Craig will play the role of James Bond for the third time.
Half a Century of Agent 007
July 31, 2012. This year marks 50 years since the premiere of the first Bond film – Dr. No starring Sean Connery. Since then, over two dozen Bond films have been made. This fall, the 23rd installment of the story of the famous Agent 007 will hit theaters. In the new film, titled Skyfall, as well as in the last two films, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig will play the role of James Bond. In the meantime, you can visit the summer Bond exhibition in London.
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- Ultimate Guide to James Bond: Movies, Bond Girls, Villains, Gadgets, and More;
- Evolution of James Bond: From Connery to Craig;
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- Columbo: Death Hits the Jackpot (1991).
Based on the original Czech article: Články o ikonických filmech z prostředí hazardu, kasin a sázení.