Ben Affleck: Poker and Blackjack Enthusiast Ben Affleck is well-known for his love of gambling. The actor has a particular fondness for poker and blackjack. Affleck even won the California State Poker Championship in 2004, taking home $356,400. He has also been known to play high-stakes blackjack. His skills at the blackjack table have been…

Casinos have fascinated people for centuries. These places of excitement and glamour have also found a permanent place in literature. They play a central role in many stories and novels. They are settings for adventure, drama and human destinies. This essay examines how they are portrayed in literature and what influence they have on writers…