By RAY KELLY
A half hour guide on gambling hosted by Orson Welles and filmed some 35 years ago for Caesars Palace has gone viral. The acclaimed actor-director provided a lively and colorful how-to on card playing, craps, baccarat, roulette, and slot machines for the famed Las Vegas casino.
Why Welles?
As he explains at the start of the film, “I know a little about cards, a little about history and, well, because I have been know to pick a long shot or two.”
“Caesars Guide to Gaming with Orson Welles” was shown to guests staying at Caesars via the closed-circuit television in their hotel rooms. The guide is informative. effective and – not surprisingly – entertaining.
Check out the video below:
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