The interesting plot concept is quickly overshadowed by graphic portrayals of the ugly life in Vegas: gambling, crime, violence and promiscuity. On a positive note, the story does make a statement on the value of taking a gamble, whether it be for money or love. And it shows that sin leads to destruction and that the only people who survive are those who get out of town. The sex scenes, though not glamorizing, are extremely explicit. The crowd reaction in the theater proved that several scenes were cheaply placed for shock value and that the movie probably deserved an NC-17 rating. This movie may do well opening day from all of the media exposure, but it probably won’t last once word spreads.