18 October 2012
In honour of Daniel Craig’s third offering as James Bond in the new 007 film
Sky Fall (released nationwide 26th October), The Sportsman Casino celebrates
Casino Royale – the film which launched Craig’s Bond career and injected the
British franchise with new life – with a look at the top 10 casino films,
Bond’s favourite Vesper Martini and a how-to guide to Texas Hold ‘Em.
The Sportsman’s Top 10 Casino Films
1. Casino Royale
2. Casino
3. The Hangover
4. Oceans 11
5. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
6. 21
7. Rounders
8. The Croupier
9. Bugsy Malone
10. The Cooler
How to play Texas Hold ’Em
Getting started – A poker game is played between 2 to 10 players. A dealer
will deal two cards to each player face down to start the game. These are
called hole cards. To win a game, a player must show the best five-card
‘hand’ made up of two hole cards, the flop cards, turn card and river card –
more on these later.
Betting – two players to the left of the dealer pay blinds – two initial
bets put on the table to start betting. Based on each players’ two cards,
they now have the opportunity clockwise, to call (match the value of the
blind), raise (bet at least double the amount of the blind), or fold
(withdraw from the hand).
Playing – after the first round of betting, the dealer will flip three cards
face-side up onto the table – this is called the flop. Three more betting
rounds take place, in between which the dealer produces another two cards
called the turn and the river. Players now match their hole cards with the
five cards flipped by the dealer to complete their poker hand.
Winning – the time has come for players to show their hand. To win, a player
needs to have the best five-card poker hand. These range from a royal flush,
the highest possible hand, to a full house, three of a kind and straight
flushes.
The Sportsman Casino host private poker tournaments for groups. For more
information, go to www.thesportsmancasino.com
Bond’s Vesper Martini
“Bond’s Vesper Martini – revealed to be named after his love interest, in
Casino Royale – is dry, cool and strong, just like James Bond,” says
Michelle Martino, bartender at The Sportsman Casino. “We do get people at
the casino asking for it, keen to have another part of the 007 experience
while they gamble!”
To make:
• 1 oz (30 mL) or three parts gin
• 1/2 oz (15 mL) or one part vodka
• 1/4 oz (7.5 mL) Kina Lillet
• Lemon twist for garnish
Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of
lemon-peel.
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