Review of Casino Jack (2010) by Josh Bell for Las Vegas Weekly — 19 Jan 2011

Doesn't quite take its satire far enough.

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This review of Casino Jack (2010) was written by Josh Bell and published by Las Vegas Weekly on 19 Jan 2011.

Casino Jack has generally received mixed reviews.

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