Agreed. The show is just short of being a scripted drama. Remember, Fox had a notice for a casting call about a year ago on their web site. Everyone on the show (well, most people) were cast for the show.

The problem (in my opinion) is that they focus too much on these far fetched stories revolving around the hotel guests. Maybe it's just because I'm a casino nerd, but I say cut out all of those stories and just focus on the casino staff and casino operations. Obviously casino/hotel guests will be involved, like when they boot a drunk or kiss a high rollers ass, but stay away from the soap opera scenes.

Watch American Casino on the Discovery Channel for a well produced behind the scenes look at a casino.