Did Casino Royale Get It Wrong By Having Jame Bond 007 Play Texas Hold’em Instead of Baccarat?
Many fans of the recent James Bond film Casino Royale are unaware it was actually the third time the story has been told on screen. A 1954 episode of “Climax” featured CIA agent “Jimmy Bond,” and 1967’s Casino Royale was a parody of the English spy. The earlier versions were based on Ian Flemming’s first James Bond novel ever, and they both differed from the modern film in a major way. They featured Baccarat as the high-stakes card game at the casino, whereas the new film centered on Texas Hold’em Poker. It sparked a debate amongst fans, as some thought replacing Baccarat was too big of a change while others believed Texas Hold’em was a needed update.
