Question: who are the characters in the movie casino based on?
Answer: The main characters were based on real-life counterparts Every main character in Casino is based on a real-life individual. Sam “Ace” Rothstein is based on Frank Rosenthal, Ginger McKenna is based on Geri McGee, Nicky Santoro is based on Anthony Spilotro and even Phillip Green is based on Allen Glick.