OP, there is no better way to get familiar with what a casino is than to gamble in one, but I don't generally recommend it because the math is against you. If at some point you want to try it, be aware of that. There are people who play casino games for entertainment but be aware that although in some cases you may leave the casino with more money, the long term tendency is inevitably to lose money.
I understand you but I have seen casino games in movies, times without number. The only thing I did not know was, I did not know the names were casinos, because was not interested on the games but the movies. Until when I came to Bitcointalk to see gambling and different kinds of games. And through my eagerness to know the thing, I became serious and asked questions to learn more and Today I believe, to my small knowledge gotten from this forum, I can explain and teach those who do not know it.
And I also believe, gambling is not by force. It is a willing activity or action done by the individual who have the interest. So if I want to play Gamble it will be my desire or want to do that. Not to say I have not gambled but because I was signed into a campaign that is why I am forced to post and comments on gambling sites. As I said, gambling is a personal interest so it all left for me. And I also I have played game as I joined the forum.
Thanks you very for also encourage me