I've seen a lot of people say that Tony's gambling addiction this episode seems out of the blue, however I think that if you look at the overall trajectory of this season it makes perfect sense. He is clearly losing control of himself as seen since 'Soprano Home Movies' and Tony's gambling, to me anyway, signifies that he has decided to let go of the wheel as his philosophy of each day being a blessing has gone out of the window. Whether subconsciously or partially knowingly, Tony is marking the beginning of his own downfall. Props to James Gandolfini (may he rest in peace) for giving it his all in this episode.
Hesh's and Vito Jr's storylines were also quite hauntingly tragic (although I really could've done without the shower scene) and at this point it becomes painstakingly clear that 'The Sopranos' will likely not end well for anyone involved.
On a separate note, I personally didn't find the 'shaky camera' style to be very off-putting. I expected it to be a lot worse after reading the general consensus and, to be honest, I even felt it enhanced some scenes.
Hesh's and Vito Jr's storylines were also quite hauntingly tragic (although I really could've done without the shower scene) and at this point it becomes painstakingly clear that 'The Sopranos' will likely not end well for anyone involved.
On a separate note, I personally didn't find the 'shaky camera' style to be very off-putting. I expected it to be a lot worse after reading the general consensus and, to be honest, I even felt it enhanced some scenes.