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The 10 Best Gambling Movies of All Time

Finally, the weekend is here. Any plans for the weekend? Well, movie night might be the best plan after a busy week full of deadlines, tasks, and intense work. We all need that time when you lie on your comfortable couch, drink your favourite beverage, and watch a fun movie.

But what to watch precisely? After a long busy week at the office, you probably don't feel like suiting up and going to a fancy casino to play some poker, but instead, bring the casino thrill into your home. Luckily, today there are a lot of excellent casino gambling movies out there where you can be a part of exciting casino stories and gambling adventures while watching.

This blog article listed the most significant, iconic, and famous 10 gambling movies you should watch. Who knows, they also teach you a trick or two that can help you in one of your online gambling flings. So, lean back and keep reading.

Casino (1995)

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Casino
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8/10 1995 Crime, Drama 178 min Martin Scorsese $52,000,000 $116,112,375

The name is self-explanatory. This epic movie tells the story of a casino operator and his mafia enforcer friend competing against each other over a gambling empire in Las Vegas. It mixes power, money, greed, and murder into one magic recipe. Martin Scorsese directed this movie and invited to play in it famous actors like Robert de Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone. Scorsese pictured the decadence of wealth and violence amazingly and offered audiences a phenomenal film-watching experience.

Casino movie clips: https://j.mp/1JbOasm BUY THE MOVIE: https://amzn.to/u3En6F Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: https://bit.ly/1u2y6pr CLIP DESCRIPTION: Sam Rothstein (Robert De Niro) fights his old friend Nicky (Joe Pesci) and his wife Ginger (Sharon Stone) for control of his Las Vegas empire. FILM DESCRIPTION: The inner-workings of a corrupt Las Vegas casino are exposed in Martin Scorsese's story of crime and punishment. The film chronicles the lives and times of three characters: "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro), a bookmaking wizard; Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), a Mafia underboss and longtime best friend to Ace; and Ginger McKenna (Sharon Stone, in a role she was born to play), a leggy ex-prostitute with a fondness for jewelry and a penchant for playing the field. Ace plays by the rules (albeit Vegas rules, which, as he reminds the audience in voiceover, would make him a criminal in any other state), while Nicky and Ginger lie, cheat, and steal their respective ways to the top. The film's first hour and a half details their rise to power, while the second half follows their downfall as the FBI, corrupt government officials, and angry mob bosses pick apart their Camelot piece by piece. CREDITS: TM & ? Universal (1995) Cast: Robert De Niro, Alan King, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Sharon Stone Director: Martin Scorsese Producers: Barbara De Fina, Joseph P. Reidy Screenwriters: Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese WHO ARE WE? The MOVIECLIPS channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Made by movie fans, for movie fans. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MOVIE CHANNELS: MOVIECLIPS: https://bit.ly/1u2yaWd ComingSoon: https://bit.ly/1DVpgtR Indie & Film Festivals: https://bit.ly/1wbkfYg Hero Central: https://bit.ly/1AMUZwv Extras: https://bit.ly/1u431fr Classic Trailers: https://bit.ly/1u43jDe Pop-Up Trailers: https://bit.ly/1z7EtZR Movie News: https://bit.ly/1C3Ncd2 Movie Games: https://bit.ly/1ygDV13 Fandango: https://bit.ly/1Bl79ye Fandango FrontRunners: https://bit.ly/1CggQfC HIT US UP: Facebook: https://on.fb.me/1y8M8ax Twitter: https://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Pinterest: https://bit.ly/14wL9De Tumblr: https://bit.ly/1vUwhH7

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

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Ocean's Eleven
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7.7/10 2001 Crime, Comedy, Drama 116 min Steven Soderbergh $85,000,000 $450,728,529

It's one of the most enjoyable casino heist movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the beginning till the end. Ocean's Eleven is an excellent choice for your movie night with its brilliant plot, take-risker team, an unexpected twist. The quality of the movie speaks for itself when you see the cast includes big stars like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, and many more great names.

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21 (2008)

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21
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6.8/10 2008 Drama 122 min Robert Luketic $35,000,000 $159,800,000

It all started with a genius student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who wanted some cash to pay his tuition fees. So Ben Campbell (played by Jim Sturgess) decides to join the card-counting team formed by Micky Rosa (played by Kevin Spacey). After many trips to Las Vegas, the team hit the Strip Casinos for millions of dollars in blackjack winnings. The film has a strong plot based on suspense, action, and humour.

Release Date: 28 March 2008 (United States) Inspired by the true story of MIT students who mastered the art of card counting and took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. Looking for a way to pay for tuition, Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) finds himself quietly recruited by MIT's most gifted students in a daring plot to break Vegas. With the help of a brilliant statistics professor (Kevin Spacey) and armed with fake IDs, intelligence and a complicated system of counting cards, Ben and his friends succeed in breaking the impenetrable casinos. Now, his challenge is keeping the numbers straight and staying one step ahead of the casinos before it all spirals out of control. Genre: Crime / Drama Cast: Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Jim Sturgess, Josh Gad, Aaron Yoo, Liza Lapira, Jacob Pitts, Sam Golzari Director: Robert Luketic Screenplay By: Peter Steinfeld, Allan Loeb Subscribe to Sony Pictures for more great content: https://bit.ly/SonyPicsSubscribe

The Hangover (2009)

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The Hangover
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7.7/10 2009 Comedy 100 min Todd Phillips $35,000,000 $469,300,000

"Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." After watching the film, you'll never forget this saying. Trust us, choosing "The Hangover" for your movie night will not put you down. The story of four friends' unfortunate bachelor party trip to Las Vegas will split your sides. It might not be a pure gambling movie, but it shares with you hilarious gambling scenes.

Two days before his wedding, Doug (Justin Bartha) and his three friends (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis) drive to Las Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party they’ll never forget. But, in fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can’t remember a thing. For some reason, they find a tiger in the bathroom and a six-month-old baby in the closet of their suite at Caesars Palace. The one thing they can’t find is Doug. With no clue as to what transpired and little time to spare, the trio must retrace their hazy steps and all their bad decisions in order to figure out where things went wrong and hopefully get Doug back to L.A. in time to walk down the aisle.

Croupier (1998)

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Croupier
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7.1/10 1998 Crime, Drama 94 min Mike Hodges $3,000,000 $7,075,068

This movie shows the hidden side of the gambling world. It centers on gambling from the dealer's perspective, not the gambler himself. Jack Manfred (played by Clive Owen) is a writer whose financial difficulties forced him to become a dealer (croupier) at a casino. Over time, he starts making underhand gambling deals with players, and his life turns upside down.

Jack (Clive Owen), a struggling writer in desperate financial straits, takes up a job in a central London casino where he quickly becomes an accomplished croupier. But the work, together with its after-hours temptations, soon takes a toll on his private life. Directed by Mike Hodges (Get Carter), written by Paul Mayersberg (The Man Who Fell To Earth), and also starring Gina McKee, Alex Kingston and Nicholas Ball. A Film4 Production, released in the UK on 18th June 1999. Subscribe to Film4 for more interview specials, clips and trailers: https://bit.ly/2up0y8g

Rounders (1998)

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Rounders
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7.3/10 1998 Crime, Drama 121 min John Dahl $12,000,000 $22,921,898

A film that gathers Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich should be a must-see film. The story follows two friends, law student and gifted poker player Mike McDermott (played by Matt Damon) and his childhood friend Lester "Worm" Murphy (played by Edward Norton), who need to win at high-stakes poker to pay off a large debt. Rounders mixes drama, comedy, and suspense into one great script to offer an enjoyable watching experience.

Starring Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich, Rounders follows Mike McDermott after he suffers a huge setback in a high-stakes poker game. Mike promises to lay down his cards for good, but when his best buddy gets in over his head with a ruthless underground club owner, Mike’s loyalty draws him back to the tables in a game he cannot afford to lose. Starring, in alphabetical order: Edward Norton, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich, John Turturro, Matt Damon, Ray Iannicelli About Miramax: Miramax is a global film and television studio best known for its highly acclaimed, original content. Connect with Miramax Online: Subscribe to Miramax on YOUTUBE: https://goo.gl/h47JXQ Follow Miramax on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/miramax Follow Miramax on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/miramax/ Follow Miramax on PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/Miramax/ Follow Miramax on TUMBLR: https://miramax.tumblr.com/ Visit Miramax on our WEBSITE: https://www.miramax.com/ Rounders | Official Trailer (HD) - Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Malkovich | MIRAMAX https://www.youtube.com/Miramax

Casino Royale (2006)

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Casino Royale
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8.0/10 2006 Crime, Drama 144 min Martin Campbell $150,000,000 $606,099,584

The British Secret Service agent made a remarkable comeback with his luxurious tuxedo and sharp facial features. Casino Royale is considered one of the most-watched iconic movies in the James Bond (007) franchise. This film provides cool gambling moves and an intense atmosphere around the poker table. James Bond (played by Daniel Graig) showed the uncovered side of the fatal agent character as a top gambler.

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The Gambler (1974)

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The Gambler
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7.2/10 1974 Drama 111 min Karel Reisz n/a $1,305,782

It remains one of the best movies about gambling. The movie tells the story of New York English professor Alex Freed (played by James Caan) and his rampant gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him. Alex's addiction put him under tremendous debt pressure without handling his financial situation. The Gambler is a touching movie, and James Caan's performance is on edge.

James Caan portrays a compulsive gambler who can't quit or win. He falls into debt to the mob for $40,000 but seems to relish the thrill of gambling against the long shot. As a professor of literature at a New York University, he is in over his head, until his mother gives him some money which he quickly tries to increase in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the odds never allow him to win or fully recover, so his future is in the mob's hands. Caan and girlfriend Lauren Hutton are a sexy duo, and Caan aptly plays the risk-taker as a man with no future.

The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

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The Cincinnati Kid
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7.3/10 1965 Drama 102 min Norman Jewison n/a $15,260,000

Here's another classic gambling film. The Cincinnati Kid follows the story of ambitious poker player Eric Stoner (played by Steve McQueen), who wants to build a reputation in poker by beating the top-notch players. The Cincinnati Kid has lots of marvelous performances along with romantic moments around the poker table.

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Mississippi Grind (2015)

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Mississippi Grind
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6.4/10 2015 Comedy, Drama 108 min Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck $6,000,000 $422,746

With a 91% rating on the tomato meter, our last choice on the list is a fresh one. Mississippi Grind combines the genres of a road trip film and a gambling film. It follows the story of a gambling addict (played by Ben Mendelsohn) who takes his good-luck newfound friend (played by Ryan Reynolds) on a road trip to a high-stakes poker game in New Orleans. This movie is one of the most underrated gambling movies; we highly recommend it as a terrific choice for a joyful movie night.

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Conclusions

With their realistic events, central conflicts, exciting characters, and unexpected twists, gambling movies have the potential to be the best option for a movie night. Of course, the world of gambling movies is enormous, and we're going to introduce them to you. So pick a movie now, buckle up, and enter the fantastic world of gambling right from your couch!

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