Top Gambling Movies

Time to relax, get the popcorn as we launch into some of the top Gambling Movies many of which have left an indelible place in the mind of those who enjoy the excitement of taking a gamble at an online casino america, uk or any other country.

The Gambler

The Gambler was released in 1974 and tells the story of a University Professor who is addicted to gambling and how he plunges into self-destruction with his mental health becoming somewhat precarious. The Gambler is a classic and it builds to a steady crescendo and a brilliant message, Gamble Responsibly.

Stuey and the High Roller - The Stu Ungar Story

High Roller was released in 2003 a few months before Chris Moneymaker won the 2003 WSOP main event. It’s a well-crafted biographical movie portraying Stu Unger’s life in its entirety who was the only three-time WSOP winner. It shows the descent of a highly intelligent man who became a drug and gambling addict which led to his demise. High Roller is an undiscovered gem.

Uncut Gems

Uncut Gems is probably one of the best gambling movies ever aired on Netflix. The main character Howie is played by Adam Sandler a bungling NYC jeweller who has an affinity for risky business-like high-risk sports betting. It sees Howie’s descent into financial turmoil through his association with dodgy characters. The movie is a stark reminder not to play online pokies for real money with more than you can afford.

Molly’s Game

Molly Game is a 2017 movie based on Molly Bloom's memoirs written by the renowned screenplay writer Aaron Sorkin who also wrote A Few Good Men, Moneyball and the West Wing. It’s a fast-paced movie about Molly’s exclusive underground poker club for the healthy high rollers, rather ironic for a female in a male-dominated game. Molly’s Game leaves one wondering who the high roller celebrity poker players were taking part in the games Molly hosted in NY and LA. Moreover, the Poker Princess had in her black book.

Did You Know?

Stu "The Kid" Ungar burst onto the poker scene with the full force of a firestorm.Ungar won in 1980 and repeated as champion again in 1981