A spellbinding drama that tells the story of Neil Chaine, a charming co-owner of a casino who is double-crossed by his partners and left high and dry. But rather than suffer the agony of defeat, Chaine gets his revenge by turning a run-down building, located right across the street from his ex-p[artners, into Las Vegas' leading attraction

The lives of nine individuals fate begin to increasingly entwine in a web of addiction and gambling, culminating at one critical moment where their lives will be lost or reclaimed. Struggling writer Kate loses her family's savings at a casino; a washed-up Vegas performer tries to help Kate regain her money; Clyde owes so much money to his dangerous bookie that he asks his NBA-destined nephew to throw a game

A college hoop hero shaves points for a slimy gambler and gets in way over his head.

Working class brothers swindle big time gamblers to save their fraternal lodge in the second pairing of Poitier and Cosby (Uptown Saturday Night)

After Scott and Kate Johansen lose their daughter's college fund, they become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending a university. With the help of their neighbor Frank, they decide to start an illegal casino in his house.

A man in desperate circumstances steals an envelope containing instructions for a mysterious job that promises a potential fortune. He assumes a false identity and participates, only to find himself a numbered participant in an underworld Russian roulette competition. The stakes are high, but the payout is more than he can resist. His only collateral is his life, and however long his luck can hold. What will it take to be the last man standing?

A Miami cabdriver suddenly finds that he wins every bet, no matter how far against the odds it may be.

Based on real events that occurred between 1980 and 1981. Dan Mahowney is a quiet, unassuming assistant manager at a bank in Toronto. He is a compulsive gambler and runs up a massive debt with his bookie. Dan's bank responsibilities include approving loans. Needing to cover his debts, Dan starts approving loans to non-existent clients and adding hundreds of thousands of dollars to other accounts. As Dan's debts begin to grow into the seven figure...

The gambler: Kenny Rogers stars as the high-rolling frontier gambler Brady Hawkes, who has been summoned to Yuma, California, to rescue the son he never knew. Along the way, he befriends Billy Montana, a young Easterner who fancies himself a professional poker player. Brady teaches Billy a few lessons--about cards and also about life--and the two men end up forming a strong team. The gambler: the adventure continues: Brady Hawkes, his son Jeremiah,...

"Shadows": Explores interracial friendships and relationships in the 1950's Beat-era New York City. "Faces": Richard and Maria are attempting to escape the anguish of their dissolving marriage by falling in the arms of others. "A woman under the influence": Mabel, is loved by her husband Nick, but her madness proves to be a problem in their marriage. "The killing of a Chinese bookie": To clear his debt, a strip club owner grapples with his own conscience...