Modern culture loves a good gambling TV show. They are compelling and in one way or another, relatable because they involve risk, strategy, ambition and psychology. And, no matter where these series are set, they create drama and excitement. Here are five must-watch television series that revolve around gambling in one form or another.
Las Vegas
The TV series Las Vegas was on the air for five seasons followed the happenings at the Montecito Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. It was dramatic, funny, and full of style. It also had incredibly ridiculous over-the-top situations but that was part of its charm.
The series starred Hollywood heavyweight James Caan along with Josh Duhamel and Vanessa Marcil. Unfortunately, the last season ended in a cliffhanger that was never resolved. The adrenaline found in the TV series can easily be found at Betpandacasino.io.
Sneaky Pete
The TV series, Sneaky Pete, followed con artist Marius Josipović. Marius takes on the identity of his former prison cellmate, Pete Murphy, to escape a dangerous criminal.
Sneaky Pete starred Giovanni Ribisi as the con artist and Bryan Cranston as the gangster who is hunting him and ran for three seasons.
Maverick
Maverick, a Western from over 60 years ago, balanced humor, wit and adventure to incredible results. The series followed a charming, reluctant hero who preferred using his brains over brawn. The series starred James Garner, also known for his Rockford Files role. He played a gambler who solved problems with his charm rather than relying on violence.
Luck
The character-driven show, Luck, ran for only one season. The series starred Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman and centered around horse racing. The character-driven series followed the thrill of the race but also the emotional toll of the sport.
The Player
The Player is another TV series that ran for only one season. The series starred Wesley Snipes. The logline reads, Forever searching for a bigger fix, an organization of wealthy individuals in Las Vegas indulges in a high-stakes game of risk and reward with a criminal twist. The plan is simple: orchestrate some of the biggest crimes imaginable and bet on one man’s ability to stop them from playing out. Enter Alex Kane, a former military operative turned security expert who is drawn into the shady world and makes it his mission to take the group down from the inside and avenge the death of his wife in the process, proving that the house doesn’t always win.
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