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Many of Hollywood's gambling movies tend to focus on the glamour and glitz of the casino, whether this means ripping them off as in "Ocean's 11" or how they function, as seen in Martin Scorsese's "Casino." But Paul Schrader's The Card Counter is a totally different kettle of fish. It tells the story of a quiet broken man, who's trying to do the right thing for others. The movie is certainly a slow burn and many viewers might find this frustrating. But the story arch builds drama gradually.

Released in 2017, the gambling comedy, Win It All is a fairly light addition to the gambling movie genre. The story is about as generic as it gets, with our anti-hero pursuing the dream of winning big at the poker table, whilst at the same time pursuing the girl of his dreams. And yes, he's a total loser, getting further and further into debt to the wrong person. Having said that, it's still an enjoyable romp around the casino poker scene. You'll certainly find the poker gameplay fascinating.