1. The Gambler (James Caan, 1974) – the autobiographical story of James Toback.

2. The Cincinnati Kid (Steve McQueen, 1965) – based on the Richard Jessup novel.

3. Casino (Robert De Niro, 1995) – based on the Shandling and Pileggi book.

4. The Sting (Newman & Redford, 1973) – 1930’s hustler flick. Best Picture Oscar winner.

5. Croupier (Clive Owen, 1998) – a look inside the life of a casino dealer who gambles too much.

6. Rounders (Affleck and Damon, 1998) – one of the best poker movies ever made, and helped launched the current poker craze.

7. The Cooler (William H. Macy, 2003) – the story of the man who brings bad luck.

8. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Jason Flemyng & Jason Stratham, 1998) – high stakes card game leads to big trouble for four working stiffs.

9. Casino Royale (Daniel Craig, 2006) – the updated version of the James Bond classic.

10. House of Games (Joe Mantegna, 1987) – a real look into the mindset of gamblers.