5 Gambling Movies to Watch Before Visiting Las Vegas

2. Rounders

Another poker movie. Rounders is a fun movie to watch, despite the intense gambling storyline, the film has a lot of humor and drama to keep you glued to your screen. With Matt Damon on the lineup, it's almost definite that the movie is a must-watch, even if you have no idea what it's about. He stars as a young poker player, and the storyline escalates when his friend, played by Edward Norton, has to pay off some thugs. Their only way to get the money is to play cards. The movie demonstrates how banter and bluffing are crucial on the table and shows winning takes skill and luck.