Blackjack Netflix
Find out if 'Blackjack' is available to stream on Netflix by using Flixboss - the unofficial Netflix guide. A single mother returns to her hometown and falls for the playboy drummer of a local band despite first catching the attention of his close friend. Jack Ryan is an American streetball player from Brooklyn, New York. citation needed Ryan's basketball exploits began at John Jay High School, where, as a senior, he averaged 26 ppg. Directed by Chris Buddy. With John Chang, Al Francesco, James Grosjean, Tommy Hyland. The documentary film, 'Inside The Edge' is an unprecedented glimpse into the world of elite blackjack players as they take on casinos for millions.
Jun 27, 2014
Representations of card counting range from the rousing to the ridiculous so we take a look at 7 of the very best.
Earlier this year those nice people over at the Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino had to ask that Hollywood hunk Ben Affleck to stop playing blackjack at their tables citing the fact that he was counting cards…too obviously.
Do these lucky 7 get portrayals of card counting right?• What else do Kevin Costner and Kevin Spacey have in common?
• Which actor has the best casino table manners?
• Where will Affleck take his affliction next?
Well what did they expect from Mr. Affleck? Acting? He’s never shown any ability in that regard before so why did they think he’d manage under pressure at the blackjack tables?
Mr. Affleck should stick to online blackjack tournaments if he can’t keep it on the down low. Of course Hollywood has always had a fascination for gambling.
From “The Sting” to “The Hangover” gambling is a big part of the dramatic repertoire and whilst not every movie can reach the dazzling heights of “Casino” with Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone, there are plenty of others to choose from.
But in tribute to Mr Affleck’s lack of thespian prowess let’s look at some of the portrayals of card counting that have graced the silver screen in our Top 7 Card Counting Movies.
Stacy’s Knights
Starring Kevin Costner, and the distinctly foxy Andra Millian, this 1983 classic concerns Stacy, a young novice, who our Kev teaches to count cards in order that she has that edge necessary for winning at blackjack.
Unfortunately corrupt casino bosses (don’t you just hate ’em?) not only set cheating dealers on her but actually have Will killed leaving Stacy with no absolutely no alternative but to put together a team of players and get her revenge.
Holy Rollers
When someone tells you there’s a 2011 movie about committed Christians counting cards in casinos it can be tempting to make sure they’re not holding any sharp objects and that you know precisely where all the exits are.
It sounds so implausible, and yet Holy Rollers is that movie. Is it a documentary or a badly scripted drama? Are they hypocrites or heroes? Is prayer a blackjack strategy? You decide. If nothing else it’ll leave you wondering, “Where would Jesus gamble?”
The Hot Shoe
This 2005 documentary by the Director David Layton charts the history of blackjack card counting. Mixing interviews with gambling authors, casino employees and card counters themselves (including that bunch of guys from MIT) and reviews the math behind these smart strategies.
He then goes on to practice what he’s been preached by learning to count cards and gambling $5000 of the films budget. How did he make out? You’ll have to see it to get the answer to that one.
The Last Casino
A professor recruits three bright students, teaches them to count blackjack cards then sets out on a spree. Sound familiar? It should.
Excellent performances in this 2004 film from Charles Martin Smith, Katharine Isabelle and Kris Lemche more than make up for a slightly made-for-TV feel and a card counting system that probably wouldn’t work anywhere anymore.
Breaking Vegas
Although a 2004 dramatic recreation of the MIT teams now legendary pursuits this documentary styled film doesn’t overly egg the theme with good performances from the “actors” and a nice pacing that lends itself to the mood.
If they don’t explain the blackjack tips in enough mathematical detail for many it’s still an excellent watch for a movie that could have done with a slightly larger budget and perhaps just a little more substance to add to the quite piquant atmosphere.
Rain Man
Couldn’t leave everyone’s favorite card counter out of the list, could I? Of course I couldn’t. With four Oscars, two Golden Globes and an Eddie award to its credit there’s no good reason to sit down and watch this.
A 1988 classic about an autistic savant and his less than perfect brother and their helter-skelter journey across the USA with an inheritance in the balance it has it all. Dustin Hoffman is superb, Tom Cruise is actually watchable, and the card scenes are so fabulous they’re now part of blackjack history. A must see.
21
The 2008 incarnation of that now age old story sees Kevin Spacey train a bunch of bright MIT students in blackjack tricks and card counting. A lavish production with some excellent cameos from the likes of Lawrence Fishburne, this movie bounces neatly between high energy casino scenes and the emotional drama behind cunningly created facade.
Kate Bosworth and Jim Sturgess handle their complex roles with suitable professionalism for their age and if the dramatic license taken with real life events means there’s not much of the original true story left, it doesn’t spoil the effect. Worth a watch.
Tags: 21, Andra Millian, Ben Affleck, blackjack cards, blackjack history, blackjack strategy, blackjack tips, blackjack tricks, Breaking Vegas, Casino, casino table manners, Charles Martin Smith, Christians, David Layton, Dustin Hoffman, Eddie, Golden Globes, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Holy Rollers, Jesus, Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Katharine Isabelle, Kevin Costners, Kevin Spacey, Kris Lemche, Las Vegas, Lawrence Fishburne, MIT, Online blackjack tournaments, Oscars, Rain Man, Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, smart strategies, Stacy's Knights, The Hangover, The Hot Shoe, The Sting, Tom Cruise, winning at blackjack
Related posts:
- Blackjack’s Best – Hollywood’s top 3 cheat-at-blackjack movies
There are countless films out there about gambling, and several of them have scenes that... - New Casino Movie From Scorsese Will Be Short
Big names join Martin Scorsese to make short film to promote new casino and resort... - Blackjack Movies: Rain Man
Check out the blackjack related classic Rain Man, with Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in... - Blackjack Movies: Casino
Casino is classic movie from 1995 based on real-life events with well-known actor legends and... - 4 Ways People Tried to Save Their Ass by Playing Blackjack
Sometimes, when the chips are down, people hit the blackjack tables to try and change...
| Born | Donald Johnson 1962 (age 58–59) |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Corporate executive Blackjack player |
Don Johnson (born 1962) is a professional gambler, blackjack player, and former corporate executive, who beat Atlantic City casinos for over $15 million during a six-month period in 2011.[1][2]
Gambling[edit]
Blackjack Netflix Cast
At age 30, Johnson was hired to manage Philadelphia Park, a racetrack that evolved into the Parx Casino. After managing that and other racetracks, he served as a state regulator in Oregon, Idaho, Texas, and Wyoming. In the early 2000s, he founded Heritage Development, a Wyoming-based company that uses computer-assisted wagering programs for horse racing.[3]
During the financial crisis of 2008, casinos became desperate to entice high rollers. In 2010, Johnson was made offers to play at the highest stakes. He negotiated several changes to standard casino blackjack in order to gain a mathematical edge.[4] These changes included dealers being forced to stay on soft 17, a 20% rebate where casino would refund 20% of his losses (20 cents to every dollar) for losses exceeding $500,000, six decks, re-split aces, and others.[5]
During a 12-hour marathon at the Tropicana, Johnson recalls three consecutive hands where he won $1.2 million, including one hand where he profited $800,000. Johnson bet $100,000 and was dealt two eights, which he split. Surprisingly, another two eights came, and he split again, wagering a total of $400,000. He was then dealt a three, a two, another three, and another two on the four hands, allowing him to double down on each hand. He was now wagering a total of $800,000. The dealer busted and Johnson ended up winning $800,000 in profit.[3]
Blackjack Horseman Netflix
Under these conditions Johnson was able to beat Tropicana out of nearly $6 million, Borgata out of $5 million, and Caesars out of $4 million. His total profits neared $15.1 million and seriously hurt casino profits. Though not banned from Tropicana and Borgata, the two casinos stopped Johnson from playing under those conditions and limits, while Caesars effectively banned him from playing.[3]
21 Blackjack Netflix Trailer
References[edit]
- ^Donald Wittkowski (May 23, 2011). 'Meet the blackjack player who beat the Trop for $6 million, Borgata for $5 million and Caesars for $4 million'. Press of Atlantic City.
- ^Alan Farnham and Susanna Kim (March 21, 2012). 'Blackjack Player Who Won $15 Million From 3 Casinos Reveals How'. ABC News. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- ^ abcBowden, Mark (February 27, 2012). 'The Man Who Broke Atlantic City'. The Atlantic.
- ^'This Man Won $15M at Blackjack, How Did He Do It?'. Bloomberg. January 21, 2014.
- ^'Don Johnson #2: How He Beat Blackjack'. AP Heat. March 8, 2013.