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THE BEST OF IT takes an unflinching look at the life of a professional gambler. The character driven documentary focuses on the lives of Boston, The Shrink, Dink, and Banker who all chose to make a living betting sports. A gambler selects this profession despite knowing the life they fancied tends to chew up and spit out even the most seasoned gambler—an all too common tale in Las Vegas. A feud between Boston and The Shrink develops after accusations are made about gambling debts, but a gambler’s actual bank account balance is often based on rumors and half-truths. The outcome of a gambler is as unpredictable as the the games they bet.
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THE BEST OF IT takes an unflinching look at the life of a professional gambler. The character driven documentary focuses on the lives of Boston, The Shrink, Dink, and Banker who all chose to make a living betting sports. A gambler selects this profession despite knowing the life they fancied tends to chew up and spit out even the most seasoned gambler—an all too common tale in Las Vegas. A feud between Boston and The Shrink develops after accusations are made about gambling debts, but a gambler’s actual bank account balance is often based on rumors and half-truths. The outcome of a gambler is as unpredictable as the the games they bet.
Rating:NR
Genre:Documentary, Drama
Written By:
In Theaters:5/3/2016
Box Office:
Runtime:116 minutes
Studio:Best of It Films
Cast
Scott Pearson Eberly
Director
Alan "Boston" Dvorkis
as himself
Gianni "Vegas Runner" Karalis
as himself
Michael "Roxy" Roxborough
as himself
Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner
as himself
Larry Merchant
as himself
Alan "Dink" Denkenson
as himself
Lem Banker
as himself
Jimmy Vaccaro
as himself
Michael Konik
as himself
Richard Louis
as himself
Gayle Downing Denkenson
as himself
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