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The Best of It
All good runs come to an end.
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.
Top Billed Cast
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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