STUNNING TRUE STORIES OF THE BIGGEST GAMBLING AND SPORTS-BETTING WINNERS, LOSERS AND CHEATERS OF ALL TIME, TOLD FIRST-HAND BY THE PEOPLE WHO RISKED IT ALL…
This series showcases the amazing true stories of high-stakes gambling and sports-betting – told in mesmerizing first person testimony by the people that won, lost, and cheated, sometimes terrifying, sometimes hilarious, always unforgettable. These are the most epic gambling stories ever.
Combining the how-to and humor of The Big Short with the inside-sports drama of Moneyball and the intensity of Uncut Gems, this fun, loud, shocking documentary series captures the rollercoaster journeys of the highest stakes gamblers and cheaters – from the stomach-sinking horror of betting your last cent, the nerve-shredding anxiety of trying to scam the system, to the immolating euphoria of a life changing win.
Every story will is compellingly and emotively told directly to camera by our protagonist – structured like a Hollywood thriller and brought to life with stylistic recre. And every story is packed with gut- wrenching ‘all in’ moments and remarkable tips, as we root for these incredible underdogs who bent and broke every rule, putting it all on the line to change their and their loved ones’ futures.
Some stories are about courage, like Mikki Mase who lost $8 million in a single afternoon but held his nerve and won $9 million back that night. Some stories are about deception, like Darryl Purpose who developed a set of vibrating shoes that helped him cheat the casinos for huge paydays.
Some are about seeing the opportunities that no one else can, like Don Johnson who exploited casino loopholes to take down Atlantic City for $10 million. And some are about amazing luck, like Tayla Polia who moved to Vegas, and placed a single $5 bet which won her $100,000.
Invigorating, fascinating and entertaining, HUSTLERS, GAMBLERS AND CROOKS puts us all in the shoes of everyday people who battled the odds to live some of the most thrilling and remarkable moments in recent history. Do you feel lucky? You do now.