Top 6 Must-Watch Iconic Gambling Movies

The story picks up from the ending of From Vegas to Macau II, where Cardshark Ken (Chow Yun-Fat) is in a dangerous situation. His lifelong partner, Molly (Carol Cheng), jumps out of her private jet without a parachute, only to get trapped in a deadly laser bubble. Meanwhile, her admirer, the mad scientist Yik Tin Hang (Jacky Cheung), is determined to force Ken to pay for his past actions in his secret lair on Paradise Island, off the coast of Thailand.

In Macau, Ken is dealing with his daughter Rainbow's (Kimmy Tong) extravagant wedding to Vincent (Shawn Yue). To help him escape the chaos, his friend Mark (Nick Cheung) uses hypnosis to make him believe that Vincent is marrying his fat cousin instead. Things take a turn for the worse when Michael (Andy Lau), Ko Chun's disciple, warns Ken about Yik Tin Hang, who sends a bomb disguised as Michael to kill him. A wedding explosion leaves both Rainbow and Vincent in a coma, while Ken and Mark are accused of sinking the ill-gotten money of DOA. Enraged, Ken vows to seek revenge and hunt down the mastermind behind this evil plot. The story continues to unfold.

Cao Tiến (Chow Yun-Fat) is a renowned gambler in Hong Kong, known as the "God of Gamblers." He befriends a Vietnamese-Chinese immigrant, Long Ngũ (Eric Tsang), a former special forces soldier. Together, they become a feared duo in the underworld. One day, just before a crucial gambling match against a Singaporean gambling kingpin, Tiến takes a walk to relax, but he falls into a trap set by Trần Đao Tử (Andy Lau), a compulsive gambler with no profession. After a serious fall, Tiến loses consciousness, and Dao, frightened, takes him home to care for him. With the devoted help of Dao's girlfriend, Trân (Michelle Reis), Tiến gradually recovers, but his head injury leaves him with the mind of a child.

Having lost all memory of his former life, Dao names him "Chocolate" after his love for the sweet treat. Dao soon discovers that Chocolate has an extraordinary talent for gambling, from horse racing to card games. Dao and his girlfriend take Tiến to various casinos, using the sweet as a lure to get him to gamble and make money. However, as they play, Tiến's past catches up with him, drawing the attention of both enemies and his old friend Long Ngũ. What will become of Tiến's life? Watch to find out!

This is one of the classic Hong Kong gambling films. The story revolves around Fatty Hung (played by Sammo Hung), a passionate gambler, and his friend Hoi, who are both determined to make money through gambling. Although Fatty's grandfather was a legendary gambler known for his exceptional skills, he tragically ended his own life with a bullet in a casino run by the mafia.

However, Fatty Hung does not inherit his grandfather's special talent. After his plan to trick the local mafia with gambling is exposed, Hoi is taken hostage, and Fatty must come up with one million dollars to save him. In a moment of desperation, the ghost of his grandfather returns to take revenge on those who wronged him, and to help Fatty clean up the mess he's gotten himself into. Will Fatty be able to save Hoi and improve his gambling skills? Watch to find out!

Chau Tinh Tri (Stephen Chow) is a young man from Guangdong, Mainland China, who comes to Hong Kong hoping to start a new life with the help of Uncle Ba (Ng Man Tat). Unexpectedly, Uncle Ba discovers that Tinh has a special ability to see through objects and change playing cards. He decides to use this skill to make money at the casinos. After winning too much, they are chased out by the casino owner, and while escaping, Tinh accidentally meets Yi Mong (Chingmy Yau), a female assassin working for the gambling kingpin, Hong Guang (Lam Ching Ying).

When Hong Guang learns of Tinh's extraordinary ability, he invites him to his mansion to test him. During this time, Tinh falls in love with Yi Mong, and their relationship becomes the source of strength for Tinh in his gambling battles. In reality, Yi Mong is a spy placed within Hong Guang's organization by the Taiwanese gambling kingpin, Chen Tung (Lee Hoi San). Upon learning about Tinh's abilities, Chen Tung invites him to represent Taiwan in an international gambling tournament, hoping he can defeat Hong Guang. Meanwhile, Hong Guang is determined to stop Tinh from participating, but his efforts fail, and Tinh continues to win, eventually facing off against Hong Guang in the final match. To stop Tinh from using his powers, Hong Guang resorts to kidnapping Yi Mong and using her as leverage against him.

As the high-stakes game unfolds, a couple, Mai Yu Xing (Nguyen Khuai) and Ping (Lu Yuan Ren), rescue Yi Mong from Hong Guang's henchmen and bring her to the casino. With Yi Mong by his side, Tinh confidently opens his cards and defeats Hong Guang in a spectacular win. Enraged, Hong Guang accuses Tinh of cheating, but he is swiftly arrested by the casino security. Tinh thanks those who helped him and shakes hands with Yi Mong in gratitude.

This sequel offers a fresh storyline packed with plenty of hilarious moments. The film once again features Stephen Chow as A Tinh, the lovable fool from the first installment. A Tinh has developed a remarkable gambling ability and dreams of becoming a disciple of the gambling king. Along with his uncle, they learn that the disciple of the gambling king, Do Hiep, has returned to Hong Kong with Long Ngũ – a close associate of the gambling king. The two set out on various humorous schemes to try to convince Do Hiep to plead with the king to accept A Tinh as his apprentice.

In Do Hiep's mansion, an assassination attempt is made, and Long Ngũ is taken hostage. A Tinh and Do Hiep team up, causing chaos in Hong Kong’s casinos in a bid to earn enough money to board the assassin’s luxury yacht. Meanwhile, a fake charity gambling competition is set up by the assassin to pocket the proceeds for himself. Will Do Hiep and A Tinh manage to expose him? This film delivers a clash between the best gambling masters, blending good vs evil with hilarious situations that will surely entertain viewers.

All for the Winner 3 (1991) is the third installment in the Gambling King series, following the success of All for the Winner 2, though it does not feature Andy Lau. In this sequel, Stephen Chow's character, A Tinh, travels back in time to 1930s Hong Kong, where he encounters legendary figures of the past and engages in playful gambling games.

After two highly successful films, All for the Winner and Gambling King 2, director Wong Jing once again collaborates with Stephen Chow for another comedic adventure. A Tinh, still possessing his unique gambling abilities, faces off against formidable opponents. Released in 1991, the same year as the second film, this entry continues the humorous tradition of the series.

In this film, A Tinh defeats a boastful opponent, Dai Quan, who then seeks revenge. After being bested, Dai Quan returns to the mainland to gather his fellow gambling masters, each with extraordinary abilities to challenge A Tinh. During an intense battle, a time rift opens, pulling both A Tinh and Dai Quan back to early 20th-century Shanghai. Here, A Tinh meets his grandfather from the past and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Như Mộng. What will become of A Tinh's journey? Stay tuned to find out.