The Gambler 2014
Jim Bennett, a professor living in New York City, finds himself drowning in debt due to his severe gambling addiction. In a desperate attempt to get out of his financial troubles, he borrows $40,000 from his mother and tries to convince one of his students to fix a sports game for him. Despite being a beloved and inspirational figure at his school, Bennett’s dark secret of gambling addiction threatens to unravel his life. As he spirals deeper into the world of high-stakes gambling, Bennett must confront the consequences of his actions before it’s too late.