Watch The Gambler

In the 1974 film, The Gambler, a man named Axel is addicted to gambling. He is so hooked on putting up hard earned cash for the thrill of the wins and losses that he lands himself in a substantial amount of debt. He does not have the money to pay off his debt and must figure out something fast to pay off his debts before they come after him looking for other ways to get their money's worth out of him. Axel's addiction not only puts him in danger and leaves him penniless, but it also costs him his relationship.