Poker.co.uk

Poker Info
DATE: May 26 2012
TIME :

Poker.co.uk - Poker news archive

The Gambling Network

Poker.co.uk - Poker News Archive

Wednesday 12th April 2006

Eric Bana, Poker Pros Star in New Film

With Burt Reynolds� already lining up to star in poker movie �Deal�, Hollywood producers have seen fit to commission another picture, this time starring Eric Bana as a poker pro who learns �valuable life lessons� from Drew Barrymore and Robert Duvall (in older poker pro mode).

Although both movies seem to have the shmaltz factor turned up to 11, Bana�s film, called �Lucky You�, does have the distinct advantage of World Series of Poker backing. This means that not only will it feature a couple of Hollywood A-listers, but also a roll call of famous poker faces. Doyle Brunson, Chris Ferguson, Phil Hellmuth and Jack Binion are just a few who will either play themselves, or fictionalised versions, at the baize. Brunson also served as a consultant on the movie, which has just completed seven weeks shooting in Vegas before returning to LA.

Scenes are based on WSOP events, with sets of the Bellagio, Binions and the Aladdin all being included. All things considered, even if the film sucks, it�ll be worth going just to try and spot every poker pro on screen.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews

View Similar Stories
Poker Pros To Star In Deal
Nth American Poker Tour Announces Top Pros for Debut Tourney
Football Sponsorship from Everest Poker Not Just for Pros
Celebrities Play The Pros At GSN's Poker Royale
Paddy Poker Face to Make Poker Pros

Discuss this story in the Poker Forum. Last 5 Posts:
Saturday 26^th May, 2012: Party Poker and William Hill (iPoker) BAP
Friday 25^th May, 2012: One way poker Swapsies
Friday 25^th May, 2012: New Bap - Day 3
Friday 25^th May, 2012: WSOP Fantasy Draft 2012
Friday 25^th May, 2012: Sharkscope

Poker.co.uk is part of The Gambling Network | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Gamble Aware

Poker.co.uk is operated by InTouch Poker Ltd (hereinafter called the "Company"), a limited liability company with registration number C44236, registered in Malta (a member of the EU since May 2004). The Company’s registered address is at Vincenti Buildings, Suite 623, 14/19 Strait Street, Valletta VLT 1432, Malta. The Company operates the Poker.co.uk online poker room under a provisional license issued and regulated by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority ("LGA") of Malta (issued on 2 December 2008, number LGA/CL3/412/2007). The software used for operating the Poker.co.uk online poker room is licensed from Boss Media Malta Poker Limited. Our services are not available to residents of the United States, US Virgin Islands, US Minor Outlying Areas or Turkey or any other jurisdiction that legally prohibits its citizens from engaging in online gaming.