We who love and adore TV series, gaming and binge-watching have selected the best TV series gambling enthusiasts will enjoy, set in the world of betting and gambling.

Luck

Created by American writer and producer David S. Milch, “Luck” is a dramatic TV series set in the world of horse racing. The story centers around horse racing, sports news, and Chester “Ace” Bernstein, a career mobster. Ace has just been released from prison and returns to the horse racing track. The series received very positive reviews from critics. In his late 60s, Ace Bernstein, played by Dustin Hoffman, built an extremely profitable career in organized crime, especially in gambling. After serving a three-year prison sentence in California, he is finally free.

In the meantime, Gus Demitriou, his long-time friend, driver, and factotum, becomes the registered owner of “Pint of Plain,” an Irish racehorse. The purchase was organized by business associates of Ace while he was in jail. The horse is being trained at Santa Anita Park. Ace immediately starts planning to take control of the Santa Anita racetrack in Los Angeles. At the same time, he plots revenge against those responsible for sending him to jail.

This storyline fits perfectly into the best TV series gambling enthusiasts would enjoy. Also involved in gambling are Marcus Becker, Lonnie McHinery, Renzo Calagari, and Jerry Boyle. They are habitual gamblers who make a lot of money after discovering the strategies of one of the racers.

Lucky 7

Created by American television producers David Zabel and Jason Richman, “Lucky 7” is a drama TV series. It centers on a group of seven gas station coworkers in Queens, New York City. They have been playing the lottery together every week for years. Their lives change when they win the lottery.

The seven workers at an Astoria, Queens, gas station were just trying to get by, when they hit the jackpot and learn that money may solve some problems, but it also generates new ones. Matt Korzak lives in his mother’s house with his pregnant girlfriend Mary Lavecchia and child. Leanne Maxwell is a single mom dealing with family challenges of her own. Samira Rajpur faces questions of an arranged marriage from her parents that do not change after she wins the lottery, and the mechanic Antonio Clemente deals with the fact that he did not go in on the lottery ticket. Rounding up the group are also Denise Dibinsky, Bob Harris, Matt’s brother Nicky Korzak and Antonio’s wife Bianca.

How I Met Your Mother

Created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays, “How I Met Your Mother” is an American sitcom. Ted Mosby narrates the story of how he met and fell in love with his wife to his kids in 2030. It all begins when 27-year-old architect Ted’s friend and roommate, lawyer Marshall Eriksen, proposes to his long-time girlfriend, Lily Aldrin, a preschool teacher. They’ve been dating for nine years.

At that moment, Ted realizes that if he wants to find true love, he should act fast. His friend Barney Stinson helps him. Barney has a gambling problem and plays a game called Xing Hai Shi Bu Xing (Deal or No Deal), which requires Mandarin Chinese skills.

Soon after Marshall proposes to Lily, Ted meets Robin Scherbatsky, a news reporter and wannabe journalist. Ted is sure it’s love at first sight. However, destiny may have other plans. Robin ends up being what Ted’s kids know as Aunt Robin. Ted, voiced by Bob Saget, tells the story to his children through flashbacks. The constants in the story are Uncle Barney, Aunt Robin, Uncle Marshall, and Aunt Lily. They all have a part in how Ted ended up with their mom. With its engaging storytelling and humor, the show remains one of the best TV series gambling on themes of love, friendship, and fate.