This historically accurate (as far as I can tell from my readings) ensemble brings the 1919 “Black Sox” scandal to the screen. The Chicago White Sox throwing the World Series still ranks as the biggest sports betting scandal in history. This movie does a good job of re-creating the environment of gambling in the early 1900’s..
Based on Ben Mizrich's bestselling book BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, BREAKING VEGAS tells the true story of six nerdy college students from MIT--including Mizrich himself--who used their genius math skills to win millions of dollars at Las Vegas casinos. The History Channel's thrilling documentary recounts Mizrich's amazing story through archival footage, dramatic reenactments, and interviews with the former students, casino executives, security experts, gamblers, and Vegas historians.