57. HOLY ROLLERS: THE TRUED STORY OF CARD COUNTING CHRISTIANS

black jack.  las vegas.  casinos.  christians. leaders in their churches.  not words you expect to come together.  yet, this group of christians, trained in the art of card counting, won millions of dollars from casinos.  the fact that they were christian matters in that this entire operation of managers, players and investors worked on the premise of trust......that type of trust that one christian has for another because they come out of the same fundamental beliefs.  overall, the most interesting thing to learn in this film is a little about how to count cards in blackjack; to learn how the casinos react to those that do; and the vast amount of money that can be earned.  the internal debate that some felt in blending their christian life with the casino life is discussed by those with conflict.  the majority of the others seem to like the free wheeling lifestyle that earns them money without a 9-5 job. it seems this contradiction would be more unsettling to the players than it seems to be.   also, the only time the team really lost a significant chunk of money was when they admitted a non-christian to the group, who was later suspected of stealing.  some want to believe he's being honest and fair, but ultimately, this is business and something had to change, so the presumed offender was let go.  in the end, the card counter business dissolves.  but, with one small twist at the very end.  we learn that card counting, and beating the house at black jack, can be a lucrative business.