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Final Wager

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Story by Alan NgDecember 18, 2024 • 6:00 PM
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A recovering gambling addict makes a high-stakes bet to save his foster mother's home, putting his redemption and relationship on the line in this gritty Christmas tale.
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  • The protagonist, Chance, is a recovering sports gambling addict who has found love and stability with his girlfriend Lisa, until a financial crisis forces him to make a risky bet on Christmas Day - the only day he's ever won a wager.
  • The film balances the holiday cheer and spirit of redemption with darker elements, including a mob debt angle and Chance's need to keep his gambling secret from his virtuous girlfriend, creating high-stakes drama and a unique twist on the classic Christmas movie.
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Kenny Yates, Scott Hamm Duenas, Fernanda Romero, Gwendolyn Fuller Mukes, Tom Arnold, Michael Madsen, Trevor Penick, Final Wager, Final Wager
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