Pro Gambler Gina Fiore Releases Memoir, HBO Series Eyed
The Las Vegas local turns to writing as her life is set to be adapted for television.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Casino
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Local professional gambler Gina Fiore has transitioned to Hollywood, releasing her memoir Advantage Player as HBO develops a series based on her two-decade career. The 48-year-old, who made a living in Las Vegas casinos using techniques like card counting and edge sorting, is now shifting her focus toward the entertainment industry.
Why it matters
Fiore's career highlights the high-stakes world of professional advantage play in Las Vegas, where individuals use advanced analytical methods to outmaneuver casino house edges. Her shift to writing and television marks a pivot away from the scrutiny of the gaming floor toward mainstream media.
Fiore accumulated $15 million in winnings over two decades of professional play, often spending 16 hours a day scouting dealers. She queried 101 agents before securing a deal for her memoir.
The players
Gina Fiore
A professional gambler based in Las Vegas who authored the memoir Advantage Player.
Riley Keough
An actress signed on to play Fiore in a series currently in development at HBO.
The details
Fiore gained her advantage by scouting dealers and identifying cards flashed during the deal, utilizing methods including edge sorting. She authored Advantage Player: A Memoir of Blackjack, Backrooms, and Beginnings, which hit shelves on October 27, 2026. Riley Keough is attached to portray Fiore in the upcoming HBO series, which follows the gambler's journey from playing in Las Vegas to managing bipolar disorder and a notable DEA asset seizure in Atlanta.
Timeline
20 years of professional gambling activity preceded the memoir.
October 27, 2026: Official release of Advantage Player.
August 2026: Deadline reported the HBO series development.
Beyond the Strip
This development follows Riley Keough's 2023 visit to Las Vegas, where she specifically studied blackjack strategy. The HBO series appears to build on that research to portray the reality of high-stakes advantage play in local casinos.
Residents interested in the local professional gambling circuit can find Fiore's memoir in stores as of late October. Those following the production can monitor upcoming casting news for the HBO series filming locally.
The takeaway
Fiore expects her 2026 writing income to finally eclipse her gambling earnings, marking a complete career shift. Watch for future production announcements regarding the series as it moves through the HBO development process.
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