Set against New York's professional poker scene, by day Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) is an ambitious law school student. By night he's a "rounder" - a professional gambler with a natural feel for the cards. But after losing $30,000 to Russian shark Teddy KGB (John Malkovich), suddenly the stakes are raised. Mike's pal and ex-con Worm (Edward Norton), is a selfish, self-destructive gambler with a $15,000 debt of his own, a debt that he is quite happy to pass on to Mike. Together they hatch a plan to win the money back, but Worm's inability to play by the rules means they're on a losing streak from the start.

McSorley's Old Ale House, 15 East 7th Street and 3rd Avenue, Manhattan.

Billy's Topless Bar, 6th Avenue and West 24th Street, Manhattan.

Henry Street and Catherine Street, Manhattan.

John Street and Pearl Place, Brooklyn.

Pete's Tavern, 129 East 18th Street and Irving Place, Manhattan.