The storyline, written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, is relatable for many poker players, especially those who've grinded the underground scene.ĭamon ( Mike McDermott) plays a skilled poker player who quit the game after getting cleaned out by Russian mobster Teddy KGB (John Malkovich) for law school.

One of them being the star-studded cast full of award-winning actors. There are a number of reasons why poker players are so in love with Rounders.