Iconic gambling scenes
Betting continues to grow in popularity across the globe as more and more people can now access new technologies to place a wager. However, long before the advent of smartphones and tablets having a flutter was a common pastime - as the classic comedy titles below illustrate.
If you remember the moments featured in this rundown and are keen to get involved, here's a great place to get started in order to follow in the footsteps of comedy icons Del Boy Trotter and Mark Corrigan.
Mark plays a man's game in Peep Show
This cult hit Channel 4 sitcom followed the lives of mismatched pair Mark and Jeremy, sharing a flat together in London and often falling out due to their different personalities and lifestyles.
While Mark was smart, sensible and awkward, Jeremy was more brash and happy to take risks without a single thought for the consequences, and this was highlighted in the 2004 episode entitled The Man Show.
Mark's arch-nemesis at work, Jeff, is dating the woman of his dreams, Sophie, who informs him the new relationship means she must spend less time with him.
In an attempt to get past this, Mark decides to befriend Jeff who, of course, bonds more with Jeremy after an epic game of poker.
With no real idea how to play, their personalities come through as Mark, who does enjoy Texas hold 'em, has a strong deck but folds, too nervous to proceed against more seasoned gamers.
Jeremy, though, much to Mark's annoyance, somehow bluffs the entire table and impresses Jeff in the process.
Jeff and Jeremy then start to hang out but Mark uses this to his benefit, getting Jeremy to reveal information about Jeff before telling Sophie and thus ruining their relationship.
Del Boy gets the better of Boycie
Only Fools And Horses is one of the most-loved series in TV history and featured a classic betting moment in November 1982 as Del Boy faced Boycie in a card game at the flat in Nelson Mandela House.
These two best of frenemies embarked in a game of poker, tricking and bluffing one another all the way, until it came down to Del Boy having to make a big call.
With just two pairs in his hand, the lovable rogue made his play and, fortunately for the Trotters, it was two aces. Del Boy, as so often happened, took a chance and came up smelling of roses while getting one over his mate in the process. Lovely jubbly.
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels high stakes
It is astonishing to think Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels hit cinema screens a quarter of a century ago. The 1998 crime comedy, written and directed by Guy Ritchie, centres on four Londoners taking part in a high stakes card game that leads them to be caught up in a situation of organised crime.
The character Eddy convinces three pals to pool money in a game of poker against Hatchet Harry, who is a powerful mobster in the area. Of course they lose, which puts them in a spot of bother with their opponent.
Featuring former footballer Vinnie Jones and fellow tough guy Jason Statham, the film has gained a cult classic following over the years and a card scene in a boxing gym remains one of the most memorable.