---
title: "King of Gambler"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/king-of-gambler-1996"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 80166
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 40
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# King of Gambler (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/king-of-gambler-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series "King of Gambler" follows the story of a character who returns to Shanghai after a period of imprisonment. Upon his return, he meets a group of individuals on a train, and they become connected. The character then regains control of a casino in a short amount of time. He subsequently divides the casino among the people he met on the train, leading to conflict among them due to their desire for profit. The series is categorized as a drama and action-adventure television show.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ex-prisoner returns to Shanghai to reclaim his lost dominance in the casino world."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced rise to dominance
- classic crime drama themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- features betrayal among allies
- short timeframe for major events
- Tone & Suitability: Contains themes of crime, imprisonment, and betrayal.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, action-packed, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (40 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 40
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 37 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Tsang Kan-Cheong
- **Networks / Studios**: ATV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patrick Tse Yin** as *龙四*
- **Damian Lau Chung-Yan** as *李抑*
- **Cecilia Yip Tung** as *阮明透*
- **Michelle Yim** as *岑小津*
- **Kristy Yang Gongru** as *夏雪儿*
- **Annie Man Chung-Han** as *钟若浮*
- **Michael Huang** as *常昆*
- **David Lam Wai** as *马骓*
- **Berg Ng Ting-Yip** as *荣照添*
- **Wong Wan-Choi** as *董其善*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was King of Gambler released?
The series was released in 1996.

### Q: What genre is King of Gambler?
It falls under the drama and action and adventure genres.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Shanghai.

### Q: Why does Long Si go to prison?
Specific details about his imprisonment are not provided in the synopsis.

### Q: How long does it take Long Si to regain dominance?
It takes him seven days to regain the dominance of the Shanghai casino.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [King of Gambler — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/80166)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*