Dicey Business

Twenty years after a single loss at the World Poker Championship, Chai Foon-Cheung hasn't won another hand. That cold streak cost him his standing as a player and pushed him into the casino world, where luck, skill and unseen debts collide. He winds up working for Kiu Ching-Cho, the rival who beat him all those years ago, and their uneasy employer-employee dynamic turns into a high-stakes test of pride and strategy. The series keeps tension tight, with small victories carrying heavy weight, and shows how old grudges, shifting alliances and the casino's pressure can erode loyalties and force hard choices.

Released in 2006, Dicey Business is a regional TV drama led by Bobby Au-yeung, Michael Miu and Jessica Hsuan, with Bosco Wong and Tavia Yeung in supporting roles. The show foregrounds poker and casino culture in a tightly plotted series.

Dicey Business didn't register major international awards like Emmys or Golden Globes, and there are no widely cited Oscar or BAFTA connections. Its recognition stayed largely regional, centered on audience appreciation rather than high-profile prize seasons, and no major award wins are commonly listed.

Within its regional market the series reinforced interest in gambling-set dramas and put poker scenes back in the spotlight on TV. Fans still bring up the tense showdown moments and the rivalry between the two leads when discussing mid-2000s Hong Kong television. The leads' work also boosted their regional profiles.

It holds an 8.7/10 user rating based on 3 votes, reflecting a small but positive fan response. Critics and viewers note its focus on luck versus skill, damaged reputations, rivalry among professionals and how casino life reshapes personal priorities. Many viewers cite the lead acting and tense character dynamics.