It is not often that you see gambling funds directly going to help save the environment. Well, in this day and age when the realities of global warming can no longer be put off as a hoax, the prospects of using the Casinos Edge to give the environment an edge over Carbon Dioxide and other pollutants, are certainly more feasible. Being amongst the first to lead the way in this regard is poker legend and owner of the famed online poker room, Doyle's Room - Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson.

Mr. Brunson is apparently putting up some hefty bucks to help fund an environmental documentary being produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, who is already well known for being an environmental activist and spokesperson for hybrid automobile technology. In what will likely be a follow-up to Al Gore's film, An Inconvenient Truth, DiCaprio's film will put an emphasis on practical solutions that individuals can take in helping to restore the ecosystem and prevent further degradation of the Earth's natural environment.

Brunson and DiCaprio have been friends for a good while. Their common interest in the saving the Earth for future generations has certainly been one of the commonalities uniting their friendship. Being in the public spotlight, not to mention possessing very large bankrolls, the two men are making the most of their fame and notoriety. DiCaprio has been speaking out about these issues on several fronts, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, while Brunson has openly expressed his concern of global warming and the state of the environment in the past. Brunson said he is confident the documentary will heighten awareness even more about these important issues plaguing the world currently.

The documentary will be premiering at the next Cannes Film Festival, as part of a special screening not entered in competition. However which way the film fares (this author is predicting very well), it is certainly good to see more gambling money going to the important issues which need the financial support. A globally distributed feature length film about saving the environment is certainly a cause worth funding.