Jack (George Eads) is a professional poker player who gets involved with the underworld - after taking a wager proposed by gambler Duffy (Stephen Lang). In order to protect his family and himself, Jack must outwit Duffy's brother Lewis (Ted Levine) and scheming wife May (AnnaLynne McCord), both of whom are trying to force him into murdering the other. Jack seeks the help of Paulie Trunks (Steven Seagal), a loan shark who is looking to collect in on Jack's poker debts and wants to protect his investment.