Jack Manfred is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. To make ends meet| and against his better judgement| he takes a job as a croupier. He finds himself drawn into
the casino world and the job gradually takes over his life; his relationship with girlfriend Marion begins to deteriorate. One gambler in particular catches his
attention: Jani| whom he starts to see outside of working hours - a serious violation of casino rules. Jani is down on her luck; under pressure from her creditors
she approaches Jack| asking him to be the inside man for a planned heist at the casino. Jack carefully considers the odds; it all looks so simple| but even a
professional like Jack can't predict the cards he will be dealt.