The longtime rivalry between professional gambler Sam and his estranged son Jack comes to a head when Sam begins dating a younger woman, and loses a crucial bet in this high-stakes thriller. Sam had just come off of a moderate winning streak in Laughlin, Nevada when he meets the beautiful Princess in the sleepy town of Indio. Though Princess is initially a bit distant, it's love at first sight for Sam. In time the couple forges a close bond, though Princess eventually begins an affair with Jack. Meanwhile, Sam winds up with two broken knees after placing a bad bet, jeopardizing not only his career, but also his newly-established connection to a lucrative gambling syndicate.