Former White House staffer Maggie Raster is struggling to build her own consulting firm and overcome a recent sexual assault by an ex-boss. Kyler Dawson, a broke former poker champion, desperately needs to gain entry into a controversial but potentially very lucrative international poker tournament. The host nation faces condemnation for the recent murder of a female US journalist, and a pending presidential executive order threatens to prohibit him and others from participating. Kyler approaches Maggie for her help in exchange for part of the prize money. If they can both overcome their challenges, Kyler might be able to the tournament and a fortune for both of them.