Richie Furst, a Princeton graduate student, is caught in a bind when he loses his tuition money to an online poker scam. Determined to confront the website's owner, Ivan Block, Richie travels to Costa Rica to seek justice. Impressed by Richie's audacity and skills, Block offers him a lucrative job within his online gambling empire. Enticed by the promise of wealth and high-stakes excitement, Richie accepts and becomes immersed in the glamorous and dangerous world of online betting operations.

As Richie delves deeper, he becomes increasingly aware of the illegal activities and corruption underpinning Block's empire. The FBI, led by Agent Shavers, pressures Richie to cooperate in bringing Block down. Torn between loyalty, fear, and his own ambitions, Richie faces mounting threats and moral dilemmas. With the stakes growing ever higher, he is forced to navigate a treacherous path where trust is scarce and the line between right and wrong blurs.