Nick Escalante is a tough and seasoned bodyguard with dreams of leaving Las Vegas to start a new life in Venice, Italy. While working as a chaperone for rich clients in the city, he finds himself caught between the criminal underworld and his code of honor. One day, Nick's close friend Holly is brutally assaulted by a group of men linked to a powerful crime family. Seeking justice, Holly pleads for Nick’s help to get revenge on her assailants. With his unmatched skills in combat and intimidation, Nick navigates the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas, balancing his own survival with Holly's quest for vengeance. He must be cautious, as the enemies he's about to face are far more dangerous and influential than he could have anticipated.

Meanwhile, Nick takes on an unusual job helping Jonathan, a naive but determined young gambler who dreams of beating Las Vegas at its own game. Jonathan persuades Nick to teach him self-defense and card hustling techniques, bringing a bit of light into Nick’s dark world. Their unlikely friendship provides Nick with a brief respite from the violence surrounding him, yet also drags him deeper into the high-stakes tension and danger permeating his life. As Nick becomes more entangled in these grim affairs, he wrestles with his desire for freedom and personal redemption. His journey through Vegas becomes a gauntlet that challenges not only his physical prowess but also his resolve to leave his past behind and do what is right.