In this interconnected drama, several individuals' lives become entangled through the common thread of gambling. Carolyn Carver, a struggling writer, succumbs to the allure of casino gambling, seeking an escape from her mundane life and failing marriage. Her addiction to slot machines spirals out of control, jeopardizing her personal and financial stability. Meanwhile, Clyde Snow, a down-on-his-luck janitor, turns to a bookie named Victor for help so he can handicap basketball games to get out of his own precarious financial situation. The desperation of both characters leads them deeper into a world fraught with danger and moral ambiguity.

Simultaneously, an ambitious young college basketball player, Godfrey Snow, dreams of going professional but faces immense pressure from external forces, including his ambitious manager and orchestrators of an illegal gambling ring. As these various storylines unfold, the intertwined fates of Carolyn, Clyde, and Godfrey illustrate the devastating impact of gambling addiction. Their efforts to navigate through mounting debts, broken relationships, and their own inner demons reveal a haunting portrayal of human vulnerability and the high stakes that come with the choices made in pursuit of a better life.