Gerry is a proficient however down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes start to vary when he meets Curtis, a youthful, extremely charismatic poker participant. The 2 strike up a direct friendship and Gerry shortly persuades his new good friend to accompany him on a street journey to a legendary excessive stakes poker recreation in New Orleans. As they make their method down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis handle to seek out themselves in nearly each bar, racetrack, on line casino, and pool corridor they'll discover, experiencing each unimaginable highs and dispiriting lows, however finally forging a deep and real bond that can stick with them lengthy after their journey is over.