In present-day Las Vegas, a trio of hustlers-"cheaters" in gambling parlance-join forces to take a renowned casino for $25 million. Eddie, 35, withdrawn and highly intelligent, is the accomplished card sharp and casino defrauder who masterminds the complex scam. Marla, the beautiful young woman who becomes Eddie's lover, is a novice at cheating but, under Eddie's tutelage, proves to be a quick study. Clay, Eddie's mentor, is a veteran scam artist, former casino boss, and now Eddie and Marla's partner-in-crime. Each has committed his share of sins but, despite the heady rush that goes along...