Gerry is a talented poker player, but his gambling habit is getting the best of him. Down on his luck and facing financial hardship, he teams up with a younger charismatic poker player named Curtis in an attempt to change his luck. As they gamble their way down South toward a legendary high-stakes poker game in New Orleans, the trip’s highs and lows unveil the duo’s true character and motivation, and an undeniable bond forms between them.