Princeton
grad student Richie (Justin Timberlake), believing
he's been swindled, travels to Costa Rica to confront
online gambling tycoon Ivan Block (Ben Affleck).
Richie is seduced by Block's promise of immense
wealth, until he learns the disturbing truth about
his benefactor. When the FBI tries to coerce Richie
to help bring down Block, Richie faces his biggest
gamble ever: attempting to outmaneuver the two forces
closing in on him.