Inside this seductive world, gamblers find themselves pulled into a web of deception.

Cameron King has gotten a hold of the Emperor's Pearl, a large and valuable gem. He is planning to hold an auction, where the minimum bid is a million dollars. Only very wealthy criminal bosses have seats at the bidding table. The police have coerced young Catherine Tracey to win King's heart over, and learn the secrets of King's casino and operation.—Sean Kilby and Jason Parker <[email protected]>

The deck is stacked against photographer Katie Tracy as she penetrates an underground gambling ring and gets involved with the ringleader. The stakes are high when a private auction of the Emperor's pearl attracts a high rolling clientèle who play for keeps. In a game of life or death it's jackpot or bust for the player who walks away with the pearl.—Muze, Inc.