Jack’s a star player on an elite soccer team along with his brother Alex. The Lancers are on top of the league even favored to win the National Championship. But the game’s about to change. A slick bookie wins Jack’s friendship and introduces him to illegal betting. Before long Jack is hooked on the adrenaline rush and early wins convince him that gambling could make him rich. Meanwhile an ever-widening rift is forming between the two brothers. Suddenly Jack’s system fails and his luck runs out. How could a few losses pile up to a gut-kicking ten grand? When he can’t pay the bookie gives Jack one way out throw the National Championship. But can he betray his brother his team and himself?
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