Young poker player Eric Stoner, also known as the “Cincinnati Kid,” wants to build his reputation by beating the best player around, Lancey “The Man” Howard. Through Stoner’s friend, “Shooter”, a game with Howard is scheduled. However, Stoner discovers the game is being fixed against Howard by Slade out of revenge for a bad loss he suffered to Howard. Stoner objects because he feels he can take the match on his own merits.
