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The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 8 of 10

After making their way to the Lyon Majestic hotel and sneaking into the room of the mysterious “money man” they believe is behind everything, Jimmy Harmon and fellow poker player Peeps discover evidence that the forces arrayed against them may not be what they seem. But when their intrusion is discovered, they are forced to flee… only to discover the federal agents whose nest they’ve stumbled into are right on top of them.

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The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 7 of 10

Managing to keep one step ahead of their pursuers, poker player Jimmy Harmon and his traveling companion Peeps decide to make their way back to Las Vegas in order to follow the one clue still in their possession: a hotel room key connected to the mysterious “money man” they believe is key to their opponents’ schemes. But in order to enter the city and reach the hotel undetected, they will need to find a way to keep their approach concealed from prying eyes.

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The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 6 of 10

Poker player Jimmy Harmon has found himself embroiled in a struggle between Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz and one or more sets of opponents with unknown motives. With the help of fellow gambler Peeps, Harmon is slowly piecing together more of the full picture — discovering clues alongside a dead body half-buried in the Nevada desert. But their investigations are cut short when their opponents catch up to them and proceed to make chase.

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The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 5 of 10

After narrowly escaping a squad of heavily armed gunmen — and witnessing the abduction of cabaret dancer Amber by a crew of what seem to be government agents — poker player Jimmy Harmon manages to leave Las Vegas with the help of fellow poker player Peeps. But as they drive along the desert highway en route to California, they discover an unexpected clue that may shed light onto the sinister forces at work.

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The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 4 of 10

Poker player Jimmy Harmon’s plan to leave town in order to evade the clutches of shady Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz is cut short after a car bomb apparently meant for him instead takes down his friend Will Archer. After being questioned by the police, Harmon finds Sałkiewicz has caught up to him — but claims to have had nothing to do with the attempt on his life. As she begins to elaborate, it becomes clear that other sinister forces may be catching up to them both.

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The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 3 of 10

Coming up short in his attempts to call in debts from veteran poker player “Big Mike” Dalton, Jimmy Harmon has resolved to leave town before his chief creditor, Wiktoria Sałkiewicz, catches up with him. But when he encounters quirky fellow poker player Peeps, a sudden and dramatic turn of events may set him along another path.

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The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 2 of 10

Down-on-his-luck poker player Jimmy Harmon finds himself back in Las Vegas in an attempt to replenish his meager bankroll. But it appears that one of his less-than-reputable creditors, Wiktoria Sałkiewicz, has caught up to him… and is not particularly scrupulous as to how she recovers her investment.

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The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 1 of 10

Throughout history, there has always been a chasm between the bulk of humanity and the enigmatic circle who hold true dominion. Those whose influence remains shrouded, save for the rare instances when their designs cross into the outside world… and the real-world repercussions of their schemes can play out with dramatic results.

Former online poker player Jimmy Harmon finds himself returning to live play after his accounts are suspended. But his attempts to rebuild his bankroll are interrupted when his friend Will Archer warns him that one of his less-than-reputable creditors, semi-reformed Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz, is actively seeking him out.

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JAT Chat #3

Bjorn takes the opportunity to talk a little about how the live performance of “War of the Worlds 2018” came to be. For the remainder of the episode, Bill talks about the inspirations behind our next regular series, Quorum, as well as to what to expect from our first installment, “The Gambler’s Tale: Outstanding Debts.”

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