Benny Silman, a mathematical genius from Brooklyn, leaves for Arizona State University to pursue economics and indulge in the sun, sexy girls, and proximity to Las Vegas's gambling scene. He quickly excels in his studies and becomes a bookie's subcontractor, earning a small fortune. The next year, Benny starts his own operation with dozens of student associates, making a hundredfold profit. However, his success attracts unwanted attention from a local drug lord, and Benny must navigate his growing business while keeping secrets from his friend's brother, a stockbroker. As Benny's personal life becomes more complicated, he must balance his studies, work, and relationships, but ultimately, his business is threatened by suspicious statistics and an FBI investigation.
Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie
A talented economics student from Brooklyn trades in the chilly winters for the warm desert of Arizona State University, seeking both academic achievement and a deeper sense of fulfillment.
