Le Chiffre is a private banker to terrorists who finds himself desperate after losing $100 million entrusted to him. Every action he takes is a calculated move to recover the money, but each step brings him closer to his downfall. His fate is sealed not just by his enemies but by the very world of risk he tries to master. To recover his clients’ lost funds, Le Chiffre organizes a high-stakes Texas hold ’em poker tournament at Casino Royale in Montenegro. MI6 sees an opportunity, if Le Chiffre loses, he will have no choice but to turn himself in to survive. For the EON Productions film adaptation of Casino Royale, the Casino's location has been changed to Montenegro.