<blockquote>There's an underground market where people sell themselves into slavery when they're deep enough in debt and know they can't pay it back. That's what Mike does as a last resort when he needs $25k to pay for his grandma. There are no contracts, no terms, no rules. They are completely at their master's mercy -- and Mike's master treats him brutally (physical and sexual abuse).
Harvey happens to go to Mike's master's bungalow for a high-stakes poker game, on invitation from one of his poker buddies. He sees Mike, who's serving drinks at the table. He sees the bruises on Mike's face, the dead look in Mike's eyes. And when he and Mike's master are the last two standing, Harvey convinces him to bet Mike.</blockquote>
