S2:E3 Optimal Play

Original Air Date: Mar 5, 2017

Axe considers buying an NFL franchise, and finds a new ally. Chuck begins a last ditch case against a banking titan by developing a low-level informant. Meanwhile, Wendy makes a controversial appearance at the Alpha Cup Charity Poker Tournament by accompanying Axe's competitor as his performance coach. Lara launches her new business.

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Billions: Damian Lewis on The Alpha Cup

S2:E3 Interview (1:15)

Billions: Damian Lewis on The Alpha Cup

"...Let's examine who is actually being played in this episode, who has been underestimated for too long, and who the real winners are."

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"A tale of two poker hands..."

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