Flim and Flam are proudly greedy and deceptive owners of a casino in Las Pegasus. The receive a visit from Tempest Shadow who hopes to change their ways. During her visit, the lies that Tirek, Cozy Glow, and Chrysalis spread about the pony races boils over, placing the city and everypony in it in danger. Forced with a decision to remain the same greedy ponies and perish, or change and win new respect, they take a gamble and help lead the fight to save Equestria, assisted by Tempest Shadow and Soarin.