Casino Royale introduces James Bond before he holds his license1 to kill. But Bond is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations2 in quick succession, he is elevated to '00' status. Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar where he is to spy on a terrorist, Mollaka.
Not everything goes to plan and Bond decides to investigate, independently of MI6, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell.Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters Dimitrios and his girlfriend, Solange. He learns that Dimitrios is involved with Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorist organizations.
Secret Service intelligence reveals that Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker3 game in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. MI6 assigns 007 to play against him, knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organization.
'M' places Bond under the watchful4 eye of the beguiling5 Vesper Lynd. Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together and even torture at the hands of Le Chiffre. The marathon game proceeds with dirty tricks and violence, raising the stakes beyond blood money and reaching a terrifying climax6.