He surprises Rusty at a private celebrity poker training session that Rusty is teaching.

Once he picks up Rusty’s trail, Danny violates his parole and crosses the country, headed to Los Angeles. Once out, Danny heads to Atlantic City, where he meets with croupier Frank Catton in order to find out the whereabouts of Rusty Ryan, a professional con man. Nearing the end of his sentence, a parole board grants him a hearing, where he proves his rehabilitation, but denies any involvement with other crimes in which he was implicated.

He commits a crime, is convicted for it, and incurs a four year prison sentence. After his wife separates with him, Danny Ocean begins to ruin himself.