In the third season premiere, Ed's got major problems as the revamped Montecito struggles to finish work in time to re-open on new boss' Monica Mancuso's (Lara Flynn Boyle) schedule as he also tries to lure back Danny and his former staff to prevent a suspected "smash-and-grab" heist that has hit other casinos. But convincing Danny and the gang proves to be difficult since each has his or her reasons for leaving, and what's more, Ed suspects two construction hard-hats are planning an inside robbery once the Montecito's doors swing open again amid much fanfare.

The casino has reopened. Ed and Mike work on a case of counterfeit casino chips. Per his accountant’s suggestion, Danny must sell his father’s house. Later, Danny’s accountant is part of a poker game where one of the players is a man who robs one of the casino’s guests. Monica Mancuso, the new owner, wants a dealer to be fired because he keeps dealing winning hands to the players.

Danny is with blackjack player Gabe Labrador who's wearing a wig and counting cards. The man doesn't want to stop playing and claims he must win big to pay off the men who kidnapped his daughter. Ed, Mike, Danny and a cop from Metro work on the case even though they aren't sure Gabe is telling the truth. Mary seems to still be helping Danny taking care of his dad's stuff. She is still dating Jake. A player who won a lot of money wants to give it back, but then wants it back, then wants to give it again, etc. Sam and Woody (from "Crossing Jordan") are getting very well acquainted... Jordan from "Crossing Jordan" is also in this episode.

Sam's whale is named Trey Cooper, a handsome 30-year-old who brought his Great Dane to the casino. There are a lot of dogs around the casino as the Nevada State Dog Show is taking place. Jillian enters the Deline's dog in the competition. Monica and Danny meet with an 80-year-old woman named Dottie. Monica offers 3 million for Dottie's house in order to build a golf course. Things will become complicated when on the demolition site, construction workers find a skeleton. A CSI believes it could be the body of Seymour "Blue Jaw" Magoon, a member of a 40s gang called Murder Inc. Mike helps a couple who's "stuck" together. Jake seems to still be in Mary's life. Mike is still helping Danny to find information on the woman his father was dating before he died.

After Ed's doctor warns him that his blood pressure is dangerously high, Ed becoms the victim of identity theft. Sam's half-brother visits. Mike borrows Ed's Aston Martin with unforseen consequences.

Sam's brother is staying longer than expected because he's having an affair with Monica. Danny tracks down the woman who appears on pictures with his father.

Danny imagines to be back in the 60s when the Montecito was called the Jubilee. Ed becomes the new president of the casino. He makes Danny the director of entertainment and Mike the head of security. Mary is a waitress who gets a promotion. Delinda opens a dress shop. And Sam starts out as a call girl.

A necklace with a priceless gemstone, the Star of Kashmir, is being stolen while on display in the Montecito.

The Montecito hosts a comic book convention. Mary is checking into the Montecito for a while. Sam is after the black book of one of the world's greatest casino hosts, who just died. Monica wants Danny to be less like Ed. Danny is worried about the Montecito and calls somebody behind Monica's back.

After Monica gets blown off the roof of the Montecito, Danny is the main suspect. Mike is being attacked in the stairway. Casey buys the Montecito.

A televised national poker tour comes to the Montecito and the same time, Casey, not knowing what APAC means, lets the Porn industry host a convention at the Monteceito.

 

Diamonds used as props in a music video are stolen from the Montecito. Ed and Mike are after a suspicious craps player. People think that Mike is a stripper.

 

It seems that Monica's ghost is haunting her old suite. Sam makes a risky bet.

 

Money is missing at the Montecito. It seems like Monica had something to do with it. Mike gets to do the weather report. Viewers like him so much, he gets offered a weekend job.

 

It seems like a Las Vegas urban legend has come true when a hotel guest wakes up missing a kidney. Sam and Ed have to deal with a high roller who has a problem with sweaty hands. The Montecito hosts a car convention

 

Norma Pitts, one of Monica's friends, is at the Montecito. She finds a finger in the new buffet. Sam has to deal with a customer who doesn't want her as his host.

A chip thief who was caught by Mike and Danny claims that he met somebody who wants to blow up the Montecito. Wolfgang Puck and Gunther are having a cook-off. Sam hears about a masseur at the Montecito who offers "special treatments".

 

Mary is planning an expensive wedding for one of Sam's biggest clients. Mike and Danny investigate card counters.

 

Danny and Mike probe serial robberies in the casino's residential suites and also find time to serve as models for a charity calendar. Meanwhile, Jillian is alarmed when she discovers her marriage to Ed may have adversely affected Delinda. Mary deals with a hard to please European.

 

 

Romance begins to bloom between Danny and Delinda, to their utmost surprise. But keeping the relationship tight-lipped proves difficult, particularly when Jillian flies in Delinda's old college flame (Shawn Christian). Meanwhile, Casey organizes a paintball retreat for the department heads.

Ed and Jillian set off on a retreat that proves to be anything but peaceful. Meanwhile, Danny and Mike contend with a suspicious heavy hitter who wants to bet a million dollars a hand. Elsewhere, love is in the air and things are turning very serious for Delinda and Dr. Derek .

 

Excitement's in the air at the Montecito when Olympic athlete Sasha Cohen stops by. Delinda gives Derek an answer to his marriage proposal. A couple big gamblers enlist Danny and Mike to investigate whether their spouses are cheating. Sam and Woody take off for a romantic weekend.

 

While Delinda is preparing to get married old romances resurface. Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties are being planned. Meanwhile Ed is being visited by his CIA past.