- ISBN13: 9780446694971
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
DESCRIPTION: In 2001, a Texas billionaire descended on the high-stakes poker room at the world famous Bellagio casino in Las Vegas. Challenging some of the best players in the world, including Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Howard Lederer, and Jennifer Harman, the result was a series of unforgettable poker games, including the final showdown–a single game with a jackpot of more than 20 million dollars. Filled with vivid characters, sensational tales, and riveting huma… More >>
The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King: Inside the Richest Poker Game of All Time
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#1 by Dennis R. Thomas on April 1, 2010 - 6:52 pm
A good story that provides insight into the world of high stakes poker and the colorfull people who play.
Rating: 3 / 5
#2 by Aurora Tarot on April 1, 2010 - 8:03 pm
In some ways this could be considered a story about negotiating terms and conditions – these factors were key in determining the outcome of “the game”. Very interesting backstories about some of the players that appear at so many final tables of big tournaments.
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by M. Eliasen on April 1, 2010 - 8:51 pm
Hey – bought it, read it, liked it. A lot of description of the big game, and an insight in the poker pros world. Unfortunaly absolutely no analysis of the high stakes poker limit at all…no insight in poker strategy on high stakes – that disapoints me a bit.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by Michael P. Skelton on April 1, 2010 - 11:04 pm
I thought this book was great. The fact that it really happened is incredible. Playing for that much money is crazy. Way out of my league
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by Cynthia M. Negley on April 2, 2010 - 12:14 am
It’s not a how-to book, but a book that anyone who wants to play poker should read. This inside look to the big game is hard to put down and very entertaining. Although a little short, it says all that is needed to be said.
Rating: 5 / 5