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A tale of outsize egos, appetites, and ambitions, here is the completely true, heart-stopping story of one man, 20 million dollars, and the most expensive game of poker ever played-with never-before-revealed details of what really happens at the game’s highest levels. In 2001, a stranger from Texas descended on the high-stakes poker room at the world famous Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. His name was Andy Beal, and he had come to play. Challenging some of t… More >>
Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King, The: Inside the Richest Poker Game of All Time
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A good story that provides insight into the world of high stakes poker and the colorfull people who play.
Rating: 3 / 5
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
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
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
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