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The Biggest Game in Town

Called 'the best book ever written on poker' by players and critics alike, The Biggest Game in Town is a sought-after classic that's finally available in print again. Acclaimed author A. Alvarez delves into the seedy, obsessive world of high-stakes Vegas poker, where 'the next best thing to playing and winning is playing and losing.' Uncovering an exotic underground rich in ambiance and eccentricity, The Biggest Game in Town is 'a magnificent book' (San Francisco Chronicle), a real one of a kind.

Pit Boss' rating: 5 star rating from the Pit Boss.

 

Moneymaker : How an Amateur Poker Player Turned $40 into $2.5 Million at the World Series of Poker

In 2004 the number of entrants -- and the winning pool -- at the World Series of Poker tripled, thanks in large part to Chris Moneymaker, an amateur player who came out of nowhere to win the 2003 Series, and prove to newcomers and poker pros alike that anything is possible with a chip and a chair.

Moneymaker was a young accountant from Tennessee who loved to gamble but only took up cards after college. Three years later he was playing a $40 game of online Texas Hold 'Em and won a coveted seat at the 2003 World Series of Poker. Borrowing money to get to Las Vegas, he entered his first real-time tournament and spent the next four days battling for a top spot at the final table.

Filled with everything from his early gambling ventures to a play-by-play of his major hands at the World Series of Poker, Moneymaker is a gripping, fast-paced story for anyone who has ever dreamed of winning it big.

Pit Boss' rating: 5 star rating from the Pit Boss.

 

Diary of a Mad Poker Player: A Journey to the World Series of Poker

Chris Moneymaker parlayed $35 into the 2003 World Poker Championship of $2.5 million, and got players thinking, If he can do it, anyone can! Diary Of A Mad Poker Player is the story of one such player's journey to Las Vegas and the World Series of Poker, from March 30th - May 28th 2004. This is the heart of poker, where professional players are treated like rock stars, and tables are peopled by angry amateurs, cheats, insiders, legal experts, and Internet moguls. Here are up-to-the-minute, behind-the-scenes views of card-rooms and even poker websites, culminating in the greatest tournament of them all.

Pit Boss' rating: 4 star rating from the Pit Boss.

 

Annie Duke : How I Raised, Folded, Bluffed, Flirted, Cursed, and Won Millions at the World Series of Poker

The top-ranked female poker player in the world reveals an insider's view of the World Series of Poker, a glimpse of her fascinating journey to the top, and keen analysis of winning hands

Annie Duke takes readers deep into the World Series of Poker as she wins millions, becoming the only woman to ever win two major tournaments in one year.

Pit Boss' rating: 5 star rating from the Pit Boss.

 

The Man with the $100,000 Breasts : And Other Gambling Stories

Some people will do anything for money. Take Brian Zembic, recipient of the world's most notorious boob job. After a fellow gambler bet $100,000 that Brian wouldn't subject himself to the breast implants he so admired in women, Brian found himself going under the knife to become a 38C--and $100,000 richer.

Anchored by this incredible tale, gambling expert Michael Konik introduces readers to the quirky subculture of high rollers and hustlers in dozens of other outrageous true stories profiling gamblers who make wagering a way of life.

You'll meet the man who turned $10,000 into $17 million with a pair of dice, the man responsible for determining the point spread of the Super Bowl, and the world's most notorious golf hustler. In addition to the bizarre and hilarious escapades of hard-core gamblers, Konik shares insider tips for how to score more in comps than you lose at the tables, how to identify casino games that should be avoided, and how to gain a legal advantage over the house.

In this rollicking collection of stories, Konik celebrates the glamour, glitz, and excitement of gambling culture in Vegas and beyond, giving readers a behind-the-tables look at one of the nation's most lucrative entertainment industries.

Pit Boss' rating: 5 star rating from the Pit Boss.

 

The Man Who Invented Las Vegas

In 1946, two men battled for power in Las Vegas. Bugsy Siegel stole Billy Wilkerson's dream of a luxury hotel in the desert, and died in a hail of bullets. Although Billy lived on for many years, he never spoke of the man some believe was murdered for stealing his dream. Now, in this compelling First Edition, Billy's son finally uncovers the secrets behind the building of the Flamingo Hotel and the death of Bugsy Siegel.

Pit Boss' rating: 5 star rating from the Pit Boss.

 

Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People : The Memoirs of the Greatest Gambler Who Ever Lived

If there's anything I'll argue about, I'll either bet on it or shut up. And since it's not becoming for a cowboy to be arguing, I've made a few wagers in my day. But in my humble opinion, I'm no hustler. You see, neighbor, I never go looking for a sucker. I look for a champion and make a sucker out of him."

Amarillo Slim might be the greatest gambler who ever lived, but it's his down-home charm and folksy storytelling that have made him an American idol and media darling. Slim is a legend, as American as Paul Bunyan, Jesse James, and P.T. Barnum. In Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People, T.A. "Amarillo Slim" Preston will tell the tall tales of his fascinating life. Slim will describe some of his greatest gambling exploits -- from winning the World Series of Poker to creating extraordinary proposition bets to running the biggest black market in Europe during the war while giving pool exhibitions (read: hustling) on military bases for Uncle Sam. Among others, Slim beat Willie Nelson for $300,000 playing dominoes; Larry Flynt for $2 million playing poker. He has played poker with presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, and drug lords Pablo Escobar and Jimmy Chagra. He was also one of the pioneers of Las Vegas. Plain and simple, Amarillo Slim is America's greatest gambler of all time.

Pit Boss' rating: 5 star rating from the Pit Boss.

 

The Counter

Rob Wiser, Casino Player Magazine
Riveting insider's tour through the world of high stakes blackjack. Every page crackles with authenticity.

Stanford Wong, Blackjack Author
A well-crafted story with memorable action scenes, intriguing plot twists and character redemption. I really liked THE COUNTER.

Pit Boss' rating: 5 star rating from the Pit Boss.

 

Blackjack Autumn: A True Tale of Life, Death, and Splitting Tens in Winnemucca

Anthony Curtis, Las Vegas Advisor
"Blackjack Autumn is much more than just a diary. It's a tour of Nevada. It's a blackjack primer. It's a laugh a minute. And it's a look deep into the head of a highly provocative thinker."

When Barry Meadow decided to take two months off from his life to play blackjack in every casino in Nevada, he had no idea what he would find. In this wise and witty story, he takes you deep into a little-known world.

Pit Boss' rating: 5 star rating from the Pit Boss.

 

The Morons of Blackjack and Other Monsters

There is more to gambling than just strategies and systems - there's the human side - the side that gets frustrated, angry, annoyed. This book, by gaming's number one best-selling author, is an insightful, hilariously funny, but hard-hitting, perceptive look into the human and emotional side to gambling. Frank Scoblete (aka King Scobe) lets it all hang out in this brilliant book of essays and anecdotes about the games we play and the people who play them with us, often to our great annoyance! If you've ever entered a casino and risked your money - this is the book for you!

Pit Boss' rating: 5 star rating from the Pit Boss.


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