Famous Gamblers Poker History And Texas Stories
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Famous Gamblers Poker History And Texas Stories
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Author : Johnny Hughes
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2012-08-21
Famous Gamblers Poker History And Texas Stories written by Johnny Hughes and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
You have a great writing style, very credible, and entertaining. Those were dangerous times. Almost all of the guys are gone. A great book!... Doyle Brunson, Poker Hall of Fame, author. Hes as good a writer as he is a player. When it comes to poker tales...Johnny Hughes is your man.... Anthony Holden, London, President of the International Federation of Poker, author ... a captivating raconteur and avid historian...brings them to life with a unique flair and panache...(He) paints word pictures with witty, lush brush strokes reminiscent of Tom Wolfe... Paul Dr. Pauly McGuire, author ..the William Manchester of poker historians...a Hughes narrative is like lighting a lantern into the darkest recess of pokers subculture...provides the very best portrait of these unique real-life characters of anyone on record... Nolan Dalla, Media Director. World Series of Poker, author. ...the true story...of the beginnings of the phenomenon that poker has become... Crandell Addington, Poker Hall of Fame. Reading...is only paralleled by listening to him tell those stories in real time...like putting yourself in the same room as it all unfolded...when the mob ruled Las Vegas...the real stories... Ryan Sayer, OnTilt Radio, C.O.O.,and Host. www.JohnnyHughes.com
Famous Gamblers Poker History And Texas Stories
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Author : Johnny Hughes
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2012-08
Famous Gamblers Poker History And Texas Stories written by Johnny Hughes and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
You have a great writing style, very credible, and entertaining. Those were dangerous times. Almost all of the guys are gone. A great book!... -Doyle Brunson, Poker Hall of Fame, author. He's as good a writer as he is a player. When it comes to poker tales...Johnny Hughes is your man.... -Anthony Holden, London, President of the International Federation of Poker, author ... a captivating raconteur and avid historian...brings them to life with a unique flair and panache...(He) paints word pictures with witty, lush brush strokes reminiscent of Tom Wolfe... -Paul "Dr. Pauly" McGuire, author ..the William Manchester of poker historians...a Hughes narrative is like lighting a lantern into the darkest recess of poker's subculture...provides the very best portrait of these unique real-life characters of anyone on record... -Nolan Dalla, Media Director. World Series of Poker, author. ...the true story...of the beginnings of the phenomenon that poker has become... -Crandell Addington, Poker Hall of Fame. Reading...is only paralleled by listening to him tell those stories in real time...like putting yourself in the same room as it all unfolded...when the mob ruled Las Vegas...the real stories... -Ryan Sayer, OnTilt Radio, C.O.O., and Host. www.JohnnyHughes.com
Ghosts At The Table
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Author : Des Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-03-17
Ghosts At The Table written by Des Wilson and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-17 with History categories.
Destined to become “the new poker classic, a must-read” (Mike Sexton, top poker player and promoter), Ghosts at the Table is the game's first definitive history. With verve and wit, internationally renowned poker personality Des Wilson traces poker's Wild West origins in Deadwood, South Dakota-where “Wild” Bill Hickok was said to have been shot holding aces and eights-to the annual World Series of Poker and amazing high-stakes games of modern-day Las Vegas. It's a story full of unforgettable characters-riverboat gamblers, Texas rounders, roadside hucksters, and living legends-who have helped make poker the world's most popular game.
Amarillo Slim In A World Full Of Fat People
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Author : Thomas 'amarillo Slim' Preston
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-07-31
Amarillo Slim In A World Full Of Fat People written by Thomas 'amarillo Slim' Preston and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Thomas Austin Preston. Six foot four, skinny as a rake. He played poker with two US presidents - and drug lord Pablo Escobar; made a million dollars by the age of nineteen; and drove a golf ball a mile. Thomas Austin Preston - who was he? The world knows him better as the greatest gambler of all time: Amarillo Slim. Raised in Amarillo, Texas, Amarillo Slim lived the most daring, exciting and profitable life of any man of his time. He ran the biggest black-market operation in Europe, won the World Series of poker in 1972, was celebrated in songs and movies, and his picture hangs in City Hall, Las Vegas. He was a member of four Halls of Fame - and a legend in his lifetime. Because, most of all, Slim was a man who loved to gamble. He'd bet on anything - if the price was right. He rode a camel through the fanciest casino in Marrakesh and beat Evel Knievel at golf (with a hammer), but that was just the small stuff. In his finest hour, he took on the Chinese table tennis champion at his own game. Slim, of course, got to choose the bat. The choice? Coke bottles. The result? 21 - 0. Slim was a very happy man. A sensationally entertaining autobiography, this is the story of his extraordinary life - and the secrets of his even more extraordinary success. From Vegas to Colombia, Texas to London, welcome to the wonderful world of Amarillo Slim.
Texas Poker Wisdom
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Author : Johnny Hughes
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2007-10
Texas Poker Wisdom written by Johnny Hughes and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10 with Fiction categories.
"Scrolling the pages of a Hughes narrative is like lighting a lantern into the darkest recess of poker's subculture. [Hughes] brings the legends of the past and present to life and often provides the very best portrait of these unique, real-life characters of anyone on record." -Nolan Dalla, media director, World Series of Poker, best-selling author and columnist for Card Player "Johnny Hughes's poker stories are a national treasure . hilarious stories and colorful characters . timeless classics . the stuff of history . one of my all-time favorite poker writers." -Iggy, a.k.a. Ignatius J. Reilly, the Blogfather of Poker, GuinnessandPoker.com "Told with authenticity and the knowledge that only a true road gambler could possess . a book that you will love . a highly enjoyable read." -Anthony Kelly, editor-in-chief, Player Europe magazine. Dublin. "Cryptic, dark. Irrefutably unique. Elliptical euphemism and metaphor are (Hughes's) tools. Gambling folklore and parables abound. All told with a twinkle in the eye and one finger on the trigger ... Johnny writes evasively, challenging us to refute, compelling us to believe." -James Dodd, a.k.a. Tetuso, Bet-the-Pot.com. London.
All In
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Author : Jonathan Grotenstein
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2006-09-19
All In written by Jonathan Grotenstein and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-19 with Games & Activities categories.
All In is the story of the greatest tournament in the world—the World Series of Poker. It began in 1970 as a mere gathering of Texas road gamblers who rendezvoused at Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas each spring. Today it has become a cultural phenomenon, attracting exhaustive national television coverage, legions of fans, and thousands of players, from legendary professionals to amateurs with little experience outside of their home games. And with good reason. The prize money for the 2005 tournament was more than the purses of the Masters, the Kentucky Derby, and Wimbledon combined. Professional poker players themselves, authors Jonathan Grotenstein and Storms Reback combine interviews, firsthand accounts, and extensive archival research into a comprehensive and highly entertaining look at this incredibly unique experience, recounting its history through the breathtaking and sometimes brutal hands played at the Horseshoe's tables. They introduce colorful and seemingly fearless characters who, over the tournament's thirty-five-year history, have been lured by huge paydays—and the chance to play against the best in the world, including the legends: · Veteran road gamblers like Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim, whose success at the tables helped push poker into the national spotlight · The troubled poker savant Stuey "The Kid" Ungar, who would eclipse his unlikely debut at the World Series with an even more improbable comeback · And many others like "Poker Brat" Phil Hellmuth, who proved that you didn't need to be old or from Texas to master the game, and Chris Moneymaker, the man with the impossible name who parlayed $40 into $2.5 million All In is a no-limit look at the phenomenal transformation of poker from a vice hidden in shady back rooms into the hottest game on the planet. Where some of the World Series's simple charms have been lost, they have been replaced by a complicated human drama, huge in scope, where luck and skill forge an exciting and unpredictable intersection. Simply put, there is nothing else like it in the world. "If my old pal Benny Binion were still with us, he'd wet his britches seeing that his little publicity stunt in 1970 between a few Texans became a tournament with over $25 million in prize money. If you've ever played a hand of Texas Hold'em, you won't want to miss this book." —Amarillo Slim Preston, 1972 World Series of Poker champion and author of Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People "Reading this book is like having Johnny Moss, Doyle Brunson, Amarillo Slim, and every single one of the World Series of Poker champions over to the house for dinner, a beer, tall tales, and a fine game of No Limit Texas Hold'em." — Phil Gordon, coauthor of Poker: The Real Deal and cohost of Celebrity Poker Showdown
Raising The Stakes
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Author : Sean Chaffin
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Indie Pub Platform
Release Date : 2012-06-01
Raising The Stakes written by Sean Chaffin and has been published by Createspace Indie Pub Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-01 with Games categories.
Poker has been on a boom for almost a decade now, and writer Sean Chaffin's new book Raising the Stakes: True Tales of Gambling, Wagering and Poker Faces offers up stories of gambling and poker's unique history and lore. From underground games in Dallas to tales of the World Series of Poker to crazy stories like wagering at a Puerto Rican cockfight, Raising the Stakes features something for everyone interested in gambling, poker, or history in general. “There is just such a unique history and lore to gambling and poker,” he says. “Some of these stories are really out of the mainstream and not too well-known. I just know there is an audience out there like me, who love that unique poker culture.”Some of the book's features include:• The Top O' the Hill casino, an underground casino in Arlington, Texas, that was a forerunner to today's modern casinos. The story of how it was raided by law enforcement and eventually turned into a seminary is one of a kind.• Jack Strauss – his comeback story at the World Series of Poker spawned the phrase: “All you need is a chip and chair.” Many know the phrase, but not the larger than life story of this amazing poker player, gambler, and big game hunter.• The Amvets Club in Dallas – an underground poker room where many of the World Series of Poker's greatest players got their start. That history includes a gripping robbery and raid by law enforcement. • And many more. In recent years, Sean's work and coverage of the industry have appeared in many publications including Poker Pro, World Poker Tour magazine, American Cowboy, Hooters magazine, Fort Worth magazine, H magazine in Houston, Poker Europa, Poker Player Newspaper, and more. He has interviewed and covered some of the biggest names and events in the poker world. For the last year, he has been a contributor to Casino Player, Strictly Slots, and Canadian Poker Player magazines. For several years, Sean has served as monthly crime writer for Advocate magazines in Dallas. He also owned a weekly newspaper in Rockwall, Texas, for five years.Chaffin grew up in Crandall, Texas, playing poker in his father's regular poker games. He is a native Texan who attended Texas A&M University, majoring in journalism and English. He now lives in Rockwall, Texas, with his wife Kathy and daughters Marie and Chloe.Beyond his magazine writing, Sean is editor of www.PokerTraditions.com, a site all about poker history, lore, and people. The site is re-launching with the book's release.*****“Raising the Stakes takes readers from the saloons and back rooms of poker's early days to the high-stakes tables and televised tournaments of today. Its entertaining anecdotes and insider's perspective will leave even casual players itching to play a few hands.”– Tom Wilmes, Deputy Editor, American Cowboy magazine“Sean's writing offers a unique insight into poker's past, present, and future.”– Antonio Esfandiari, poker pro and ESPN World Series of Poker commentator“Sean Chaffin has a unique insight into casinos and gambling and is one of the go-to writers in the poker world.”– John “Johnny Quads” Wenzel, Editor-in-Chief, Poker Pro magazine“Sean Chaffin is a lot more than a journalist. He's an incredible writer who understands the casino and gaming industry on a very deep level. When I need to assign a big story, I contact Sean.”– Rob Wiser, Editor, Casino Player magazine“Sean Chaffin is one of my favorite writers for many reasons but mostly because he's a great story-teller. Lots of people can write but only the best can tell stories as if you were sitting around the campfire.”– Paul K. Harral, Executive Editor, Fort Worth, Texas magazine“Sean has a unique voice that captures the seriousness of stories while also injecting bits of humor and irony. He does a good job of collecting oodles of information and condensing it into easily digestible short articles.”– Christina Hughes Babb, Managing Editor, Advocate magazines-Dallas
The Game Of Draw Poker
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Author : G. R. Williamson
language : en
Publisher: Indian Head Publishing
Release Date : 2021-05-31
The Game Of Draw Poker written by G. R. Williamson and has been published by Indian Head Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-31 with Games & Activities categories.
With Texas Holdem Poker reigning in all casinos today, it's hard to image that there was a time when the basic game of Poker was a dull, uninteresting, and clumsy game. Faro and Spanish Monte were the favorite card game in gambling saloon across the Old West. The games were played at a lightening pace and money was won and lost in an excited atmosphere where players huddled around the dealing tables. With that in mind, when did Poker come into prominence? What were the changes made to the game of Poker that finally relegated Faro and Spanish to relics of the past? This brief history tells about the early game of Poker and the turning point that led to the advent of Draw Poker. So, toss in an ante and sit back - the history of Draw Poker awaits you.
A Texas Beauty Smart And Strong
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Author : Johnny Hughes
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2016-01-20
A Texas Beauty Smart And Strong written by Johnny Hughes and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-20 with Fiction categories.
Previous Reviews: You have a great writing style, very credible, and entertaining. Those were dangerous times. Almost all of the guys are gone. A great book!... —Doyle Brunson, Poker Hall of Fame, author. He’s as good a writer as he is a player. When it comes to poker tales...Johnny Hughes is your man.... —Anthony Holden, London, President of the International Federation of Poker, author ... a captivating raconteur and avid historian...brings them to life with a unique flair and panache...(He) paints word pictures with witty, lush brush strokes reminiscent of Tom Wolfe... —Paul “Dr. Pauly” McGuire, author ..the William Manchester of poker historians...a Hughes narrative is like lighting a lantern into the darkest recess of poker’s subculture...provides the very best portrait of these unique real-life characters of anyone on record... —Nolan Dalla, Media Director. World Series of Poker, author ...told with the authenticity and the knowledge that only a true road gambler could possess...A highly enjoyable read.. —Anthony Kelly, Editor, Player Europe Magazine, Dublin, Ireland. www.JohnnyHughes.com
Godfather Of Poker
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Author : Doyle Brunson
language : en
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
Release Date :
Godfather Of Poker written by Doyle Brunson and has been published by Cardoza Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Games & Activities categories.
The story of Doyle Brunson, an American treasure and the greatest poker player of all time, is one for the ages. Its a story of guts and glory, of good luck and bad, of triumph and unspeakable tragedy, of courage and grace. He has survived whippings, gun fights, stabbings, mobsters (the real-life ones portrayed in the movie Casino), murderers, and a death sentence when, riddled with incurable cancer, he was given months to live by doctors who told him his hand was played out.A master of the bluff, his most outrageous bluff came after being pistol-whipped and told hes going to die with a gunman pointing a pistol at his forehead. Again, he lived. Brunson has seen it all: from the athletic dreams and a leg shattered by a freak injury which waylaid his path to the NBA (he was drafted by the Lakers), to the devastating death of his first-born daughter, to outrageous exploits like trying to discover Noah Ark and raise the Titanic. Doyles rollercoaster of a life defines the saying: Truth is stranger than fiction.Twice a winner of the prestigious World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, he's won millions and lost millions sometimes in seconds but decidedly more of the former than the latter. Brunson can still be found playing in the highest stakes poker games in the world, often with as much as one million dollars in front of him. To every one of the 250 million people worldwide who play poker each year, Doyle Brunson, is the legendary Babe Ruth of Poker the greatest gambler and poker player who has ever lived.