The Smart Money: How the World's Best Sports Bettors Beat the Bookies Out of Millions
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B000KWZ6RA |
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| Number of Pages | : | 252 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The dean of the world's gambling writers," Michael Konik is the author of six books, including the gaming classic The Man with the $100,000 Breasts. Visit the author at michaelkonik. . He's written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, and Sports Illustrated. On television, Konik has competed in
A riveting inside look at the lucrative world of professional high-stakes sports betting by a journalist who lived a secret life as a key operative in the world's most successful sports gambling ring. When journalist Michael Konik landed an interview with Rick "Big Daddy" Matthews, the largest bet he'd placed on a sporting event was $200. And when he asked Konik if he'd like to "make a little money" during the football season, the writer found himself seduced So began Michael Konik's wild ride as an operative of the elite Brain Trust. Konik had heard the word on the street -- that Matthews was a snake, a conniver who would do anything to gain an edge. Konik, an expert blackjack and poker player, was no stranger to Vegas. But he was also brilliant, cunning, and charming. In The Smart Money, Konik takes readers behind the veil of secrecy shrouding the most successful sports betting operation in America, bypassing the myths and the rumors, going all the way to its innermost sanctum. He reveals how they -- and he -- got rich by beating the Vegas lines and, ultimately, the multimillion-dollar offshore betting circuit. He
The author conceals the identities of the principal players behind fake names, but his fictionalized stand-ins are so compelling (especially the Brain Trust chieftain, Rick "Big Daddy" Matthews) that the book feels like a mixture of true-life expose and high-stakes fiction (fans of Puzo's Fools Die may see some similarities but only in a good way). All rights reserved. The book created plenty of buzz in the publishing community well before its release, so expect a great deal of publicity and high reader interest. David PittCopyright © American Library Association. A definite must-read for the g
You'll see how the true smart guys will be able to outwit you every time. Interesting book. There's a sucker born every minute. If you are gambling and you don't know who the sucker is, it's you.I love books like this and was very impressed. I love reading about how guys with off-the-chart IQs figure out how to beat the market in various different sports betting markets. This one didn't fall short.It's like the book / story "Bringing Down the House" but for various types of sports betting, rather than black jack.Enjoy.. "An easy read that's great entertainment." according to Jay G.. I have always enjoyed reading books written by people who tell a story about what it was like for them to do something that most people might never experience in their lifetime. Michael Konik tells his story about his life as a big time sports gambler. Konik begins telling you about his start in the world of professional sports gambling. He began making huge bets for some talented gamblers who were so successful they had to conceal their identites from the sports books. . "Questionable accuracy, but wildly entertaining" according to ryesteve. Seems like most of the people who criticized this book are doing so because they question the truthfulness of it, and/or it didn't deliver what they were looking for (ie the key to sports gambling riches). First off, in a way it DID deliver on the 2nd point. The secret is to build a computer model more accurate than the competition (the linemakers and the other high-rollers). What else do you expect the book to deliver? A CD with the coded algorithm on it?As for the vera