This uplifting true account of a novice gambler risking his entire $50,000 stake to finally get an opportunity to pursue his life-long goal of claiming victory at the World Series of Poker, unfolds amidst the harsh Las Vegas truths of destiny, fortune, and the unpredictable flip of a card. What does it truly mean to lead the lifestyle of a professional poker player?
Marvin Karlins, an ambitious hopeful for the World Series of Poker title, is set to discover the answer, at least for the summer of 2017, as he lives the fantasy, endures the nightmares and gambles everything at the WSOP. Narrated with unflinching honesty and self-mocking wit, Karlins’ journey evokes both fear and admiration as he risks his $50,000 stake in hopes of achieving his lifelong ambition of winning a bracelet.
He imparts priceless wisdom for succeeding in poker—and life. How does he perform? He pours everything into a token and a hope. Phil Hellmuth, Jr., the 14-time WSOP champion remarks, “A captivating journey deep into the World Series of Poker…this book is ingeniously crafted from start to finish!
Marvin Karlins is a renowned author and has co-written two poker books, Read ’em and Reap and Deal Me In, along with the groundbreaking book, P$yching Out Vegas. He had a tenure of ten years as a senior editor and columnist at Gambling Times/Win Magazine. His poker-related writings have been included in Cardplayer and Bluff magazines.
