FourFlusher 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I just finnished One of a Kind, the Stu Unger story. Excellent book, well told story.But, an incredibly sad story. Almost unimaginable that a man could win over thirty million dollars, and wind up stealing tips from the Horseshoe. It put a lump in my throat.He had some big times, though. Once he bought an entire kilo of coke and put it on the table and had a party. They sucked up the whole kilo.The poor bastid pushed prolly $25,000,000 under the windows at the track and sports book. He was known to bet the entire board...every game posted that day. Link to post Share on other sites
strate 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 yea, i agree, incredible book. Best, unquestianable best at poker and gin.the movie doesnt do his story as much justice, but i recomend everyone to read teh book. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafs 142 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Agreed. As much a his life was ****ed up, it's a life worth reading about and the book tells everything you'd need to know. Link to post Share on other sites
aucu 3 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Still donĀ“t have this one.You guys just sold me. Link to post Share on other sites
FourFlusher 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Movie? Link to post Share on other sites
aucu 3 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Movie?DoneHigh RollerStr8 to DVD Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteTiger 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I also agree, the book is a must read! Especially if your a poker player.And yes their is a movie, its pretty good, but like strate said, the book is much much better.I also agree, the book is a must read! Especially if your a poker player.And yes their is a movie, its pretty good, but like strate said, the book is much much better. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 great book, bad movieyep, I can read Link to post Share on other sites
Flack_attack 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I think one could argue that Stuey was more dominant at gin rummy then anyone else has been in any sport/game in recorded history. He could give the best players in the world huge spots and still win convincingly every single time. Link to post Share on other sites
strate 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Yea, he never lost at gin. He played the best player in Vegas at the time and he was skill a young guy about 18 years i think, and he destroyed him every game. He would have made more money at it but noone wanted to play him cause he couldnt sell a game. He was even asked once to lose one game for 50 grand or something like that, and he wouldnt do it. It was his game everytime he played. EVERY TIME1 Link to post Share on other sites
Highlow16 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I believe Bobby Baldwin claims to have cleaned stuey clock at gin. Read something bout it. Link to post Share on other sites
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