Poker Books by Richard Sparks

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    Getting Lucky

    By: Richard Sparks
    Subtitle: The Education of a Mad Poker Player

    Realizing his game needed improvement, Sparks enlisted the help of legendary World Champion of Poker Tom McEvoy as his personal coach. Armed with newfound knowledge and skills, Sparks embarks on a series of adventures, including a cruise to Mexico with the Party Poker Million, rubbing shoulders with famous poker faces, top stars, and big money players. He discusses the future of poker with the man behind the World Poker Tour and learns about the seedy past from The King of the Cheats. Sparks puts his newly acquired skills to the test at the World Series of Poker, facing off against the biggest names in the game. Throughout his journey, he shares anecdotes and encounters with poker’s most unique characters, while receiving invaluable insight and instruction from McEvoy. As his game improves rapidly, Sparks experiences spectacular results, all while immersing readers in the heart-pounding, real-life action of the poker world.


    Diary of a Mad Poker Player

    By: Richard Sparks
    Subtitle: A Journey to the World Series of Poker

    Diary Of A Mad Poker Player chronicles the adventure of one player’s quest to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, spanning from March 30th to May 28th, 2004. It’s a realm where professional players enjoy celebrity status, and the tables are filled with a mix of frustrated amateurs, cunning cheats, industry insiders, legal aficionados, and tech-savvy entrepreneurs. The narrative provides an insider’s look at the pulsating heart of poker, from card-room dynamics to online platforms, all leading up to the pinnacle of poker competitions.


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