The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King

In 2001, a self-made billionaire named Andy Beal from Texas entered the high-stakes poker room at the luxurious Bellagio casino in Las Vegas. He challenged some of the world’s top poker professionals, including Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, Howard Lederer, and Jennifer Harman, to the richest poker game ever played. Each player started with $1 million, betting $10,000 and $20,000 per round. As the games escalated over the months, Andy became a formidable player, pushing his opponents out of their comfort zone by raising the stakes. By the end of this intense contest, over $20 million was on the table. This is the true story of the legendary Big Game, as told by Michael Craig, who takes you into the high-stakes world of professional gambling, filled with colorful characters, thrilling tales, and human drama.