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Gambler

Secrets from a Life at Risk

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 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “This book is going to become the sports gambling bible…The formula’s in the book.” —Pat McAfee

“The greatest and most controversial sports gambler ever” (ESPN) Billy Walters shares his “rollicking and edgy life story” (The Wall Street Journal)—revealing the secrets to his fiercely protected betting system and breaking his silence about Phil Mickelson.

Nobody controls the odds like Billy Walters. Widely regarded as “the Michael Jordan of sports betting,” Walters is a living legend in Las Vegas and among sports bettors worldwide. With an unmatched winning streak of thirty-six consecutive years, Walters has become fabulously wealthy by placing hundreds of millions of dollars a year in gross wagers, including one Super Bowl bet of $3.5 million alone. Competitors desperate to crack his betting techniques have tried hacking his phones, rifling through his trash, and bribing his employees. Now, after decades of avoiding the spotlight and fiercely protecting the keys to his success, Walters wants to pass along his wisdom to future generations of sports bettors.

Gambler is more than a traditional autobiography. In addition to sharing his against-all-odds American Dream story, Walters reveals in fascinating detail the secrets of his proprietary betting system, which will serve as a master class for anyone who wants to improve their odds at betting on sports. Walters also breaks his silence about his long and complicated relationship with Hall of Fame professional golfer Phil Mickelson.

On a typical weekend gameday packed with college and pro sports, Walters will bet $20 million. It’s a small sum for someone with his resources today, but an unbelievable fortune for the child who was raised by his grandmother in extreme poverty in rural Kentucky. By the age of nine, Walters became a shark at hustling pool and pitching pennies. As a young adult, he set records as a used-car salesman, hustled golf, and dabbled in bookmaking. He eventually moved to Las Vegas, where he revolutionized sports betting strategy and became a member of the famed Computer Group, the first syndicate to apply algorithms and data analysis to sports gambling. He built a fortune while overcoming addictions and outmaneuvering organized crime figures made infamous by Martin Scorsese’s film Casino.

In Gambler, Walters shares everything he’s learned about sports betting. First, he shows bettors how to mine the information we have at our fingertips to develop a sophisticated betting strategy and handicapping system of our own. He explains how even avid bettors often do not grasp all of the variables that go into making an informed wager—home field advantage, individual player values, injuries or illness, weather forecasts, each team’s previous schedule, travel distance/ difficulty, stadium quirks, turf types, and more. Variable by variable, Walters breaks down the formulas, betting systems, and money-management principles that he’s developed over decades of improving his craft.

From a self-made man who repeatedly won it all, lost it all, and earned it all back again, Gambler is at once a gripping autobiography, a blistering tell-all, and an indispensable playbook for coming out on top. Career Success Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Sports Inspiring Computer Security
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Great listen for any gambler, vegas or sports lover. Get it today! Tom M reviews.
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Fantastic

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This is the best story I’ve ever listened too. Billy Walter is and will always be a fantastic role model to myself and many others. I am grateful to have had this experience of learning from a great man.
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J Samson

The Whole Great Epic Story A++++

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Very interesting topic and some great stories. However, the narration is slurred and monotone with so little inflection which makes it a very hard listen.
Having to mentally tune into the author’s voice, concentrating intently on every word spoken takes so much away from the enjoyment of the book.

A great story, poorly told

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Very interesting and honest account of 'a rake's progress' as he figures out how to use his natural smarts, understanding of numbers and competitive instinct to keep moving up the food chain. His He doesn't attempt to get down to the level of the uninformed reader but assumes that anyone can pick up the terminology and the technology and techniques of his world. He is fortright in his opinions and descriptions of friends and enemies, professional or personal and equally willing to disclose his disasters and triumphs. While using his own voice adds to the authenticity, it really wasn't a good idea as he reads very rapidly and in a somewhat slurred way so that you have to listen very intently to follow the narrative. Like many who walk on the wild side, he comes across as an honourable man. Who wouldn't want to spend an evening listening to his experiences.

Life at the sharp end

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A good listen, however I felt it a little repetitive, different stories but same theme. but worth a go

enjoyable

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