Gambling with Demons & Drinking with the Devil

by Nicholas Woolworth

It began as a dream and inspiration for the game of poker as a curious teenager and would culminate on the highest of stages Las Vegas had to offer. Join me on a detailed, yet grueling excursion through the emotional journey I once had of being a high stakes alcoholic gambler in my early 20's. This story recites the intense, yet memorable career I survived and lived to tell about. From presidential suites to waking up on hotel benches, the alcohol intake was never ending nor were the risks for the fast paced and on edge lifestyle I embraced. Between the constant traveling, love on all levels, uncertainty and sensations of all different kinds, I promise you quite the expedition and descriptive view from everything I felt, saw and experienced.

298 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 4, 2014

Reviews

[John L · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sometimes compelling cautionary poker player's story

This narrative gives the reader a decent idea of what it is like to have some poker talent and go on an amazing run at a time when poker was at its zenith. It is so poorly written on many levels, though, that I can only recommend it to extreme poker fanboys. If you love (semi?) true poker biographies or adventures, then I think you'll enjoy a slice of how easy it was to thrive and enjoy the adventure in the halcyon days of poker. Despite its lack of insight and its frequent aggrandizement, it was a page-turner for this poker fanboy.

[Sidenseen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought this was a great first had account of what it was like for the writer to lose everything. Left me with a feeling of sadness afterwards, not really hope and perseverance as I thought would be the result. Amazing read