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A New Method of Cheating
Thursday, 7 March 2013
In Austin, Texas, a cheater took many thousands of dollars from several of the underground games with a new way to cheat as poker historian Johnny Hughes explains.
Titanic Thompson: America's Most Famous Gambler, Part 3
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Poker historian Johnny Hughes continues his examination of the life of one of America's most fearless gamblers, Titanic Thompson.
Titanic Thompson: America's Most Famous Gambler, Part 2 of 3
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Titanic once won a bet with Rothstein throwing a heavy peanut across Times Square. He had packed the peanut with birdshot, lead. He did this with walnuts, pecans, oranges, lemons, and he was always ready. Johnny Hughes continues his look at one of America's most amazing gamblers.
Titanic Thompson: America's Most Famous Gambler, Part I
Monday, 2 April 2012
Titanic Thompson's dark eyes could be gullible, child-like, confused, bemused, charming, magnetic, penetrating, predatory, all-knowing and scary when need be. Johnny Hughes on a larger than life American character.