Breaking Vegas, 9780099490999
Paperback
Young genius beats Vegas, gets rich, banned, and almost killed.

Breaking Vegas

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    31 August 2006

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Summary

Breaking Vegas: The True Story of the Darling of Las Vegas

For nearly five years, he was known as the ‘Darling Of Las Vegas’; the biggest high roller to hit Sin City in decades, a hotshot, twenty one year-old kid with a seemingly unlimited bankroll and an even more unlimited lust for big money action.

His name was Semyon Dukatch, and stories swirled in his wake. Some said he was a Russian arms dealer, others a pop star from Eastern Europe. But the truth was even more unlikel…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780099490999
ISBN-10:0099490994
Author:Ben Mezrich
Publisher:Cornerstone
Imprint:Arrow Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:31 August 2006
Weight:249g
Dimensions:198mm x 130mm x 20mm
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Critics Review

Riveting … [Mezrich has] become a master at delivering fast-paced, tightly structured narratives that keep readers engaged every step of the way… Most impressive … What [Mezrich has] done, beautifully, is craft a riveting story about kids with excess brainpower taking on casinos with excess money. He has penned a gripping true-life adventure that will keep you reading well past your bedtime * Boston Globe *A very enjoyable read that makes you feel like you’re right there in Vegas playing along. Semyon’s story is a fascinating, true life adventure – Kevin SpaceyVery stylish and captivating… Mezrich brilliantly captures the tension and excitement… A must read at all costs * Daily Mirror *Glamorous, exciting and true, it’s a tale to send the Oceans Eleven back to bussing tables for tips * Arena *It’s fast paced and believable, but does it really tell you how to win at blackjack? To find out, you’ll have to buy the book, a small price to pay for the thousands you could make * Daily Express *

About The Author

Ben Mezrich

Ben Mezrich is the New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House in addition to many other books, both fiction and non-fiction. The major motion picture 21, starring Kevin Spacey, was based on Bringing Down the House. The Oscar-winning film The Social Network was adapted from The Accidental Billionaires. Mezrich lives in Boston with his wife and son.

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