Poker Wars
Murder, Mayhem, and the Bloody History that Led to the World Series of Poker
$53.45
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
11 August 2026
Summary
Murder and mayhem, bullets and bombings, carnage and corruption…and a whole lot of outlaws gambling for the highest stakes of all.
Poker Wars tells the true story of the hitmen, bandits, card sharks, and mobsters who brought about the internationally successful World Series of Poker. The World Series of Poker, the sport’s most popular and lucrative event, had its inaugural event in 1970 and has since grown well beyond anything its founders ever imagined, especially considering where i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798892426480 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Philip Guitar, Jim Martyka |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 11 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 139mm x 209mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for Poker Wars:
“With a deep well of research and a colorful cast to rival any Damon Runyon story, it’s a safe bet that true crime fans and poker aficionados will enjoy this.”
—Publishers Weekly
Philip Guitar
Philip Guitar
Philip Guitar grew up in Abilene, Texas, spending his youth working on family ranches and participating in various athletic activities. He was also an avid reader and writer, with a preference for mystery, horror, and true crime mafia books. He is a former professional poker player with notable wins and many tales of playing alongside renowned figures and celebrities. Philip is a prolific screenwriter and the founder and executive producer of Red Aces Productions, the home of the “Texas Thriller.” He wrote and produced the successful and award-winning short film Crude Massacre and the acclaimed documentary Water Wars, narrated by Dennis Quaid. He has several other projects currently being shopped or in development.
Jim Martyka
Jim Martyka is a multipublished author and editor who has worked on over fifty published books across all genres. His notable works include Closing the Gap (the autobiography of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis), The Eight Characters of Comedy, Towards the Moon with Fellini, Paddle Out, and The Super Bowls. He is an award-winning journalist, a professional coach, and a consultant, collaborating with various publishers (including sports publisher Triumph Books) to assist writers of all experience levels in getting their projects written, pitched, and published. A native of Milwaukee, he now resides in Los Angeles. He is a fan of true crime and a competent poker player among friends and family. Jim is also a former Guinness World Records holder for watching fifty-three and a half hours of movies straight without sleeping; a record that has since been surpassed significantly, and one he has no intention of attempting again.
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