The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King — Review
A billionaire challenges the world's best to the highest-stakes games ever played.
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A billionaire challenges the world's best to the highest-stakes games ever played.
Narrative by Michael Craig
What The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King covers
Craig tells the true story of banker Andy Beal taking on a syndicate of elite pros in heads-up matches for millions a hand. It reads like a thriller — and is the definitive account of the biggest game in poker history.
Key ideas you'll take away
- The highest-stakes games ever spread
- An amateur billionaire vs. the world's best
- A true story that reads like a novel
Who it's for
Anyone who loves a high-stakes drama.
Our verdict
A page-turner and an instant classic of poker storytelling.