Devilfish: The Life and Times of a Poker Legend

From prison cell to Las Vegas penthouse Devilfish: The Life & Times of a Poker Legend is the no-holds-barred life story of the UKs best poker player and all-time legend Dave Devilfish Ulliott. Ever wanted a seat at the table with the Devilfish? Well nows your chance . . . Dave Devilfish Ulliott is the the most successful poker player in British history with tournament winnings of 6 million. But he started life with an unlucky hand -on a council estate in Hull boredom staved off by a spot of safe-cracking. He finally found his true vocation at the card table. From prison to a penthouse in Las Vegas; from gang fights to parties at the Playboy mansion; from losing $700 000 in a day to winning a World Series of Poker bracelet; from being public enemy No 1 to the big draw on Channel Fours Late Night Poker Devilfish knows what it means to lose and win big. And still come out cracking jokes. This is a full life story from the fishs own mouth: his jokes his sauce and detailed revelations from his criminal past. Broad funny northern and poetic. A master storyteller Guardian Cancel your plans for the weekend and do yourself a big favour. Read this. Devilfish is funny as fk ballsy brave as a lion mad as a bag of monkeys and absolutely captivating as a storyteller Roger Cook Daily Star Fast funny scary smart cocky and colourful Victoria Coren Observer A poker classic Daily Star