
Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist
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Joe Barrett
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Stefan Rudnicki
"Right out of the gate, the entire game was designed to empty the pockets of those rich, celeb-loving LA suckers." (Houston Curtis)
Leonardo DiCaprio. Alex Rodriguez. Tobey Maguire. Affleck. Damon. Cassavetes.
What do these people have in common? Not just fame and fortune; all these men are also alumni of the ultra-exclusive, high-stakes poker ring that inspired Aaron Sorkin's Oscar-nominated film, Molly’s Game.
But Houston Curtis, the card shark who cofounded the game with Tobey Maguire, knows that Sorkin's is the whitewashed version. In Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist, Curtis goes all-in, revealing the true story behind the game. From its origins with Maguire to staking DiCaprio's first game, installing Molly Bloom, avoiding the hookers and blow down the hall, and weathering the FBI investigation that left Curtis with a lien on his house - this is the no-holds-barred account of the world’s most exclusive Texas hold ’em game from the man who started it - with all the names and salacious details that Molly's Game left out.
With the insider appeal of Rounders, more A-listers than Ocean's 11, and the excitement of The Sting, Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist is the untold, insider’s story that makes Molly's Game look tame.
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Incredibly Fascinating Story!
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Solid Story
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His version of most of the events are probably true, but rather than say that he bashes Molly whenever he gets a chance. Most of what he says doesn't necessarily conflict with Molly's story. And those that do are details that probably don't matter all that much. Honestly, it's a little off-putting.
I guess everyone wants to be the hero of their own story (keep an eye out for my story about the software engineer that almost single handedly saved a struggling firm with his coding prowess).
For me, I think it would've been a much better listen without his obvious vitriol for Molly.
Different Perspective
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You reap what you sow
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Good it’s free
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heavy risk card draw, which didnt come. I felt deeply for him as I listened his story on the audible platform. The book deserves a film version, and I am sure it attains a much wider success than Molly’s game. Perhaps, if that time comes, Curtis’ redemption is realised. I wish him all the best, and thank him for sharing this amazing story.
What a story!!!
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Very good book
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A second perspective of the Molly's Game tale.
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a cautionary tale.
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Very entertaining
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