Swimming with the Devil Fish: The Colourful Story of the UK's Number 1 Poker Player

by Des Wilson, Wilson Des

Dave "The Devil Fish" Ulliott has taken the poker world by storm since beginning to play at the age of 16. A world-class player, he is one of the most feared players on the ever-burgeoning global poker circuit, and he was the first British player to win a $500,000 poker event in the US. This powerful and revealing book uncovers the amazing world of professional poker in Britain, and for the first time tells the extraordinary stories of the countrys top poker professionals. It is a must-read for anyone who is part of, or fascinated by, the growth of professional poker.

330 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

About the author

Des Wilson is a New Zealand born British campaigner, political activist, businessman, sports administrator, author and Poker player. He was one of the founders of the British homelessness charity Shelter and was for a while an activist in, and President of, the British Liberal Party. He is now most well known for his writing on Poker.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like Texas Holdem Poker, you will enjoy this read.

[Richard Herbert · Rating 2 out of 5]

The same old tired poker stories, nothing new to be found here.

[Steven Feeney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Average and well worn poker material. Better books of the subject can be found.