This is a collection of tales that will appeal to both general readers and to gambling enthusiasts. The stories deal with the most profound of human passions stirred by the compulsion for taking chances. These are not stories about the mechanics of gambling, but instead, as Doyle Brunson notes in the introduction, these are tales that both engage the reader with lively writing and deal with fundamental human concerns: relationships, self esteem, love, hate. The contributors to the volume are experienced writers who are dedicated to telling good yarns and who know about gambling.