Ace on the River- Barry Greenstein

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 01-13-22, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by Ian

I just finished rereading this 15 year old book and I got some good things out of it. The book reminds me of the Knish quote from rounders "showing you the playbook I put together off my own beats." Greenstein basically wrote a manual for how to approach life as a gambler and how to avoid certain pitfalls of the lifestyle.

Different chapters will be more applicable to different people. His advice to take one-off shots at juicy situations even if you aren't bankrolled for them long-term is a lesson I wish I had learned back when the book was written. I recommend Ace on the River for anyone who is looking to gamble professionally or as a serious side-hustle. You can get it used on amazon for under $3.

GL

Thanks for the review, Ian. Maybe I'll pick one up from Amazon.

**Ian** · 01-13-22, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21

Thanks for the review, Ian. Maybe I'll pick one up from Amazon.

Thanks for the points, Peavy.

There's a chapter on sexuality where Barry writes about the importance of not being a sugar daddy and advises to have a second sex partner to take on the road with you when your woman wants to stay at home... that chapter alone is worth the price of the book imo.

**stevenash** · 01-13-22, 08:46 PM

Just ordered it on Amazon.
Thanks.

Just got a fiction book for Christmas called "The Final Table"
Just finished it, great thriller.

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Final-Table-Novel-Dan-Schorr/dp/1684631076

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 01-13-22, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by Ian

Thanks for the points, Peavy.

There's a chapter on sexuality where Barry writes about the importance of not being a sugar daddy and advises to have a second sex partner to take on the road with you when your woman wants to stay at home... that chapter alone is worth the price of the book imo.

Sounds intriguing lol

I've heard of the book but never actually read it...ordered one on Amazon

**Optional** · 01-13-22, 10:47 PM

I like the sound of the strategy.

Balls to the wall and damn the consequences!

**Ian** · 01-14-22, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by stevenash

Just ordered it on Amazon.
Thanks.

Just got a fiction book for Christmas called "The Final Table"
Just finished it, great thriller.

https://www.amazon.com/Final-Table-N.../dp/1684631076

I'll check it out. Thanks for the tip... We're turning into the SBR Book club here.

**stevenash** · 01-14-22, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by Ian

I'll check it out. Thanks for the tip... We're turning into the SBR Book club here.

It really is a great clever novel.
Crime solving through the eyes of a prosecutor that's also an accomplished hold 'em player and draws on his poker knowledge.
Great book.

**clockwise1965** · 01-16-22, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by stevenash

Just ordered it on Amazon.
Thanks.

Just got a fiction book for Christmas called "The Final Table"
Just finished it, great thriller.

https://www.amazon.com/Final-Table-N.../dp/1684631076

Let me know what you think of the book.

**boscokid** · 01-16-22, 10:54 AM

TIL at least 5 SBR posters can read. As a confirmed square I would've gone all-in on the under.

**mpaschal34** · 01-18-22, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by boscokid

TIL at least 5 SBR posters can read. As a confirmed square I would've gone all-in on the under.

I was hoping for a lot of pictures….especially on the chapter with the side woman on the road.

**Brandt Moat** · 01-18-22, 09:07 PM

My dad didn't do much for me. He was a rounder and a gambler. He told me, "Winners Go to Dinner" Get up and go when the cards fall your way. Not a hit and run. Just take the win. Loved the book. Good lessons for young gamblers that haven't got the message. You wake up 2mrw and have a line up of games and card rooms still waiting for ya to enjoy. Just be patient and strike when ya got it!! GL