Isbn: 9781602390997 - bets, drugs, and rock & roll: the rise and fall of the world's first offshore sports gambling empire (13 risultati)

Condizione: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The gambler's high is like a rush; he feels invulnerable. That high lasts, though, only until the next big loss. Such is the story of Steve Budin, who created the first online sports betting company. Under the tutelage of his father, a legendary, old-school Miami bookmaker, and with the help of a cocaine-addicted polygamist, Budin revolutionized the shadowy business of spreads by taking them global. But he also stuck to some tried and true methods, like plying clients with trips to Vegas, hookers, and hardcore drugs. In the end, Budin raked in hundreds of millions of dollars and stood on the verge of a deal worth billions more. He took bookmaking into an automated, virtual worldwide casino that anyone could access, anywhere and at any time. For anyone fascinated by the wild West that is internet gambling, here is a rare peek into that exciting, dangerous world.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The gambler's high is like a rush; he feels invulnerable. That high lasts, though, only until the next big loss. Such is the story of Steve Budin, who created the first online sports betting company. Under the tutelage of his father, a legendary, old-school Miami bookmaker, and with the help of a cocaine-addicted polygamist, Budin revolutionized the shadowy business of spreads by taking them global. But he also stuck to some tried and true methods, like plying clients with trips to Vegas, hookers, and hardcore drugs. In the end, Budin raked in hundreds of millions of dollars and stood on the verge of a deal worth billions more. He took bookmaking into an automated, virtual worldwide casino that anyone could access, anywhere and at any time. For anyone fascinated by the wild West that is internet gambling, here is a rare peek into that exciting, dangerous world.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The gambler's high is like a rush; he feels invulnerable. That high lasts, though, only until the next big loss. Such is the story of Steve Budin, who created the first online sports betting company. Under the tutelage of his father, a legendary, old-school Miami bookmaker, and with the help of a cocaine-addicted polygamist, Budin revolutionized the shadowy business of spreads by taking them global. But he also stuck to some tried and true methods, like plying clients with trips to Vegas, hookers, and hardcore drugs. In the end, Budin raked in hundreds of millions of dollars and stood on the verge of a deal worth billions more. He took bookmaking into an automated, virtual worldwide casino that anyone could access, anywhere and at any time. For anyone fascinated by the wild West that is internet gambling, here is a rare peek into that exciting, dangerous world.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The gambler's high is like a rush; he feels invulnerable. That high lasts, though, only until the next big loss. Such is the story of Steve Budin, who created the first online sports betting company. Under the tutelage of his father, a legendary, old-school Miami bookmaker, and with the help of a cocaine-addicted polygamist, Budin revolutionized the shadowy business of spreads by taking them global. But he also stuck to some tried and true methods, like plying clients with trips to Vegas, hookers, and hardcore drugs. In the end, Budin raked in hundreds of millions of dollars and stood on the verge of a deal worth billions more. He took bookmaking into an automated, virtual worldwide casino that anyone could access, anywhere and at any time. For anyone fascinated by the wild West that is internet gambling, here is a rare peek into that exciting, dangerous world.…

Condizione: Good. First Edition ~1st Printing. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. First Edition ~1st Printing. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Binding tight.Cover clean.Minor wear to page edges and corners. Hardcover.Dust Jacket included and in fair condition. No writing, highlighting, or marks in text.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine in Brodart Cover. First Edition. The dust jacket is protected by a clear, plastic, cover. A First Edition with the copyright page listing the full number sequence of 1-10 present. The dust jacket's original price is still present. Pages are clean, tight and bright. (S461-L). …

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. 1st Edition. Skyhorse hardcover in dust jacket, 2007, 1st edition/1st printing, jacket price $24.95, unused and carefully stored, No remainder marks/tears or other defects (as New/Fine). We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble-wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX NOT a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.…

Condizione: Very Good. Unused. Minor shelf wear to extremities, mainly jacket corners. Contents as new.

Condizione: Good. Unused. Some bumps/wear at edges/corners of dust jacket and hard board. Light storage marks/scratches to dust jacket and parts of hard board. Text excellent/unread.

Condizione: Very Good. New/unused condition with small scuffs scratches and small tear to the dust jacket. The content is in new condition.