Denn has been on a hot streak: playing poker with Vegas's highest rollers and winning every time. But that all changes when he gets involved with a redheaded card dealer named Cattie. Soon, his bankroll's down to almost nothing, he's playing in games with little old ladies, and a powerful rival has shown up. Denn is left with doubts about just whose side Cattie is on. He'll bet everything on one final game to learn the truth.
Summary Denn was riding high, winning table after table at no-limit Texas holdem, until he fell for Cattie. She not only stole his heart, but also his playing secrets. Since then Denn has lost everything, including his self-confidence. His best chance to get back on top is to win the winner-take-all million-dollar poker tournament at a new casino, if he can come up with the $10,000 entry fee. But the new casino is owned by Artie Kingston, who still wants revenge for the restaurant he lost to Denn. And the casino’s top new dealer is Kingston’s good-luck charm, Cattie.
Topics Texas holdem. Young players. Odd hands. Cheating. Decisions. Poker tells. Anger. Self-hatred. Luck. Bragging. Shoplifting. Obsession. Guilt. Going back to basics. Poverty. Mothers. Prostitution. Old acquaintances. Sudden realizations. Payback. Compulsive gamblers. Gifts. Winner-take-all tournaments. Hard luck stories.
SRC Level 4.500000
SRC Points 10.000000
Lexile 760L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
Language English
JLG Release Date Aug 2007
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
Young Adult
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
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