With the gambling industry again making global headlines, we face exciting times. As legalized betting sweeps across the USA, taking major states as it goes, millions more Americans can bet today than in 2020. And it’s not just in casinos. Smartphones have dragged betting into the 21st century.
Today, you can make predictions on the winner of the Super Bowl and watch the game live on your Android or iOS device from anywhere in the world. The top online sports betting apps draw a global audience, accepting bets on everything competitive, from the Kentucky Derby to the English Premier League. Bettors enjoy the power of a major sportsbook and casino in their pocket.
With face-recognition log-in, in-play betting, live streaming, and Bitcoin betting, it’s easy to forget gambling wasn’t always so heavily controlled by technology. There was a time when it was your wits against the table, winner-takes-all. There’s something beautiful about a gathering of poker sharks around a table with the pot stacked high you don’t get when playing online.
Before launching into a high-stakes game, look back at one of our favorites when seeking inspiration. The Devilfish – A True Poker Legend is available on our site now. Just click to watch when you’re ready, but only once you’ve read our teasing review.
An interesting find
You will already have seen at least one account of David Ulliott’s poker career. But The Devilfish – A True Poker Legend is something unique. It approaches from a path far less trodden than you’ve seen before.
Strip back the sharp suits, sunglasses indoors, greased back hair, and those gold rings that were once fashionable, maybe in the 80s. What’s left is David, the Englishman who clambered up through the ranks to become a global sensation. That brought the cash and the money its share of problems.
If you think you know the story of Devilfish, you’re wrong. This documentary takes us from David, the child who learned card games from his family to Devilfish, one of the most feared men ever to play professional poker.
What to expect
Expect the unexpected. I know it’s the cliche you wouldn’t expect to find on such a high-profile platform, but this documentary fits the bill. If Ulliott had been anything other than elusive, impossible to read, and naturally evasive, David wouldn’t have been half the poker player he was in his prime.
You’re in for a white-knuckle ride with The Devilfish, and even the stories you think you’ve already heard have an edge. If you are a fan of Ulliott, this is a chance to spend time on the man and learn about his background.
If you’re new to poker and want to watch one of the greats, watch how David operates. It’ll surprise you the lengths this eventual Poker Hall of Famer would go to in the name of victory.
Further reading
David wrote an autobiography printed by Penguin Books in 2010, four years before his death. Entitled DEVILFISH: The Life and Times of a Poker Legend, it was well received at Leicester Square, London, at Poker in the Park.
Let us know
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Playing poker
If you’ve yet to try playing poker online, it’s a great time to start. The online sports and casino betting industries are fiercely competitive, meaning the top apps must fight for your attention.
How do gambling sites catch your eye? By offering all new players a welcome bonus free bet when they register an account, make your first deposit and gamble.
Read the terms and conditions attached to any welcome bonus you might consider from a casino betting company. Doing so may take a few extra minutes, but it ensures you understand how the promo works and what’s expected of you when betting. The more you know, the more chance of you bagging a profit.
