Fate Deals a Hand: The Slippery Fortunes of Titanic's Professional Gamblers

In 1912, three professional gamblers traveled from the USA to England for the maiden voyage of the Titanic. They planned to use their skills at the card table to relieve fellow passengers of cash, but one was excluded from some games. This new book reveals their true identities, backgrounds, ruses, and fates.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

In the early 20th century, professional gamblers posed a significant problem in the smoking rooms of trans-Atlantic passenger liners, leading the White Star Line to issue warnings to its passengers about their presence. In the spring of 1912, three professional gamblers embarked on a journey from the United States to England with the sole intention of returning to America on the maiden voyage of the Titanic. The trio consisted of Kid Homer, Harry Rolmane, and Boy Bradley, who were known for their past criminal activities and their proficiency in card games. They intended to use their skills at the poker table to relieve fellow passengers of their cash. While one of them was suspected of being a professional card mechanic and was excluded from certain poker games, the others continued to engage in their gambling activities. This new book, the product of years of extensive research by George Behe, unveils the true identities of these gamblers, their individual backgrounds, the elaborate schemes they employed, and the tragic consequences that awaited them after the Titanic sank. Furthermore, it offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, shedding light on the lifestyles and practices of these notorious gamblers.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 165 x 243 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803992389