Memoirs of a casino dealer, a gripping and evocative account of my journey through the high-stakes world of underground casinos, personal challenges, and the resilience it took to survive.
Memoirs will appeal to readers who enjoyed Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential or Beth Macy's Factory Man for its blend of immersive storytelling and unflinching honesty.
The story begins in the mid-1990s, with a young man (myself) thrust into the world of illegal casinos in Israel, where ambition and danger intertwine. As I navigate the thrilling highs and devastating lows of this secretive world, I also contend with personal trials: a near-suicide, a brush with the Foreign Legion, and forbidden love. From encounters with corrupt bosses and the adrenaline rush of managing high-stakes roulette tables to the tension of police raids and deportation, the narrative captures both the external risks and the internal struggle of a life lived on the edge.
Through all of this, the book explores themes of redemption, resilience, and the quest for identity, set against a backdrop of cities as varied as Prague, Bucharest, Jerusalem, and Hong Kong. Readers are taken on a journey through vibrant cultural landscapes and gripping personal encounters that test the limits of loyalty, ambition, and love.
I believe my unique experiences and raw storytelling style offer an authentic perspective that readers will find both captivating and thought-provoking.