Neat read on the Las Vegas Legend himself...$0-40,000,000 then back to $0.

Link: http://www.pokernews.com/news/2008/0...ras-part-1.htm

Read Archie's story dozens of times, but it never gets old.

They never do get old - but just to give you guys a heads up - Archie was also well known for exagerating his storys. Either way - this self proclaimed legend has legendary stories.


Archie discussing his story in a 3 minute clip:

http://wickedchopspoker.blogs.com/my...-karas-lo.html

This would make a great movie

Spiro (55_lucky_55) had some good stories of Archie from the card room days. We need some of these stories to be told for the masses its these tales that have molded most of us today one way or another and most don't know why.

Looks like he had some good bankroll management.

gotta gamble to win ($45mil)

guy seems badass and has a good demeanor

Didn't know the story. Very nice. Is somebody already making a movie about it? Could be a little bit of american gangster and larry flynt's movie i think.

Never heard of him, but would love to hear more.

Pretty awesome read, but does anyone know what he does these days? Still gambling?

ive played against him at the Commerce 20/40 NL. He's a pretty solid player imo. A gambler but he knew no limit well.

"In December, 1992, Archie lost $2,000,000 playing high-stakes poker. Left with only $50 in his pocket, Archie decided to re-evaluate his situation, and felt he needed to take it up a notch and head to Las Vegas to gamble higher."

How does one top this?

This is how the true .5% of gamblers think...I would lock self in room with 8 ball and booze and loaded revolver had this been my miss fortune.

good read ty OP

I'm sure Archie's story is really interesting, but the writing in this article is just horrible. I hope they aren't paying this guy for these articles.