The Gambler : My Secret Life In TV Betting... And Taking The Biggest Chance Of All

As a pioneer in the field of TV betting, Rob thinks he has uncovered the path to untold riches,�winning big on Strictly Come Dancing, X Factor, Eurovision - you name it. While millions sat on their sofas watching and wondering who might win or who'd be evicted�from their favourite shows that week, Rob would be working out the odds, checking his�formulas and gambling big. Rob's book takes readers into the�fascinating world of TV gambling and beyond.�Surviving the nerve-jangling moments waiting and watching to see if his luck was in or if he'd�be on the breadline that week, Rob honed his skills over years to seem almost psychic. And he didn't stop at TV, branching out to take a chance gambling on everything from the�mating habits of pandas in a zoo to whether a superstar will sing with their top off on stage. But he soon discovers that cleaning up with the bookies comes at a huge cost. With his�trading exploits taking over his every waking thought, and creating a life of desolate solitude�Robinson Crusoe would be proud of, he fears his obsessive pursuit of the golden ticket is�poised to end unhappily, in lonely bachelorhood. So he decides to take his longest shot yet - heading off into the wilds of provincial Russia,�with dreams of a James Bond-style tryst with a mystery woman who could yet turn out to be�a vodka-drinking scammer aiming to fleece him out of house and home. Detailing the often weird and downright wacky investments Rob makes over two decades of�betting, The Gambler reveals the roller coaster world of someone willing to risk it all on the�most outlandish outcomes, including when it comes to seeking romance. Quirky, irreverent and authentic, this is a deeper tale about adventure, taking a leap of faith,�and seeking to beat the odds.