He reveals how they - and he - got rich by beating the Vegas lines and, ultimately, the multimillion-dollar offshore betting circuit. In The Smart Money, Konik takes readers behind the veil of secrecy shrouding the most successful sports betting operation in America, bypassing the myths and the rumors, going all the way to its innermost sanctum. So began Michael Konik's wild ride as an operative of the elite Brain Trust. And when he asked Konik if he'd like to 'make a little money' during the football season, the writer found himself seduced. But he was also brilliant, cunning, and charming. Konik had heard the word on the street - that Matthews was a snake, a conniver who would do anything to gain an edge. But Matthews was in a different league: the man was rumored to be the world's smartest sports bettor, the mastermind behind 'the Brain Trust,' a shadowy group of gamblers known for their expertise in beating the Vegas line.
Konik, an expert blackjack and poker player, was no stranger to Vegas. When journalist Michael Konik landed an interview with Rick 'Big Daddy' Matthews, the largest bet he'd placed on a sporting event was $200. A riveting inside look at the lucrative world of professional high-stakes sports betting by a journalist who lived a secret life as a key operative in the world's most successful sports gambling ring.
