When journalist Matthew Konik landed an interview with Rick 'Big Daddy' Matthews, the largest bet he'd ever made on a sporting event was 200 dollars. Konik was no stranger to Vegas. But Matthews was in a different league: the man was rumoured 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 odds. Konik had heard that Matthews was a snake, a conniver who would do anything to gain an edge. He was also brilliant, cunning and charming...
