Pool Hustling
Pool hustling is generally defined as the art of playing pool for money, often times using deception. A pool hustler will often disguise their skill, pretending to be a worse player than they actually are. They may intentionally lose games to lure someone into gambling with them.
Many of the top players in pool hustled pool at one time or another. Few players were ever able to turn pool hustling into a full time career. Most gave exhibitions, taught lessons, played in tournaments, or even had to get a non pool related job to survive.
Books on real life hustlers
- McGoorty, by Robert Byrne
- Playing off the Rail, David McCumber
Referenced By
Billiards
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