She smoked cigars, carried a gun, and beat men at their own game often with their money on the table.
I’m excited to announce an upcoming book I’ll be working on: Poker Alice: The Untold Life of the Legendary Gambler and Madam scheduled for release in late 2028.
This project will be a true collaboration with the outstanding historians at Deadwood History, Inc., whose expertise and access to rich archival material will help bring new depth and accuracy to the story of Alice Ivers.
Writing begins this summer, and from the start, our goal is clear, to move beyond the legend and rediscover the real woman behind the name. Not just the gambler, but the strategist. Not just the outlaw figure, but the businesswoman navigating the realities of the American frontier.
Poker Alice has long lived on the edge of folklore. Together, we’re setting out to tell her full story.
More soon…
