Born in the early 1960’s to an Irish immigrant family, David grew up on one of the toughest council estates in London. As is the case with a lot of boys from this environment he dreamt of becoming a footballer, but before he had even left primary school, he discovered another world. Gambling!

It was this calling, that led him on a path of adventure from London to Miami, the Bahamas, New York, Los Angeles and many more exotic locations too numerous to mention. 

A natural born numbers man, follow David’s career as an extraordinary set of circumstances gave him the opportunity to take part in various nefarious activities including dealing an illegal craps game for the mob in New York. 

His story is a compelling, hilarious and somewhat damning diary into the workings and mechanics of the casino business where he was employed for more than twenty years. Now retired from that game, these days David can be found in Brighton, England working as a Security Operative (bouncer) where the journey it seems, never ends.

Hope you enjoy the book.

David

Watch David’s illuminating interview with Shaun as he describes his childhood and the beginning of his burgeoning gambling career. Laugh along as he conveys his love of the turn of a card and the shenanigans of life on a council estate. Hilarious anecdotes abound as he explains the transition from boy to man. Lump is a story of a young man that finds himself in situations that will simply blow your mind!