Eugene, Oregon Bio Storms Reback is a writer and professional poker player living in Eugene, Oregon. A former sports reporter and columnist for The Jackson Hole News and the author of the forthcoming Shuffle Up and Deal: The Rise and Rise of the World Series of Poker, he recently finished The Last Showdown, his first novel. Project Description In Shuffle Up and Deal (Thomas Dunne Books, Fall 2005), Jonathan Grotenstein and Storms Reback tell the story of the greatest tournament in the world—the World Series of Poker—from its humble beginnings as a second-tier casino’s publicity stunt to the most coveted crown in a game that has swept the planet. The authors use first-hand interviews, photographic and video footage, and extensive archives to introduce the colorful and seemingly fearless characters who, over the tournament’s thirty-five year history, have been attracted by the lure of huge paydays and the chance to compete against the best in the world. They examine exactly what has been gained—and lost—as the World Series has been transformed from a casual gathering of Texans into an international event.