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The Trading Game

A Confession
Book • 2024
Gary Stevenson's "The Trading Game" offers a firsthand account of his high-stakes career as a trader for Citibank.

The book details his unconventional path to success, winning a job through a card game and eventually becoming one of the bank's most profitable traders.

Stevenson's narrative explores the unique culture of the trading floor, the intense pressure, and the ethical dilemmas faced by those operating within the financial system.

He also sheds light on the lifestyles of his colleagues and the high-risk, high-reward nature of the profession.

The book provides a compelling insight into the world of high-finance and the human cost of success.

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Ed Elson
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Gary Stevenson
's first book.
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