Sharking, Gambling, and Drugs: The Dark Side of Pool

Fedor Gorst is an expert on the underground world of competitive pool, pool hustling, and the criminal elements that surround high-stakes gambling. He appeared on JRE episode 1817 to discuss the psychology behind pool sharks, the gambling culture tied to the sport, and how crime intersects with these underground scenes. Gorst brings firsthand knowledge of how players use deception and psychological manipulation to win big money games, making him a unique voice on topics most people only know from movies. Joe brought him on because his insights into this shadowy subculture reveal how desperation, addiction, and greed can turn a game into something dangerous.