Topics & People
The moral principles that guide the way a business behaves. Molly Bloom discusses her slide away from her ethical standards, culminating in her decision to rake the game, which she cites as a major mistake.
The government entity that seized all of Molly Bloom's money from her bank accounts before she was criminally charged, under the principle that property does not have a presumption of innocence.
A person who provides information to law enforcement about criminal activities. The Southern District of New York tried to get Molly Bloom to become one against her players in exchange for leniency.
A nightclub in Los Angeles where Molly Bloom's predecessor ran the poker game before she took it over.
A luxury hotel chain. Jason Calacanis remembers being invited to a game at the Four Seasons, which was one of the locations for Molly's Game.
The series of legal issues Molly Bloom faced, including being investigated by the FBI, arrested, and convicted of running an illegal gambling operation.
High-profile actors and public figures who participate in poker games. Their presence was a key attraction of Molly's Game.
An actor mentioned by Molly Bloom as the second-best celebrity poker player in her games, after Tobey Maguire.
The practice of marketing people and their careers as brands. After her conviction, Molly Bloom successfully rebranded herself as an author and speaker by telling her own story.
The business practice of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings. Molly Bloom's story highlights the consequences of poor risk management, such as getting stiffed for $250k and letting criminals into her game.
The ability to recover and succeed after facing significant setbacks. Molly Bloom's story covers financial ruin, legal troubles, and physical threats, followed by a comeback through her book and movie.