Paul Mendelson

Paul Mendelson is best known as the London Financial Times bridge correspondent and is a leading author on bridge and gambling. He switched from chess to bridge while still at school and has stayed with the game until now.

Although competitive, Paul only rarely plays tournament bridge these days, but can claim The National School's Championship in 1983, representing London in the European Friendly Games in 1984, gold and silver medals in the Mind Sports Olympiad and The Scottish National Championships - pairs and teams trophies, as well as numerous country and regional events.

He is the author of numerous books on bridge, poker and gambling, most recently The Mammoth Book of Casino Games, and is known to many of the world's finest players. He is constantly seeking high-level innovations for his teaching and play.