Born and raised in Texas, gambling was a big part of Moss’s life even as a young boy. Then, as a teenager, he was taught how to cheat at poker by local grifters. Rather than use his knowledge for ill-gotten gains he put his skills to good use when he was hired by a saloon to watch over games and make sure they were played fairly. It was while watching the action that he picked up the strategy needed for him to make his mark on the road as a rounder.

From Mexico to Tahoe, Moss plied his trade, cleaning out gamblers and poker players fair and square.