Download or read book Bet the House written by Richard Roeper and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the course of 30 days in early 2009, Richard Roeper risked more than a quarter million dollars on practically every method of gambling in America. This title both celebrates and details the pitfalls and lures through Roeper's stories about his lifelong affair with gambling.

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Download or read book Casino Gambling For Dummies written by Kevin Blackwood and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximize your odds on the casino floor Casinos are designed for distraction, so it helps to know a bit about when the odds are in your favor and when they’re not before you push a stack of chips onto a table. Professional blackjack player Kevin Blackwood and lifelong sports bettor Swain Scheps know a thing or two about casino gambling. In Casino Gambling For Dummies, these seasoned gaming veterans guide you through the essential strategies for walking out of the casino ahead of the game. They also show you the most common mistakes made by players, helping you avoid gambling risks while you enjoy what the gaming industry has to offer. Learn to see past the flashing lights, decide how much you’re willing to wager, and find out how to enjoy yourself. In this book, you’ll also discover: Step-by-step walkthroughs of casino etiquette and the rules of common casino games, including poker and blackjack Explanations of video poker and slots and ways to avoid losing more than you’re comfortable with Explorations of online gambling, so you can enjoy the fun of a casino from the comfort of your home The perfect guide for anyone looking for an easy introduction to the world of casino gaming, Casino Gambling For Dummies is also an essential resource for those seeking to improve their odds at blackjack, craps, video poker, slots, and other games.

Download or read book Gambling Wizards written by Richard W. Munchkin and published by Huntington Press Inc. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get into the minds of the greatest gamblers of all time. Read in-depth interviews with eight masters of the games. Learn how they think, how they play, and what made them successful. The interview subjects include: Billy Walters (sports betting), Chip Reese (poker), Doyle Brunson (poker), Mike Svobodny (backgammon), Stan Tomchin (backgammon and sports betting), Cathy Hulbert (blackjack and poker), Alan Woods (blackjack and horse racing), and Tommy Hyland (blackjack).

Download or read book Bet Against the House written by Catherine Dain and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "FREDDIE O'NEAL IS A LATTER-DAY TRAVIS McGEE."—award-winning author David Hagberg NASTY BUSINESS When Gloria Scope inherited her husband’s share in the Scope computer-chip company, her three children were none too pleased. Neither were the other Scope board members. Gloria's daughter thought the solution was to dig up some dirt on her mother and pressure her into resigning—and she wanted Freddie to help. But then somebody came up with a more efficient solution: murder. Freddie had her misgivings about getting mixed up in Gloria Scope's tumultuous life. But now she's mixed up in her death—and the only way out is to solve it... A FREDDIE O'NEAL MYSTERY For fun, she likes a game of Keno. To relax, she'll hang out with her cats. And for excitement, nothing beats piloting a plane. But when it comes to crime—in a gambling town like Reno—Freddie O'Neal is all business.

Download or read book Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies written by Richard Eng and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-11 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to enjoy a day at the races-and bet to win! The last two years have seen a record number of Americans tune in for climatic Triple Crown races featuring Smarty Jones and Funny Cide; in 2004, television viewership jumped a whopping 61 percent over the record set in 2003, and the Belmont Stakes race itself drew a record crowd of more than 120,000! This easy-to-understand guide shows first-time visitors to the track how to enjoy the sport of horse racing-and make smart bets. It explains: what goes on at the track what to look for in horses and jockeys how to read a racing form and do simple handicapping how to manage betting funds and make wagers that stand a good chance of paying off. Complete with coverage of off-track and online betting, it's just what anyone needs to play the ponies-and win! Richard Eng (Las Vegas, NV) is a racing writer and handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a columnist for the Daily Racing Form, and the host of a horseracing radio program in Las Vegas. He was formerly a part of the ABC Sports team that covered the Triple Crown.

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Download or read book Don t Bet the Farm written by Liam O'Brien and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 1060 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive reference book on betting and gambling on the market with over 1200 cross referenced entries. It explores the history, systems, theory, law, word origins and slang as well the scandals, scams and the huge array of unforgettable characters and audacious coups.

Download or read book How to Make 100 000 a Year Gambling for a Living written by David Sklansky and published by Two Plus Two Publishing LLC. This book was released on 1997 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there really such a thing as a professional gambler? The answer is an unequivocal, "Yes!" This book's authors are but two examples. Many thousands of people around the country make a good living exclusively from gambling. It is not easy, but it can be done. The key is to understand which games are beatable and know how to beat them. David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth have spent many years writing about the finer points of poker, blackjack, and other beatable games. As you will see in the book, those other "games" are horses, sports, progressive slots and video poker, casino tournaments, and special promotions. They don't include craps, roulette, keno, or baccarat for reasons they'll explain. This book, was written for the not quite as experienced aspiring gambler. It shows you everything you need to learn and do if you want to gamble for a living from both the practical and the technical standpoints. The rest is up to you.

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