Download or read book Casino Fun Facts written by John T. Gollehon and published by Gollehon Books. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Casino written by Nicholas Pileggi and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story behind the Martin Scorsese film: A “riveting . . . account of how organized crime looted the casinos they controlled” (Kirkus Reviews). Focusing on Chicago bookie Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal and his partner, Anthony Spilotro, and drawing on extensive, in-depth interviews, the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Mafia classic Wiseguy—basis for the film Goodfellas—Nicholas Pileggi reveals how the pair worked together to oversee Las Vegas casino operations for the mob. He unearths how Teamster pension funds were used to take control of the Stardust and Tropicana and how Spilotro simultaneously ran a crew of jewel thieves nicknamed the “Hole in the Wall Gang.” For years, these gangsters kept a stranglehold on Sin City’s brightly lit nightspots, skimming millions in cash for their bosses. But the elaborate scheme began to crumble when Rosenthal’s disproportionate ambitions drove him to make mistakes. Spilotro made an error of his own, falling for his partner’s wife, a troubled showgirl named Geri. It would all lead to betrayal, a wide-ranging FBI investigation, multiple convictions, and the end of the Mafia’s longstanding grip on the multibillion-dollar gaming oasis in the midst of the Nevada desert. Casino is a journey into 1970s Las Vegas and a riveting nonfiction account of the world portrayed in the Martin Scorsese film of the same name, starring Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone. A story of adultery, murder, infighting, and revenge, this “fascinating true-crime Mob history” is a high-stakes page-turner (Booklist).
Download or read book Facts and Myths about Casino Gambling written by Frank J. Schuetz and published by . This book was released on 1989-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Casino Gambling written by Basil Nestor and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-02-05 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The casino games seem simple, but every year, millions of people lose billions of dollars at casinos and other gaming establishments. Why? Because they lack information, rather than luck. Beyond Las Vegas and Atlantic City, this book discusses riverboat and dockside gambling, as well as the boom in Indian Reservation gambling destinations and bingo parlors. In addition to the most popular card and dice games, readers discover the latest gambling craze -- virtual casinos found on the Internet. Basil Nestor delivers to the reader the kind of insider information that casinos, other books, or experts can't or won't tell them: * Thoroughly explains casino games, like blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, and more * Analyze odds and guaranteed advantages of certain types of play * Identifies isucker betsi and expose scam betting systems that lose gamblers money * Clarifies casino security protocol and explicate state operations regulations * Teaches prospective gamblers to implement methods that increase winning potential
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 101 Las Vegas Questions Answered written by Michael J. Cullen and published by MYOL Books. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HAVE YOU GOT A QUESTION ABOUT LAS VEGAS? THE ANSWERS CAN SAVE YOU MONEY How do you win at video poker? What is the worst bet in the casino? Do you earn comps faster playing slots or table games? THE ANSWERS CAN SAVE YOU TIME What are the best ways to travel around Las Vegas? How do I get into exclusive Las Vegas nightclubs? How do I choose the best buffet? THE ANSWERS CAN HELP YOU PLAN YOUR TRIP How hot is it in Las Vegas, really? What are the best shows in Las Vegas? What are the biggest party dates in Las Vegas? THE ANSWERS CAN SATISFY YOUR CURIOSITY What's the deal with Elvis Presley and Las Vegas? Is prostitution legal in Las Vegas? Do the casinos really give you free drinks? 101 Las Vegas Questions Answered is packed with tips, tricks and fun facts about the coolest city in the world. If you can't bring a stunning underwear model to Vegas, this book is the next best companion.
Download or read book Great Gamblers written by Victor H. Royer and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take Access Hollywood plus the World Series of Poker, True Hollywood Stories, focus them on the history of great gamblers and their gambles, and you have Entertainment Tonight in bookform about gamblers, their games, and their tall tales and true stories. Great Gamblers-True Stories and Amazing Facts is just that: great and amazing! In this book, well-known gaming author and casino expert Victor H. Royer tells the tales of some of the world's greatest gamblers and their gambles with new and intriguing information not only from the pages of history but directly from Royer's own experiences. As he often says: "I have spent 30 years in the casinos of Las Vegas; there isn't much I haven't seen, or done." But this book isn't about reminiscences. Even though Royer's life is truly interesting, he isn't writing an autobiography. Instead, this book's all about the wonderful stories from the lives of the world's greatest gamblers, as well as some of the amazing stories and facts from the world of casino gambling, and the world at large. You'll truly be amazed at these facts, stories, men, and the greatest party-time the world had ever seen: Las Vegas in the days when the booze never ran dry, the broads were voluptuous and willing, the cards and dice were always hot, and easy money for the taking.
Download or read book Gambling Legends written by Victor H. Royer and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The crazy gynecologist was running through the casino, yelling and screaming and waving a Samurai sword. He was naked to the waist, and chased by security guards. Meanwhile at the Frontier, an East Indian Fakir - it sounds like a dirty word but it's not - was trying to teach his Cobra snake to pull the handle of the slot machine. Just another day in my town - Las Vegas. In this book, I tell you a lot of these stories. Also profiles of many of the world's greatest gamblers, and their true stories. I'll tell you about the $100 Man, about Mr. Briefcase, and about the Birthday Bets - among many others. Plus truly Amazing Facts! Did you know that it's illegal in Las Vegas to Pawn your dentures? Well, I sure hope the guys from Pawn Stars know that! Who knows - someone may want to come in and pawn their teeth! Now that's different from just losing your shirt!
Download or read book The Experts Guide to Casino Games written by Walter Thomason and published by Lyle Stuart. This book was released on 1997 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter Thomason has selected a top group of professional gamblers to explain their skills in particular games. His own contribution is a chapter on the advantages and disadvantages of long and short play periods. "The Experts' Guide to Casino Games" offers the best advice--and that extra edge--from the best players about all types of casino games.
Download or read book What Casinos Don t Want You to Know written by John T. Gollehon and published by Cardoza Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Casino Gambling written by J. Edward Crowder and published by James Crowder. This book was released on 2006 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SURVIVE THE CASINO AND HAVE FUN! Casino gambling is the fastest growth industry in the U.S. As more and more states enact legalized gambling regulations in the pursuit of tax revenue, so there are more and more gamblers that are lured to casinos for entertainment and the chance to win big bucks. About 99 percent of gamblers lose money in the long run, unfortunately, and some become so addicted to gambling that they lose their homes, cars, friends and sometimes families. Dr. Crowder takes a look at the casino milieu, dangers and temptations lurking there, personality and emotional differences that impact gambling behavior, the effects of alcohol and prescribed and street drugs on gambling, how slot machines work, and the odds of winning and losing at available games. This is primarily a "How To" book: How to keep from losing your shirt, How to avoid crime and cheating, How to get your share of the billion or so dollars casinos give to gamblers each year, and How to play the most generous casino games.
Download or read book Gambling Facts and Fictions written by Stephen Katz and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to understanding the real world of gambling and its consequences. Can be of enormous help and benefit for all kinds of gamblers or potential gamblers. Provides knowledge and guidance to teach teenagers and adults how to end or never begin a gambling experience. (Please visit our website at gamblingfactsandfictions.com for more details about the book)
Download or read book Casino Magazine s Play Smart and Win written by Victor H. Royer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1994 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the more than 50 million people who gamble each year in the U.S. but have no information about the games, an authority in recreational gambling provides this no-nonsense guide to the most popular casino games. Royer covers slot machines, blackjack, craps, baccarat, keno, and the newly popular video poker.
Download or read book Gambling Disorder written by Andreas Heinz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-05 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the state of the art in research on and treatment of gambling disorder. As a behavioral addiction, gambling disorder is of increasing relevance to the field of mental health. Research conducted in the last decade has yielded valuable new insights into the characteristics and etiology of gambling disorder, as well as effective treatment strategies. The different chapters of this book present detailed information on the general concept of addiction as applied to gambling, the clinical characteristics, epidemiology and comorbidities of gambling disorder, as well as typical cognitive distortions found in patients with gambling disorder. In addition, the book includes chapters discussing animal models and the genetic and neurobiological underpinnings of the disorder. Further, it is examining treatment options including pharmacological and psychological intervention methods, as well as innovative new treatment approaches. The book also discusses relevant similarities to and differences with substance-related disorders and other behavioral addictions. Lastly, it examines gambling behavior from a cultural perspective, considers possible prevention strategies and outlines future perspectives in the field.
Download or read book Roll the Bones written by David Schwartz and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roll the Bones tells the story of gambling: where it came from, how it has changed, and where it is now. This is the new Casino Edition. which updates and expands the global history of gambling to include a greater focus on casinos, from their development in European spas to their growth in Reno and Las Vegas. New material chronicles in greater depth the development of casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and their spread throughout the United States. A new chapter better places Atlantic City's casinos into their correct context, and new material accounts for the rise of casinos in Asia and online gaming. From the first modern casino in Venice (1638), casinos have grown incredibly. During the 18th and 19th century, a series of European spa towns, culminating in Monte Carlo, hosted casinos. In the United States, during those same years, gambling developed both in illegal urban gambling halls and in the wide-open saloons of the western frontier. Those two strands of American gambling came together in Nevada's legal casinos, whose current regime dates from 1931. Developing with a healthy assist from elements affiliated with organized crime, these casinos eventually outgrew their rough-hewn routes, becoming sun-drenched pleasure palaces along the Las Vegas Strip. With Nevada casinos proving successful, other states, beginning with New Jersey in 1976, rolled the dice. From there, casinos have come to America's tribal lands, rivers, and urban centers. In the last decade, gambling has moved online, while Asia--with multi-billion dollar projects in Macau and Singapore--has become a new casino frontier. Reading Roll the Bones, you'll get a better appreciation for how long casinos and gambling have been with us--and what they mean to us today.
Download or read book 101 Things You Didn t Know about Casino Gambling written by Justin Cord Hayes and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With sections on poker and other card games, table games, slots, video poker, Keno, and even horse racing, this book is as irreverent and entertaining as gambling itself.
Download or read book Casino Gambling written by John Gollehon and published by Gollehon Books. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step instruction along with exciting strategies and winning secrets for the games of craps, blackjack, Texas hold 'em, slots, video poker, roulette, and horse racing.
