Download or read book Casino Confidential written by Anonymous and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Casino Confidential, a veteran pit boss and dealer (who must remain anonymous) takes readers behind the scenes to show where casinos are most vulnerable—and which bets are simply a waste of money. Through chapters on blackjack, Texas hold ’em, roulette, craps, baccarat, slot machines, and more, readers will learn: • Basic strategy for the most popular casino games • Five keys to successful gambling • Tips for identifying and maintaining positive streaks • Advice on money and bankroll management . . . and much more. Along the way, Anonymous shares examples and anecdotes gleaned from a career working as a pit boss and keeping high rollers under his thumb. You’ve been told again and again that the odds are stacked against players—but that doesn’t stop thousands of gamblers from winning big every day. Discover what they all have in common—and what the house doesn’t want you to know—in Casino Confidential.

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Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Gambling 2 volumes written by William N. Thompson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete single-source collection on gambling ever assembled gives readers access to the best possible information about one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The International Encyclopedia of Gambling seeks to explain the gambling phenomenon through an in-depth exploration of gambling operations around the world. More than 300 entries reflect the global stretch of the industry as they examine games, venues, players and other leading figures, legal issues, the history of gaming, and the literature on the subject. The work is enhanced with a dozen contributed articles on gambling-related topics, including commentaries on the history and growth of Las Vegas and a description of major law cases involving gambling. Coverage includes Internet gambling and a section incorporating reviews of more than 50 films about gambling.

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Download or read book The Amazing Book of Casino Games written by Paul Lamford and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1998 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roulette, Baccarat, Blackjack, Casino Stud Poker...armed with this comprehensive guide, you won't need luck on your side. Full of techniques, strategies and helpful hints on how to enter the amazing world of casino games. With full-color illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step betting plans, this is a must for experienced & novice gamblers alike.

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Download or read book Paul Wilmott Introduces Quantitative Finance written by Paul Wilmott and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Wilmott Introduces Quantitative Finance, Second Edition is an accessible introduction to the classical side of quantitative finance specifically for university students. Adapted from the comprehensive, even epic, works Derivatives and Paul Wilmott on Quantitative Finance, Second Edition, it includes carefully selected chapters to give the student a thorough understanding of futures, options and numerical methods. Software is included to help visualize the most important ideas and to show how techniques are implemented in practice. There are comprehensive end-of-chapter exercises to test students on their understanding.

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Download or read book Las Vegas Little Black Book written by David Demontmollin and published by Justin, Charles & Co.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bachelor party/guy's weekend has become a staple of the Las Vegas strip. The Las Vegas Little Black Book knows what men want from their weekend in Sin City, where to find it, how much to pay for it and how to go home satisfied.

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