Casino Gambling for Dummies
Earn comps and avoid big losses
Bet wisely, beat the house, and bring home the bucks
Crazy about casinos, but worried about losing your shirt? Relax This hands-on guide is filled with insider secrets and tips for maximizing winnings and minimizing losses in the most popular casino games --blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, slots, and more. You get the scoop on everything from game rules and jargon to making the best bets (and knowing when to quit).
Discover how to
* Understand the odds
* Develop winning strategies
* Avoid gimmicks and bad bets
* Manage your money effectively
* Gamble on the Internet
* Deal with the IRS
Bet wisely, beat the house, and bring home the bucks
Crazy about casinos, but worried about losing your shirt? Relax This hands-on guide is filled with insider secrets and tips for maximizing winnings and minimizing losses in the most popular casino games --blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, slots, and more. You get the scoop on everything from game rules and jargon to making the best bets (and knowing when to quit).
Discover how to
* Understand the odds
* Develop winning strategies
* Avoid gimmicks and bad bets
* Manage your money effectively
* Gamble on the Internet
* Deal with the IRS
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:047175286X
ISBN13:9780471752868
Release Date:July 2006
Publisher:For Dummies
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.29 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 7.3" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
All you need
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Complete and concise. If you want to know what's going on inside a casino, this man tells you what you're getting in for, and how to make the most of your experience. He explains the games, tells you the best way to win, and the chances that you might actually win. There is no judgement here. Just information, a bit personalized.
Great for beginners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I bought this after my first trip to a casino. I enjoyed myself there but understood that I could have had a better time if I knew how casinos worked. This book is great at giving a basic knowledge of how casinos work and educates you on the many different games and how to enjoy yourself for entertainment purposes. I highly recommend this book if you a planning a trip to a casino for the first time or if you've been to a casino and you would like to expand your overall knowledge and enjoyment. It has basic tips and strategies for all the casino games and is a good starting point. You can always delve further into the games that you like with other books, but this is a quality broad overview of casinos and their games.
Down to Earth Tips on casinos
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I was mainly interested in slots, video poker, & blackjack. Presented good info in an uncomplicated style. Also full of info for practically any other game that may be your particular choice(s). I recommend it VERY highly for beginners or the more experienced player!!!!!
Kevin Blackwood is an Expert
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Kevin Blackwood is an expert blackjack player who has played all over the world; he is an expert poker player as well. His knowledge of the casino games is profound and this book gives you everything you need to know to go to the casinos and play properly. Ignore the title because you are not a dummy if you buy this book. You are smart! Frank Scoblete: author of Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution!
Great For All Gamblers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Any new book on casino gambling has to contend with a shelf full (virtual or real) of other titles covering the same material, but in Casino Gambling for Dummies, Kevin Blackwood has done a masterful job of bringing a fresh attitude and informative approach that provides solid justification for another title on the topic. This is the 'For Dummies' brand at its best, tackling all the favorites, blackjack, craps, sports betting, as well as many meta-topics (like dealing with the IRS after a profitable run at the tables) with fact-infused, easy-to-read prose that will entertain and inform. People just entering the neon world for the first time will get as much instructional material as they can handle, from rules of the game to strategy. Seasoned gamblers will reap the benefits of Blackwood's expertise and experience at the felt-covered tables around the world. There is particular depth in the blackjack section, likely a product of Blackwood's long resume as one of the top players in the world. The organization is inspired and the writing is top notch, particularly the chapter on horse racing.
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