The Perfect Bet

The Perfect Bet
Author: Adam Kucharski
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2016-02-23
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0465098592

"An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal). For the past 500 years, gamblers-led by mathematicians and scientists-have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing mathematics and science in the process. The house can seem unbeatable. Kucharski shows us just why it isn't. Even better, he demonstrates how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial for the scientific pursuit of a better world.

Winning Gambling Strategies

Winning Gambling Strategies
Author: Philip Nehrt
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2012-02-08
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1468539701

Dedicated research on other systems and personal experimentation has turned a handful of notes into a comprehensive collection of potentially winning strategies. First and foremost, it is important to understanding that there is no winning system that can beat the mathematical odds that the casino has against a player. However, this book teaches you strategies to follow while in the casino, giving you a large amount of information to help you walk out a winner. These tips can benefit players of all experience levels. You will learn to think how the casino thinks, and avoid the traps they set for every player. Inside you will find the general rules for each of the main games, tips on how to approach a table, what to say to the dealers, how to handle your money, and especially a broad range of specific strategies, or systems for each of the games covered. This book makes the game and strategy information easy to understand and follow, as well as fun and enjoyable to read, with a bit of irreverant humor sprinkled throughout.

American Casino Guide

American Casino Guide
Author: Steve Bourie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2004-11
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781883768140

Published annually since 1992, the 2005 edition of this bestselling guide continues to gain fame as the best available source for information on U.S. casinos. The new 2005 edition lists more than 650 casinos in 35 states and comes complete with maps of all states showing where the casinos are located, plus detailed maps of Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno and the Mississippi gambling resort towns of Biloxi and Tunica.

Gambling Wizards

Gambling Wizards
Author: Richard W. Munchkin
Publisher: Huntington Press Inc
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2012-03
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0929712684

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).

Dice Doctor

Dice Doctor
Author: Sam Grafstein
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release:
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1580424295

This underground classic, written in no-nonsense language by a craps player for a craps player,not a theorist or mathematician includes some of the most profitable craps advice ever put into print. You'll learn professional plays and sane money management strategy, honed from 60 years at the table, from the greatest craps player of all time. You'll learn powerful techniques like finding Qualified Shooters, Converted Come Bets, locking up wins, finding legitimate winning streaks, controlling and protecting your bankroll, and how to make 5 to 10 times more on a hot roll than a weaker bettor starting with the same bets! Grafstein also reveals all the professional plays made at craps his core moves 21 winning strategies covering both sides of the dice! The new edition of this "Super System" of craps includes 30 professional charts and tables.

The Everything Guide to Sports Betting

The Everything Guide to Sports Betting
Author: Josh Appelbaum
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1721400222

Learn how to bet on sports safely, smartly, and responsibly—and profit big—with this easy-to-use guide, perfect for beginners! Betting money on sports can be great fun and is a sure way to turn any sports game into an exciting must-watch event. However, it can be dangerous to the uninitiated—new gamblers can risk too much, bet randomly, or even lose it all. The Everything Guide to Sports Betting won’t let that happen. Filled with tips, tricks, and tactics, this handy guide shows you how to place bets strategically. You’ll learn all of the different types of bets you can make, how to spot a potentially profitable bet, and when to walk away. Covering all of the major sports leagues, The Everything Guide to Sports Betting will introduce you to the sports betting world and show you how to beat the casinos at their own games. In no time, you’ll be a gambling pro—and cash in on some major wins!

Sports Betting to Win

Sports Betting to Win
Author: Steve Ward
Publisher: Harriman House Limited
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0857190393

Written to help readers become more successful and profitable traders in sports betting, this guide teaches practical techniques and strategies that will help betters to set themselves up for betting success.

Winning Casino Blackjack for the Non Counter

Winning Casino Blackjack for the Non Counter
Author: Avery Cardoza
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1999
Genre: Blackjack (Game)
ISBN: 1580424007

This best-selling blackjack classic has sold more than 750,000 copies and is considered one of the all-time great books on blackjack. Targeted specifically to players who want to beat the casino without card counting, this easy-to-read book takes the complications out of the game and gives players the winning edge. Cardoza covers everything from the rules and variations of the casinos to the optimal basic strategies. Also included: master strategy charts, money management tips, bankrolling advice, self quizzes, a glossary and Cardoza own non-counter strategy.

Winning at the Casino

Winning at the Casino
Author: W. Scott Warner
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2011-06-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781928742227

Winning at the Casino: Gambling Strategies to Consistently Win at Las Vegas Casino Games puts you on the fast track to win at playing Roulette, Slots, Blackjack, Craps and Baccarat. W. Scott Warner, an expert gambler and former casino pit-boss, gives you insider tips for making the most of your time and money, mastering the top gaming strategies and using simple, time-tested rules to your advantage.You'll learn: How to Play Like a Pro The Best Bets to Beat the House Consistently The Worst Bets -- avoid these bets at all costs! The Most Common Gambling Mistakes Where to Win And Much, Much MoreTake your game to the professional level with Winning at the Casino: Gambling Strategies to Consistently Win at Las Vegas Casino Games today!

Casino Gambling

Casino Gambling
Author: Jerry L. Patterson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2000
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780399525117

BEAT THE HOUSE! Is it possible to "beat the odds" at casino gambling? With this guide, Jerry L. Patterson, author and gambling expert, shares strategies that can help you win more often -- and become the kind of "advantage player" that keeps the house on its toes! Packed with new updated material on today's developments in casino gambling, this book covers blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and casino poker, and includes tips on ... -- mental preparation and developing a winning attitude -- basic rules and simple winning strategies for beginning and recreational players -- state-of-the-art "advantage" systems for advanced play in blackjack, craps, and roulette -- cautions and controversies on Internet gambling -- avoiding common mistakes and misconceptions and much more