This book is a wake up call for the experienced craps player who is familiar with the basics of the game. This book starts where most other books leave off. It will take you to new heights in the dice world.

It is a revolutionary way of playing craps in the modern world. You will be exposed to dice setting, gripping, tossing, spinning and controlling the bounce. You will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge you need to become a dice influencer. Some people call it dice control.

Material in this book cuts right to the chase with no holds barred. It includes personal experiences along the way. This is a step-by-step manual on how to accomplish what the casinos say can't be done. The controversial material in this book tells how the dice revolution is spreading across the country. You might be in it.

The Eastern approach to Feng Shui practice is timeless while from the Western perspective it is timely. Feng Shui is Chinese in origin while the casino game of craps is American in design. For the first time in print, the author advocates the use of this Eastern approach to enhance the player's chances of winning at casino craps. No book to date has addressed the influence and role of Feng Shui in craps or the subject of craps and Feng Shui together.

The book has an affluence of new material heretofore not published, such as the concept of the Circle of Chi, the flow chart of Feng Shui concepts, which eventually leads to a craps table, the statistical validation of the number 7 coming out more often, after a die accidentally falls off the table, dice presetups, medical tenets germane to the Yin and Yang concept, Feng Shui of selected casinos, and much more.

The superstitions that thrive at a craps table are presented with humor and insight. Learn about Chi management that is as pivotal as money management in augmenting one's chances of winning at craps.

Today, sports' betting is a big industry for the bookmakers and race organisers. Of all the people who benefit from sports racing the "punters" (or in this case, you), are the last on the list of people who consistently gain.. In fact the greyhounds probably gain more from these races than most punters. Why is that? Well, there are many reasons but most of them centre on these two things: Lack of a proven system and Greed. This book closely examine these two points, and offers techniques and systems for achieving consistant wins.

In this new and completely revised edition, the first reigning World Series of Poker Champion gets down and dirty about how to win big. It's not just about cards. It's about the people who hold them, so you'll need to be a master of human nature.

Who better to teach you than American folk hero and gambling legend Amarillo Slim? Get his first-hand secrets on everything from counting cards to judging opponents, the laws of probability, betting, bluffing, when to drop, and when to pick up your chips and head home.

Whether they play craps, blackjack, or roulette with only the most rudimentary knowledge or have acquired spurious advice on how to win, most devotees of casino games will testify that their losses exceed their winnings.

Here, for the first time, are the voices of the experts in games of chance 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 As he notes, most players are ahead at one point, yet nearly ninety percent leave the table with a loss.

Among the contributors are Stanley Roberts, "Blackjack Rules and Strategy; " Henry Tamburin, "The Spin on Roulette"; and Alone Paone, "Baccarat: The High Roller's Game".

The Experts' Guide to Casino Games offers the best advice -- and that extra edge -- from the best players about all types of casino

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Canasta was all the rage. Fast forward forty years or so. Canasta is still played, though mostly by people who learned the game more than a generation ago. However, somewhere (I do not know exactly where) someone (I do not know exactly who) decided that Canasta needed to have new life breathed into it, thus this new variation called Hand & Foot. It only takes a quick practice hand to teach the gist of the game. Though it's similarities to Canasta are unmistakable, Hand & Foot is an edgier game that allows players to be more aggressive. Everyone has a strategy, some quite elaborate, others quite generic, but the caveat to each is "if the cards cooperate." The luck of the draw is a variable everyone has to take into account. Among Hand & Foot players there are often heard frustrated sighs and disgusted groans. There is also breathless anxiousness as players sweat out an opponent's turn hoping they will not go out before a "Foot" can be played or a red three can be discarded. Like a spirited game of Monopoly, Hand & Foot tends to bring out elements of personality heretofore unknown among its players, you know, sort of a playful viciousness. It only takes one round of Hand & Foot for a new player to recognize the objectives and basic strategies, .and the opportunities for deviousness. Also, while a veteran player who plays a solid game has a definite advantage, a novice can have fun and even prevail. It cannot be taken for granted that the best and most experienced player at the table will win a game of Hand & Foot. The cards do not always allow that. And there is that adrenaline rush that comes from just barely pulling out a win. It is probably that adrenaline rush that makes the game so addictive. This is why someone who has just played his first game of Hand & Foot will invariably insist on right away playing a second - he thinks he has figured it out. The Essential Hand & Foot for the first time codifies the rules of the game, holding to the common basics and incorporating the best of the regional variations. It also explains why some players consistently win more than others using such ploys as "priming the pump" and the "honey pot," and why picking a pile containing red threes can sometimes be a good thing. When was the last time you had a blast playing cards?

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Poker is much more than just a popular game. It is a world unto itself, populated with a multitude of colorful characters: professionals and amateurs, hustlers and dreamers. This royal flush of a collection brings together short stories, essays, poems, and excerpts from novels by a host of renowned writers -- from the Wild West to present day -- who have mined their personal experience of the game. Entertaining and enlightening, you'll want to ante up for Read 'Em and Weep.

With pieces by ...

Nelson Algren Andy Bellin Anthony Holden Katy Lederer James Thurber Barbara Tuchman Billy Collins Pete Dexter Martin Amis David Mamet Herbert O. Yardley A. Alvarez

...And More

"America is going Bunco! According to a recent article in Time magazine, 'Women are going crazy over this old game.' Now the World Bunco Association offers one book full of everything Bunco players need to know. Complete with rules, scorecards, recipes, and information on how to start a Bunco club and organize a Bunco party, It's Bunco Time! will let readers join the craze -- without rolling the dice. Played by 8-20 people, Bunco is a friendly game of dice. Players are divided into small groups and compete with each other to roll a set of 'ones,' progressing in rounds up to rolling 'sixes.' Bunco encourages social interaction, and eating and drinking are a big part of the fun. The old-fashioned game of the future is becoming ever more popular at parties and social events, and new groups are popping up across the country. The cookbook includes recipes for beverages, appetizers, main and side dishes, desserts, and much more, all aimed at increasing the fun!

This book is written for those who occasionally visit Las Vegas or Atlantic City for a vacation, or a couple days of fun. While there, one can't help but drop coins into the slot machines in hopes of hitting a jackpot. They are drawn to the casino's gaming floor like a metal paper clip is to a magnet by the sound of coins dropping into the slot machine's metal pan, flashing lights, strange slot machine sounds, and screams of those hitting a jackpot. functions, and be informed of a method of play that will increase one's odds of winning. Let me be honest, though, and say that no matter what method one plays the slot machines, luck is a major factor in whether one wins or not. To know what slot machines to patronize, and having a good method of play will certainly increase one's luck. One will also be informed when it's time to depart the casino's gaming floor, and I can only hope they heed the advice as not to ruin their vacation.

Make money in thoroughbred racing now. No more putting out money with no return. Marino Specogna outlines the steps to become a consistent winner as an owner, and a handicapper. Learn to never claim a losing horse, and learn how to find that special claimer that will continually take you to the winner's circle. Training and Jockey secrets are exposed allowing the beginner or pro handicapper to pick consistent winners. This is a complete Thoroughbred horse guide to, claiming winners and claiming unknown superstars, outlining breeding and handicapping basics, and most importantly, finding the right trainer for you. Ever wonder what a proper feed program is for a horse? How about the type of steroid program to turn an average horse into a winning athlete? Or, why do the same people continually end up in the winners' circle? Learn these secrets and more. Learn from the Author who claimed a USD10,000 filly, then four months later ran her in a USD225,000 Breeders Cup race, and, in a five month span, made over USD150,000 Learn the secrets to consistently claim winners. a winner, and stay at the top, you will keep this book with you at all times. Learn how to find your winner today

This book contains 900 ready-made 6/49 Lotto Distribution Wheeling SystemsTM arranged in three catalogs of 300 systems each. The systems chosen for this book are the first part of a global project that is meant to be a comprehensive, abbreviated Lotto wheeling net of systems covering all statistically important values and giving the player the very best chances of winning. Like the enchanted fish of the fairy tale, this book grants three wishes to the Lotto players: 1. To include more numbers in the abbreviated wheeling system, 2. To pay for the least number of combinations, 3. To have the best guarantees of winning the top prizes. The whole philosophy is reasonable, logical, and simple, and no extra knowledge is needed to understand its values. When choosing Distribution Wheeling SystemsT, the player tries to choose a distribution of numbers that will match the pattern of the winning numbers. Since there are very few statistically important distribution patterns, the player's job is simple and easy. And when the chosen distribution pattern matches the winning distribution pattern, the system guarantees that the player will win top prize. Even if the winning distribution pattern is partially matched, the system reaps the most winnings possible, given the player's hits and the misses.

Despite a growing plethora of ways to gamble away our hard earned cash, betting on horse racing continues to have a special allure. In "How to Pick A Winner", racing expert Mary Mountier presents readers with an insider's view, astute observations, and hilarious insights into the 'sport of kings' - the personalities, scandals, social hierarchies, betting systems, and its fascinating history.It also contains practical advice for both racing newcomers and those who thought they know everything there was to know about racing and betting - as well as a brilliant list of excuses for failing to win!

"How To Gamble At The Casinos Without Getting Plucked Like A Chicken," gives expert advice on Casino Gambling in a light-hearted manner. It advises readers on which games give them the best possibilities and how to play them correctly.

It covers all major casino games: Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Slot Machines, Keno, Big Six Wheel, Roulette, Sports Book, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker, Let it Ride, War and miscellaneous promotional games. It contains explanations of mathematical percentages, Gambler's Ruin, Money Management and Gambling Systems.

Not only does this book give clear, concise advice on the best games to play and how to play them, it unequivocally points out which games should be avoided so you don't get plucked like a chicken.

A guide designed to help you select the right machines and make the correct drawing decisions in the most popular of all slot games.

Tom Collins known as "The King of Video Keno" has authored a quick and easy guide to winning at Video Keno.

Tom, a 15 year author of technical and "how-to" manuals, has written an easy to understand guide that is short and to the point. This is a one of a kind source of knowledge you should read before you drop one more coin into a Video Keno machine. "Keno Winner: A Guide to Winning at Video Keno" covers essential winning topics such as: Identifying trends and groups of numbers to help you win more often.
Using the "seven number payoff" to identify "high pay machines" and avoid "low pay machines."
Avoiding Video Keno machines that are "scattering" numbers; making you a sure loser.
Taking advantage of "Vertical or Horizontal Blocking" video Keno machines, dramatically increasing your chances of winning.

"Keno Winner: A Guide to Winning at Video Keno" is an easy to read guide that will show you how to become a winner of some of the largest jackpots the casino has to offer.

Pot-Limit Omaha is one of the major poker variants. Over the last twenty years it has increased hugely in popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. Written by a world class Omaha player, this book offers help to those players looking to improve their understanding of this complex game.

The female perspective on how to win this ever-popular game.

Louisiana is our most exotic state. It is religious and roguish, a place populated by Cajuns, Creoles, Rednecks, and Bible-thumpers. It is a state that loves good food, good music, and good times. Laissez les bons temps rouler -- let the good times roll -- is the unofficial motto. Louisiana is also excessively corrupt.

In the 1990s, it plunged headlong into legalized gambling, authorizing more games of chance than any other state. Leading the charge was Governor Edwin Edwards, who for years had flaunted his fondness for cold cash and high-stakes gambling, and who had used his razor-sharp mind and catlike reflexes to stay one step ahead of the law. Gambling, Edwin Edwards, and Louisiana's political culture would prove to be a combustible mix.

Bad Bet on the Bayou tells the story of what happened when the most corrupt industry came to our most corrupt state. It is a sweeping morality tale about commerce, politics, and what happens when the law catches up to our most basic human desires and frailties.

The Insider Guide Instant Win Tickets is a 'How to' guide. It answers the questions of how to win, how to sell and how to profit from instant win tickets. This book will increase player's odds of winning.

"Double Down" is a true story, a terrifying roller-coaster ride deep into the heart of two men, and into the world of floating Gulf Coast casinos. When both of their parents died within a short time of each other, the writers Frederick and Steven Barthelme, both professors of English in Mississippi, inherited a goodly sum of money. What followed was a binge during which they gambled away their entire fortune-and more. And then, in a cruel twist of fate, they were charged with cheating at the tables.
Told with a mixture of sadness and wry humor, and with a compelling look at the physical aura of gambling-the feel of the cards, the smell of the crowd, the sounds of the tables-"Double Down" is a reflection on the lure of challenging the odds, the attraction of stepping into the void. A cautionary tale (the brothers were eventually exonerated), it is a book that, once read, will never be forgotten.

A casino manager fights discrimination, regulations and ever-changing state policies during his career.