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