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Gambling in Americaby William N. Thompson
ABC-CLIO 2002; US$ 85.00Whether or not you believe that gambling is good for the economy, you cannot escape the fact that it is the fastest-growing entertainment enterprise in America. In this work, a renowned gambling scholar examines the history of gambling as well as its legal, economic and social environment. more...
Winning on Betfair For Dummiesby Jack Houghton
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2006; US$ 9.99The world of betting is being transformed by internet betting exchanges, and there’s none bigger than Betfair, the world’s leading online betting exchange. Winning on Betfair For Dummies is the definitive insider’s guide, giving you a full picture of the way Betfair works, explaining the terms, lingo and jargon, and letting you in on insider knowledge and know-how. It’s the perfect reference for the first time Betfair player, and also reveals tips and tricks to satisfy even the most seasoned punter. Winning on Betfair FD includes information on: Backing and laying Placing more than one bet in a market Betting in-play Telephone, mobile phone and PDA betting Trading, arbing and bots Making a profession of... more...
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Casino Compsby David Apostolico
Penguin Group Inc. 2007; US$ 9.99Always a Winner! Before you lay down a lot of money at the tables and machines in casinos, you should also consider all of the freebies you can get from simply being there. Casinos give away over one billion dollars a year in free stuff to valued customers. From the high roller level of suites, meals and credit to the small time repeater gamblers with discounts on meals, transportation and shows, there are hundreds of ways to make a visit to the casino profitable?without spending a dime. Dave Apostolico, poker and gambling expert, explains how gamblers can get paid to play, which casinos have the best comps, inside rules that work to your advantage, the ideal games for comps, special promotions, discounts and credit. more...
Betting To Winby Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams
High Stakes Publishing 2009; US$ 19.49Based on an array of published and hitherto unpublished evidence, the author pinpoints techniques that will aid the bettor in formulating a successful and consistent betting strategy. The whole is presented in an informative but entertaining way, which should appeal to all those interested in betting as a hobby or as a way of earning a second income. Betting to Win covers: * The various forums that are available to UK residents for betting on the myriad of sports events, financial and specialist markets that are currently available. * Covers the wide variety of fixed-odds markets across the world, but also spread betting, pari-mutuel and Tote betting, and focuses also on the recent explosion of interest in person-to-person betting exchanges.... more...
The International Encyclopedia of Gamblingby William N. Thompson
ABC-CLIO 2009; US$ 180.00The 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. more...
Controversy! Legal Gamblingby Richard Worth
Marshall Cavendish 2009; US$ 37.07Helps readers use critical thinking to create informed opinions on where they stand on the issue of legal gambling. more...
The Doctrine of Chancesby Stewart N. Ethier
Springer 2008; US$ 99.00A work on the probabilistic aspects of gambling that covers the classical material such as house advantage and gambler's ruin. It also takes up such 20th-century topics as martingales, Markov chains, game theory, bold play, and optimal proportional play. more...
Beat the Oddsby Tim Phillips
Infinite Ideas 2008; US$ 9.56It's well known that the house never loses, so how do you make sure that you have the best chance of beating the odds? Beat the odds is the insider guide to successful gambling - we can't guarantee you'll hit the jackpot, nor can we promise you you'll get to keep your shirt, but with the expert tips and advice provided inside you'll be off to a flying start in making your gambling a hobby that pays for itself. more...
The Intelligent Guide to Casino Gamingby Sylvester Suzuki
Intelligent Games Publishing 2011; US$ 14.95A comprehensive guide to casino gaming that explains how to play the popular table games: baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette, pai gow poker, Caribbean Stud, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, and Texas Hold'em. Also includes instructions and essential strategies for betting on keno, slot machines, horse races, and sporting events. more...
The Mammoth Book of Casino Gamesby Paul Mendelson
Constable & Robinson 2010; US$ 11.65Paul Mendelson offers an indispensable guide to beating the odds in just about every gambling game, both in casinos and online. He reveals how to shift the odds in your favour as he clearly explains every game and analyses optimum strategies in detail with the aim of helping you to win. Other chapters show you how to: get the best out of your casino -- pick up free drinks, meals, hotel accommodation, thousand-dollar shopping trips, room upgrades, flights, bonus money etc.; make the most of your trip to Las Vegas or anywhere else -- casino information, the best places to gamble (for each game), recommended hotels and attractions; win online -- which sites to avoid and which can be trusted, a discussion of every game from poker through to online... more...









