Bibliograph

Casino gambling, by Kevin Blackwood & Swain Scheps

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Casino gambling, by Kevin Blackwood & Swain Scheps

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-374) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Casino gambling

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1311975310

Responsibility statement

by Kevin Blackwood & Swain Scheps

Series statement

For dummies

Summary

"Casinos are designed for distraction, so it helps to know a bit about when the odds are in your favor and when they're not before you push a stack of chips onto a table. Professional blackjack player Kevin Blackwood and lifelong sports bettor Swain Scheps know a thing or two about casino gambling. In Casino Gambling For Dummies, these seasoned gaming veterans guide you through the essential strategies for walking out of the casino ahead of the game. They also show you the most common mistakes made by players, helping you avoid gambling risks while you enjoy what the gaming industry has to offer"-- Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Casino gambling 101: The inside scoop -- Taking a quick stroll through the casino -- Probability, odds, and a bit of luck: What you need to succeed -- Managing your money in a casino -- Minding your gambling manners -- Will bluff for food: Poker -- The easiest game to beat: Blackjack -- Rolling the dice: Craps -- Spinning wheel goes round n' round: Roulette -- Baccarat: Not just for High-rollers -- Tackling the "riskier" table games -- Mastering the slots -- Scoring big in video poker -- Striking the mother lode: Keno and bingo -- From the Cubs to the Bears: Sports betting -- More than just the derby: Betting on horse racing -- Gambling online and in the comfort of home -- The wild world of tournaments -- Ten coll places to gamble -- Ten ways to score comps

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Casino gambling for dummies

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