· The primary audience for this book includes readers who would like to learn the rules and etiquette for casino games, and also gain tips and strategies to beat the house.
· Casino Gambling For Dummies offers beginners to seasoned gamblers tips on minimizing losses and maximizing winnings in all of the most popular casino games from poker, Texas Hold 'Em, craps, and roulette to slots, and sports wagering.
· Gambling has become particularly popular among college students and nearly 55% of high school students interviewed by the National Gambling Impact Study Commission stated that they were casual or recreational gamblers.
Casino Gambling For Dummies includes all of the most popular casino games. This hands-on guide is filled with gambling secrets and informative tips to help readers bet wisely and gain a leading edge.
It also shares tips and advice on how to earn comps, develop winning strategies, minimize losses, maximize winnings, and even how to deal with the IRS if they win big. Players will also learn how to manage money safely so they can have fun without losing their shirt. The book also offers strategies and guidance pertinent to gambling on the Internet.
This hands-on guide is filled with insider secrets and tips for maximizing winnings and minimizing losses in the most popular casino games --blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, slots, and more. You get the scoop on everything from game rules and jargon to making the best bets (and knowing when to quit).
Discover how to:
· Understand the odds
· Develop winning strategies
· Avoid gimmicks and bad bets
· Manage your money effectively
· Gamble on the Internet
· Deal with the IRS
Foreword
Introduction
Part I Casino Gambling Basics Everything You Need To Know To Start
· 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
Part II Conquering The Table Games
· Will Bluff for Food Poker
· The Easiest Game to Beat Blackjack
· Rolling the Dice Craps
· Spinning Wheel Goes Round n’ Round Roulette
· Not Just For High Rollers Baccarat
· Tackling the “Riskier” Table Games
Part III Beyond The Tables Slots, Video Poker, Sports Betting, And More
· Mastering the Machines 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
Part IV Taking Casino Gambling To A Different Level
· Casino Gambling Online and in the Comfort of Home
· The Wild World of Tournaments
Part V The Part Of Tens
· Ten Cool Places to Gamble
· Ten (Or So) Common Casino Gambling Mistakes to Avoid
· Ten Ways to Score Comps
Part VI: Appendixes
Appendix A Glossary
Appendix B Important Resources
Index
Casino Gambling For Dummies includes all of the most popular casino games. This hands-on guide is filled with gambling secrets and informative tips to help readers bet wisely and gain a leading edge.
It shares tips and advice on how to earn comps, develop winning strategies, minimize losses, maximize winnings, and even how to deal with the IRS if they win big. Players will also learn how to manage money safely so they can have fun without losing their shirt. The book also offers strategies and guidance pertinent to gambling on the Internet.
· 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
· Not Just For High Rollers Baccarat
· Tackling The “Riskier” Table Games
· Mastering The Machines 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
· Casino Gambling Online And In The Comfort Of Home
· The Wild World Of Tournaments
· Ten Cool Places To Gamble
· Ten (Or So) Common Casino Gambling Mistakes To Avoid
· Ten Ways To Score Comps
Kevin Blackwood is one of the most successful blackjack players in the world. He is a professional writer and author and writes for magazines such as Casino Player, and is a contributing editor for Midwest Gaming and Travel. Recently he was a semi-finalist at the World Series of Blackjack and will be a featured guest on the upcoming World Blackjack Tour. He has visited nearly every casino on the planet and also has extensive experience in poker, sports betting, and slot machines. He has done dozens of radio interviews and is planning on putting together seminars on the Secrets of Gambling to help further educate the public. These will be conducted in various cities around the country and possibly on cruise ships in conjunction with blackjack tournament.
