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Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
In Casino Confidential, a veteran pit boss and dealer (who must remain anonymous) takes readers behind the scenes to show where casinos are most vulnerableand which bets are simply a waste of money. Through chapters on blackjack, Texas hold em, roulette, craps, baccarat, slot machines, and more, readers will learn: Basic strategy for the most popular casino games Five keys to successful gambling Tips for identifying and maintaining positive...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A disinherited duke and a former lady are courting much more than business in the first novel in Megan Framptons newest titillating series, Hazards of Dukes. Everything he had ever known was a lie Sebastian, Duke of Hasford, has a title, wealth, privilege, and plenty of rakish charm. Until he discovers the only thing that truly belongs to him is his charm. An accident of birth has turned him into plain Mr. de Silva. Now, Sebastian is flummoxed as...
Author
Publisher
Exposition Press
Pub. Date
[1954]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Step right up folks, for a naughty, madcap, behind-the-scenes sightseeing tour of the Biggest Little City in the world -- RENO ... the neon oasis that blooms in the Nevada desert -- RENO ... the most exciting metropolis of the twentieth century -- RENO ... the kaleidoscopic paradise that never goes to sleep!"--Amazon.com
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
This volume explores the topics relating to gambling by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
16) The smart money: how the world's best sports bettors beat the bookies out of millions : a memoir
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
An inside look at the lucrative world of professional high-stakes sports betting by a journalist who lived a secret life as a key operative in the world's most successful sports gambling ring. When Konik landed an interview with Rick "Big Daddy" Matthews, the largest bet he'd ever placed was $200. Konik was no stranger to Vegas, but Matthews was in a different league: the man was rumored to be the world's smartest sports bettor, the mastermind behind...
20) Mr. Lucky
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
c1943
Language
English
Description
Spirited comedy of a professional gambler trying to raise a new bankroll by fleecing a wealthy young woman.
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