The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Gambling is a tutorial and a reference for anyone wanting to play games of chance for real money prizes via the Internet. It brings you up to speed on how the industry came about and where it's heading, what types of wagering are available, how to find a reliable site for wagering, how to register, deposit money, play the games and collect winnings, and what is happening from a technical standpoint when the games are being played. Learn about the different types of gambling software available-including Java games, Shockwave games, server-based games, and downloadable applications--and the advantages and disadvantages of each. They'll also learn about e-commerce, online security, legal issues and consumer protection.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Gambling is a tutorial and a reference for anyone wanting to play games of chance for real money prizes via the Internet. It brings you up to speed on how the industry came about and where it's heading, what types of wagering are available, how to find a reliable site for wagering, how to register, deposit money, play the games and collect winnings, and what is happening from a technical standpoint when the games are being played. Learn about the different types of gambling software available-including Java games, Shockwave games, server-based games, and downloadable applications--and the advantages and disadvantages of each. They'll also learn about e-commerce, online security, legal issues and consumer protection.
About the Author
Mark Balestra is the Vice President of Publishing for The River City Group, LLC, the leading consulting firm for the interactive gaming industry, as well as the managing editor of Interactive Gaming News. He covers developments in gaming software, new technologies, the legal aspects of Internet betting, business transactions, and marketing strategies.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very basic,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Gambling (Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)
This book has basic information of the sort you quickly find on your own. Like other _Idiot_ books, pages get filled with elaboration of the obvious. The book also has a very rah-rah cheerleading tone for the gambling industry -- a highly complimentary reviewer above is in Belize, a major host of gambling servers. There is a short, common sense section on how to avoid problems, but no mention of any of the actual URLs who've been ripping people off. For that, go to the free portals like winneronline, gamemasteronline, gambling.com. However, I think the book still would be quite useful to someone new to both gambling and the web.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely comprehensive,
By Patrick Newton (Belize City, Belize) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Gambling (Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)
After reading this book almost cover to cover, I can easily say this is the most comprehensive book regarding online gambling written to date. From software providers to sites to avoide, Mark Balestra has included it all. I have found it to be an excellent choice for reading as well as a good reference tool. Thank you Mark Balestra.
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Idiot's Guide is a MUST for the novice and pro alike!,
By brian georgia (U.S.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Gambling (Complete Idiot's Guide) (Paperback)
mark balestra has done a wonderful job in putting together what potential players will need to know before playing offshore. it is simple to write a book that explains how the different games are played online but the big concern here is safety factors when fronting your money offshore. mark makes these things crytal clear and tells you what to avoid and where to go for advice. i highly recommend this fine book for anyone who is considering internet wagering!brian georgia partner in bettorsworld.com
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