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The Gambler's Guide to the World [Paperback]

Jesse May (Author)
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Book Description

November 7, 2000
Jesse May has the Inside Scoop

On blackjack odds in Curaçao:
"Good enough to lay down everything and travel halfway around the world."

On the Super Bowl in Las Vegas:  
"For those in the know it has always taken place in Las Vegas."

On slots in Costa Rica:  
"If you really have to, why don't you just hire someone to shine a flashlight in your eyes and take your wallet."

And much more! Jesse May, an intrepid gambler, experienced poker pro, and critically acclaimed writer, has traveled across the country and around the world in search of the hottest gambling action. From sports betting in Costa Rica to high-stakes Vegas poker, from caviar and vodka in Moscow to funnel cakes and submarine sandwiches in Atlantic City, May has tried his hand and his luck at gambling and indulged in the good life across the globe. In The Gambler's Guide to the World, he blends an insightful travel guide with a lively travel narrative to create a totally unique guidebook to the choicest sites in the world.

The Gambler's Guide to the World also includes:

In-depth gambling advice for both novices and experienced players
A glossary of gambling terms
Helpful hints on tipping, fashion, etiquette, and more
Entertaining anecdotes from the gambling life
Loads of details on everything from Internet access to transportation
Totally up-front reviews of hotels, restaurants, clubs, and casinos

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"Flexibility is a key ingredient in the makeup of a gambler. One card, one word, or one bet can change an entire night, and small decisions can affect an entire vacation... my general rule of thumb is adapt on the fly and don't ignore your first instincts," declares May in this hybrid casino guide and travel narrative. A passionate and intrepid gambler who writes for publications like Poker Digest and High Stakes, and is also the author of the novel Shut Up and Deal, May has trotted the globe from Amsterdam and Aruba to Helsinki and Vegas, gambling all the way. Each chapter opens with a "Lay of the Land," an overview of a city or country, followed by recommendations on flights, currency, hotels (phone numbers and e-mail addresses are provided), climate, restaurants, local Internet access, entertainment, nightlife, beaches and golf courses. His reviews of individual casinos cover games offered, variations in rules, dealer-tipping policies, decor and design, languages spoken, and food and drink, with stories of his own wins and losses shuffled in. In addition, May summarizes familiar and unfamiliar casino games (baccarat, craps, rommyAa variation of blackjack played in Costa Rica) and offers sidebars on such offbeat attractions as Wurlitzer organ concerts, a metal horse-racing game and cockfighting. (Dec. 5)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Inside Flap

Jesse May has the Inside Scoop

On blackjack odds in Curaçao:
"Good enough to lay down everything and travel halfway around the world."

On the Super Bowl in Las Vegas:  
"For those in the know it has always taken place in Las Vegas."

On slots in Costa Rica:  
"If you really have to, why don't you just hire someone to shine a flashlight in your eyes and take your wallet."

And much more! Jesse May, an intrepid gambler, experienced poker pro, and critically acclaimed writer, has traveled across the country and around the world in search of the hottest gambling action. From sports betting in Costa Rica to high-stakes Vegas poker, from caviar and vodka in Moscow to funnel cakes and submarine sandwiches in Atlantic City, May has tried his hand and his luck at gambling and indulged in the good life across the globe. In The Gambler's Guide to the World, he blends an insightful travel guide with a lively travel narrative to create a totally unique guidebook to the choicest sites in the world.

The Gambler's Guide to the World also includes:

In-depth gambling advice for both novices and experienced players
A glossary of gambling terms
Helpful hints on tipping, fashion, etiquette, and more
Entertaining anecdotes from the gambling life
Loads of details on everything from Internet access to transportation
Totally up-front reviews of hotels, restaurants, clubs, and casinos

Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Broadway (November 7, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0767905520
  • ISBN-13: 978-0767905527
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,540,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Good one, but not Great, July 26, 2001
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This would have been a lot better if it were more complete. It doesn't really cover 'The World'. It had 0 info on any casinoing in Japan or Thailand or any oriental nation. It also wasn't particularly in-depth on Europe. It also didn't cover Australia, but I admit I don't even know if there are really any casinos there :) However, for the areas it DID cover (USA, some European countries, and south of the USA) it did a very good job. Also has some info on gambling in Moscow which I think should be noted since most other books don't mention any specifics about that one. I'd recommend this for anyone traveling with the intent to gamble to one of the areas I listed.
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