Gambling for Dummies [Paperback]

Richard D. Harroch (Author), Lou Krieger (Author), Arthur Reber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2001 | Series: For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)

Gambling has been around since the dawn of civilization, and its evidence can be found in practically all societies throughout history. Today, millions of people around the world enjoy gambling—and so can you! You can sit down in a casino and play blackjack or just walk to the corner store and buy a lottery ticket. If you love winning and you’re feeling lucky, this is your chance to become a real “player.”

Whether you’re new to the world of gambling or want to improve your already formidable skills, Gambling for Dummies can show you how to make the right bets in any almost any situation. It doesn’t matter if you like to play in casinos or prefer to play the horses, this book has everything you need to beat the odds.Gambling for Dummies covers virtually every aspect of this vast and wondrous enterprise. It explains the basic rules of many of the popular casino games, offers a sound strategic approach to gambling in general, and provides an overview of the odds you need to know to make informed decisions about the kinds of wagers to make. From playing poker, the lottery, and casino games such as blackjack and craps to horse racing and Internet gambling, this essential reference is your key to lady luck. You’ll also discover how to:

• Play poker, roulette, baccarat, keno, and other casino games
• Bet on football, basketball, and baseball
• Developing winning strategies
• Earn “comps” at casinos
• Minimize losses and maximize winnings
• Stretch your bankroll
• Deal with the way state and federal governments view the tax status of gamblers and gambling winnings
• Gamble on the Internet

Filled with gambling secrets and informative tips, this handy guide will help you play your way to the top.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Features expert tips to get lady luck on your side

Packed with super strategies for beating the odds You love winning, right? Well, this handy guide is filled with gambling secrets and informative tips to help you play your way to the top. From playing poker, the lottery, and casino games such as blackjack and craps to horse racing and Internet gambling, this essential reference is your key to lady luck! So roll up your sleeves and get ready to break the bank!

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About the Author

Richard Harroch, a lawyer and avid poker player, and Lou Krieger, a columnist for Card Player Magazine, are co-authors of Poker For Dummies. Arthur Reber is author of The New Gambler's Bible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (December 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764553607
• ISBN-13: 978-0764553608
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,225,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard Harroch is an attorney and avid poker player. Lou Krieger is the author of two guides to Texas Hold 'em, the most popular tournament poker game.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Extremely basic, not too much to learn, October 25, 2003

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RCTCX (Miami, Fl United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gambling for Dummies (Paperback)

The book is so basic that you can not really learn that much.
They teach the game rules but not more than that. It really lacks strategies.
So, if you already know how to play but you want to improve your skills, this is not the right book

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars FIve dollar slots?, January 10, 2010

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minjus - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gambling for Dummies (Paperback)

This book seemingly recommended five dollar slot machines. The title IS . . .for DUMMIES, and that's what I feel like after following this seeming recommendation. I lost my money 100 times faster than I would have on a nickel slot. If I hadn't read this book, I would never have gone near the five dollar slots ! ! !

I kept putting in money, confident that the odds were greater of winning than on those cheapo slots I never enjoyed. Maybe that is true, but the wording was irresponsible in a book with this title !

If you have thousands to play with, you might be alright. I had hundreds, and thought I could take a risk. My money was gone in the blink of an eye.

I never would have played ANY slots. This book recommended the five dollar ones, if you want to play any. That's what I thought.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, December 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Gambling for Dummies (Paperback)

this book was great it helped me so much and taught me how to play a bunch of games im taking it to vegas with me nexttime i go