John Patrick's Money Managemen [Paperback]

John Patrick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

This one-of-a-king gambler's guide to financial management teaches chance-lovers how to have realistic expectations, hold on to winnings, minimize losses, and bankroll their earnings effectively. Original.

Product Details

• Paperback: 387 pages
• Publisher: Lyle Stuart (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0818406070
• ISBN-13: 978-0818406072
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information, November 7, 2001

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Too Old To Play Hockey (Flower Mound, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: John Patrick's Money Managemen (Paperback)

When I opened this book, I couldn't put it down. Patrick's analysis of casino money management was excellent. He offers many constructive suggestions on how to save yourself money at the various games. I then read it a second time. Although I'm sure the author has many critics of his strategies, his philosophy is sound - keep as much profit as possible when things are going good and bail out when things are heading south.

I did not agree with his feelings on blackjack being a "poor" choice especially when you are playing for profit combined with comps. You can certainly play blackjack for an extended period without getting hurt too badly while racking up excellent comp time. Even a using just basic strategy, the average player shouldn't have his bankroll decimated too substantially unless you are playing with a shortage of funds. However, I did agree with his suggestions on attacking the dealers weak cards whenever possible.

Patrick's chapters on Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow poker are especially insightful although I'm sure the math wizards would roast his opinions. The author makes a good point that most of us who make a couple of trips a year to a casino are not playing in "the long run". We need to get the most bang for our buck while not losing our shirt.

I believe this book would be an excellent addition to any casino visitor's library. There are very few titles out there dealing with just money management alone. Combined with a few good strategy books, the player would have an excellent chance of coming out ahead.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has paid for itself and then some, April 16, 2006

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Lucky (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: John Patrick's Money Managemen (Paperback)

I consistently lost money gambling until I read this book and let the message sink in. Especially the information on sports wagering. That's what first turned me around.

Despite heavy skepticism, I tried the ideas in this book after reading it. On the very first wager, I made 10 times the price of this book -- on a bet I would have lost before reading the book.

Other people may not like the disciplined approach that John Patrick teaches. But it works for me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Go deeper into the betting process with Patrick, December 5, 2010

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Wayne (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: John Patrick's Money Managemen (Paperback)

John is still the Prince when it comes to how to bet. If you read this book and absorb only part of it you will be better off for it. Always worth the money as he spent his life in the lab of the casino. John is a real person and very funny. Can't go wrong.