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The Smarter Bet Guide to Craps: Everything You Need to Play Craps Like a Pro (Smarter Bet Guides)

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Basil Nestor is a fine writer who really knows his subject and this book demonstrates that. Nestor explains clearly and concisely which are the best bets, how to manage your money, and how to have the best chance to win at the game if you are not a golden touch craps dice controller.

Nestor is one of the new breed of gambling writers who has a flair for language and knows how to instruct at the same time. This is a thoroughly worthwhile book and one I highly recommend.

Frank Scoblete: Author of Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution!

I have a degree in Mathematics. Believe it or not, for a whopping $4.95, this book is the ABSOLUTE BEST on the subject. Teaches you everything you need to know -- concisely -- and LEAVES OUT A BUNCH OF CRAP YOU DO NOT.

I am dead serious. This book is ALL you need to play craps "right." (Pun intended.)

If you are going to Vegas just to have fun, play the tables and maybe win some cash you will not be disaapointed here. I read this 3 times over a weekend and on the flight to Vegas. Did I win money? Hell, no but that was my fault (read - too many drinks). What I can say is this book allowed me to play intelligently and not look like a fool - which is about all you can ask for.

If you want to learn how to play craps, this is the book to get. Don't bother with any other books, video demos, or online tutorials. They won't be nearly as concise.

Nestor gives you confidence to approach a craps table and immediately start gambling by employing the best possible odds (while avoiding the sucker bets). I read this on a flight to Vegas and was surprised at just how educated I was by the time our plane landed. The book is small enough that you can even stick it into your pocket and take it with you into the casino, in case you need to sneak off to the bathroom for some last-minute cramming (like I did).

What I especially like is that Nestor also provides lots of helpful advice for more advanced players. I still consider myself a novice, but I often consult this book before return trips to a casino, and I always find new things to try. I really do feel like I'm beginning to master the game.

This book is now part of my permanent library. I look forward to checking out some of Nestor's Smarter Bet Guides -- all ridiculously cheap -- for other casino games.

Approaching the craps table as a novice can be tough. This book made me feel at home and educated before giving it a go. I've only played five short sessions totaling three hours, bought in for $300 each time with the following results: +240, -275, +225, +130, -170, and I had a blast. Besides poker, sports, and blackjack, craps is the only other game I consider when headed to Las Vegas. At $5, this book is a steal.

The book fails to explain many of its assertions. Offers no mathematical rigor. Because the book is small, the type is even smaller.

I liked this book a lot. The size is almost perfect, able to slip into my pants pocket (if you wear loose pants). The advice is good. I already knew how to play craps online, but I needed some assistance with bankroll management and simple advice for playing with real people. It also has an interesting betting system in the bank that it doesn't necessarily recommend. I tried it, and ended up positive for my Las Vegas trip. Good thing too, since I had to offset my new bride's losses. (I know it's just luck; I could have just as easily lost.)

Great book and has really fast explanations, the small size is a plus too so you can read it on the plane to vegas or wherever you're going. It doesn't have all the detailed math to prove everything but seems pretty accurate and it's a great thing to review to stay sharp and know what you're doing before a game. If you want something with all the math equations i recommend Beat the Craps Table by Marten Jensen.

It covers the basics and for around $5 you can't ask for much more. I bought it as an extra Xmas gift for a friend and she sat and read it cover to cover twice within the first 24 hrs.

The social aspects of Craps appeal to me and so I enjoy spending time at the Craps table. I have read a number of Craps books and quickly discarded them. I keep going back to Nestor and read it over quickly before I go to a casino. This book is especially good for the beginner looking for a basic understanding of Craps, but it also provides needed reminders to the repeat player. Nestor knows gambling and knows statistics. He does not try to sell you on any questionable, feel-good strategies. This is straight forward, honest, statistically-based advice. I would read this book before reading any other more complicated Craps book and I would read it again after reading more complex books, as a reminder of what works and does not work.