Thrifty Gambling [Paperback]

John G. Brokopp (Author), Frank Scoblete (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Scoblete Get-The-Edge | Publication Date: August 15, 2000

John Brokopp explains the best methods for recreational gamblers to use to reduce their risk while still giving them a good shot to win and a great deal of fun! This book can make you a winner.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a wonderfully written treatise on the field of gambling...you'll find your investment will be paid off well." -- Edward Vincent (Oak Park Journal)

"...over 150 pages of 'good stuff'..." -- Las Vegas Insider

"He lays out a great deal of groundwork..exploring the issue from all sides...explains in a clear, concise way..." -- Gus Rose (The Star)

"Thrifty Gambling stands on its own as a practical guide that can help recreational gamblers on a budget..." -- John Grochowski (Chicago Sun-Times)

...I'd recommend Thrifty Gambling...Brokopp dispenses cautionary wisdom on ways to stretch your money..." -- David Hawley (Pioneer Press)

From the Inside Flap

The casinos exist to take the player's money and make him or her feel good about it. If you don't feel good about it, that's okay with the casinos, too, as long as they can get your money. Your mood is not as important as their bottom line. Unfortunately, many casino gamblers forget the value of a dollar-or a thousand dollars-when they enter the exciting world of casino play. They throw caution and currency to the winds, entering the casino with cash in their pockets and leaving with air. But it doesn't have to be that way. Thrifty Gambling will show you how!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Bonus Books (August 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566251508
• ISBN-13: 978-1566251501
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,448,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!, October 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Thrifty Gambling (Paperback)

I never knew what I was up against when I played slots, but after reading Thrifty Gambling I found out the truth in plain, common sense language. I will still play slots, but thanks to Thrifty Gambling I am now an informed player. They used to be a mystery. Now I feel like I am in control of both the game and the money. Thrifty Gambling has changed the whole way I play and it's all for the better. I have read a lot of gambling books, but never one so informative with good common sense gambling techniques.An awesome, must buy book!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Thrifty Gambling" a great buy and a good bet, November 14, 2000

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Edward Vincent (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thrifty Gambling (Paperback)

"Thrifty Gambling", by John G. Brokopp is a wonderfully written treatise on the field of gambling. There are charts, diagrams, statistics, and practical information that will save its readers money and their sanity. Many false premises concerning odds and your chance to win at a given game are laid out and explained. The term "thrifty" is well chosen and defined to give you the best play for your money. Games are defined, explained, and odds spelled out. This is a wonderful book to read and read again, and I bet you'll find your investment in the book will be well paid off with a better understanding of odds and better play for your money.

Edward Vincent editor OakParkJournal.com

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THRIFTY GAMBLING, December 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Thrifty Gambling (Paperback)

Very informative and easy to understand especially for a beginner like myself. Explained the different types of games and odds in an an easy to understand language. I felt more education the next time I played the slots.