Wagering to Win: Best Bets for Fun at the Track [Paperback]

M. Paul Andersen (Author)

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I feel that this book is essential for any greyhound racing fan. The 186 pages contain information important for every level of dog player. I think you will be well served by adding Wagering to Win to your library. -- Greyhound News and Review - 1997

This is not a book about picking winners. It is literally the most in-depth analysis of wagering and wager types ever written. In addition to assessing and explaining each bet type, Andersen offers strategies for structuring exotic wagers for maximum return on investment. -- American Turf Monthly - 1995

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The race ended with three long shots claiming the tri. By the time the $2000.00 price was posted, the fan had returned to his seat. He looked longingly at the result and turned to me with a serious look on his face. "It takes guts to play these dogs!" he said, and took another sip of his beverage... Never truer words were spoken!

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Mutuel Pr Inc (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0930161033
• ISBN-13: 978-0930161033
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,304,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Guide To Track Wagering, June 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Wagering to Win: Best Bets for Fun at the Track (Paperback)

This is THE best guide that I have ever come across in regards to wagering on horses and greyhounds. It is a must have book for any novice gambler, explaining every type of wager, defining track terms, and providing a guide of tracks of North America.

While the book is a must have for beginners, even most veteran gamblers would find this book quite beneficial. Mr. Andersen begins his book with the most basic of wagering information and progresses into more exotic wagers which would provide much needeed insight to all but the most seasoned gamblers.

There is an entire section devoted to wagering tables. I have found this to be quite indispensible while at the track trying to calculate how much a particular exotic bet will cost. I never go out to the track without this "tool".

The only complaint that I had with this book initially, was that I thought it was a greyhound handicapping book. It covers horses as well as greyhounds and definately is NOT a handicapping book. With that stated, I was very pleasantly surprised at all the wonderful information contained in this book and am happy to have made this particular "mistake". I would definately recommend this book to wagerers at any level.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wagering to win:best bets for fun at the track, August 3, 2005

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Warren Singletary (dalllas tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wagering to Win: Best Bets for Fun at the Track (Paperback)

A bad day at the track is missing Wagering to Win:Best Bets for Fun at the Track. There has been times when a Senior Moment is the frontrunner and the best book for determining the selection of wager and required amount is tough to compute. For a newcomer or a seasoned veteran of the horses this book allows a fast determination of the action necessary for success.

To be able to determine the selected cost, writing it on a slip, the mutuel machine concuring with your wager waiting for the announcer to say "and they are off" will make you day.

Buy the book....your horses or greyhounds will be more enjoyable.