The Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling: Completely Revised and Updated (Reference) [Paperback]

Edwin Silberstang (Author)

Book Description

Series: Reference | Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Authoritative, comprehensive and up-to-date, this guide takes into account all the major changes that have occurred in legalized gambling as it has spread throughout the nation in recent years. Silberstang details rules, odds, and winning strategies for blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, keno and all the other casino games.

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"A must-read book, written by the man many consider to be the greatest authority on gambling in the world."
-Gambling Times Magazine

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About the Author

Edwin Silberstang is considered by many in the gambling industry to be its leading authority. His books have sold millions of copies, and The Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling is the culmination of a lifetime of experience in the field.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Plume; 3 edition (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452276985
• ISBN-13: 978-0452276987
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #721,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars., May 26, 2003

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J. Turner (Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling: 3rd Revised Edition (Paperback)

I purchased this book while attending a wedding in Las Vegas. I saw it in the hotel gift shop and did the touristy thing-- I bought a book about gambling in Las Vegas. I'm glad I did.

Silberstang has written an easy to follow primer on the most common gambling games that you will find in a casino. His book covers the classic table games-blackjack, craps, roulette (both American and European versions), baccarat, and keno. He also explores recent casino additions-Caribbean Poker, Let It Ride, and video poker. Slot machines, casino operation, and credit are even discussed.

Unlike some of the drivel I have read about gambling, Silberstang dispels some of the myths associated with gambling "systems." He clearly explains the games with examples, and gives the odds and demonstrates which bets favor the house (and by how much).

This was an interesting and enlightening read.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate, but dated..., September 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling: 3rd Revised Edition (Paperback)

As a casino dealer in Atlantic City I see people play stupid all the time. For the most part it is not because they are not intelligent, but they do not know how to play the games so the house has the lowest advantage over them. Siblerstang does an excellent job explaining how to play with the lowest house edge, but at the same time the book is a little outdated. It was only written in 1997, but in the craps section he talks about Binion's Horseshoe in Las Vegas as the only place to offer 10X odds in craps. Last time I checked 100X odds is not too hard to find in Vegas, and 5X odds is not to hard to find in Atlantic City. Even with that said the book is more than worth the money. The next time you gamble and stick with what the author says to do and you find yourself ahead more often than behind you will be happy you bought the book. (And remember that gambling is a negative expectation game: You will lose in the long run! Do not gamble with money that you cannot afford to lose!)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silberstang Knows the Odds, March 2, 2007

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Frank Scoblete "Author of The Virgin Kiss and... (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling: Fourth Edition (Paperback)

I read Edwin Silberstang's book a long time ago and I am pleased that his analyses and ideas are still around. This man knows the math of the games and he also recommends usually good ways to play. He understands the gamblers too and knows that most of them are looking for "action" which is really just "more losses."

Any gambling library should have this book.

Author of Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution!