Winning Casino Craps (Other) [Paperback]

Edwin Silberstang (Author)

Book Description

Series: Other | Publication Date: October 12, 1980

"By the time you finish reading, you're going to know as much about craps as anyone who is involved with the game, and I include casino managers, pit bosses and dealers in this category. Not only that, but this book will reveal methods of play and strategies never before put into print. The purpose of this work is to transmit this knowledge to you, the reader, and to make you a winner."

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

"By the time you finish reading, you're going to know as much about craps as anyone who is involved with the game, and I include casino managers, pit bosses and dealers in this category. Not only that, but this book will reveal methods of play and strategies never before put into print. The purpose of this work is to transmit this knowledge to you, the reader, and to make you a winner."

Product Details

• Paperback: 141 pages
• Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games (October 12, 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679146504
• ISBN-13: 978-0679146506
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #764,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Teaches correct ways to play craps., October 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Winning Casino Craps (Other) (Paperback)

This book recommends only bets which give the casino the smallest advantage possible, which any responsible book on the subject should do. It does not lose credibility, as other craps books do, by recommending high-vig proposition bets as part of a "hedge" system. The only negative is that the book is now 20 years old and spends a lot of time discussing strategies for casinos that only offer single-odds on their craps games. All casinos have offered at least double-odds for quite some time (which is covered here as well.) Highly recommended, but time for a revision too!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Easy to understand, and it worked for me., October 22, 1999

By 

Joe V. "The biggest fan" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winning Casino Craps (Other) (Paperback)

I knew a few basic craps bets and had played a half dozen times. But this book really explained the game, the bets and all the odds. And it points out which bets give the house the least advantage.

I went to Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut where I tried the recommended basic winning strategy in chapter 10, which is a simple way to place up to 3 simultaneous bets that are least favorable for the house. It's based totally on the mathematics of the game...no gimmicks.

My fist session at the $10 craps table lasted 30 minutes and I won $150. My second session was at the $5 table. I played for almost 2 hours and lost $100. (Not too bad given how long I played.) But my third time, I went back to the $10 table, played for about 90 minutes and won a whopping $1,050!!! I never won that much in my life! Granted, the table was hot, but I believe my betting gave me the extra edge to take advantage of some hot rolls while minimizing any losses.

I heartily recommend this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A winner, April 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Winning casino craps (Hardcover)

This book is written very well, for the new player, up to the experienced player that wants to cut the houses odds. The odds and 'right' ways to bet are clearly and concisely explained. I see people betting all the time on '[easy]' bets. (bets where the casinos odds are greater that you'll lose) This book points out WHY these bets are bad, in the long run, and the proper bets to make, that cut the house odds and make your money last longer. Who wouldn't want the houses 'edge' cut from over 5% to less than 1%?
With just a little luck you'll win more often using the strategy this book spells out. You'll have more fun. And you'll be at the table longer. (gets you more comps) *wink*
Don't waste your time and money on other so called 'craps books'. I've bought several, before this one, and this one beats them hands down. It's short and sweet, yet very thorough.

Jim,
Michigan