The Frugal Gambler (Paperback)

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One of the All-Time Best-Selling Gambling Books Now Updated Learn the low-roller secrets for: Staying free at hotel-casinos Beating casino promotions Eating and drinking on the house Playing video poker for profit Getting bumped from airplanes and flying for free Though Jean Scott was well-known to a select few Las Vegas aficionados throughout the '90s, it wasn't until the publication of the first edition of THE FRUGAL GAMBLER in 1998 that she became a household name to casino players across the country. Since then, it's likely that no gambling personality has been featured more often in the media than this "Gambling Grandma." Her frequent national publicity, her long-term success in casinos around the world, and the solid low-rolling advantage-lay techniques she's divulged along the way have all helped catapult THE FRUGAL GAMBLER into the ranks of best-selling gambling books. And now THE FRUGAL GAMBLER is completely revised and updated. New information includes a completely revamped chapter on video poker, updated coverage of getting the most out of slot clubs, recent examples of exploitable gambling promotions, and a brand new Resources section, identifying the best sources of player information available from books to software to the Internet.

About the Author

Since the publication of the first edition of THE FRUGAL GAMBLER in 1998, Jean Scott has become a household name to millions of low-rolling casino visitors. She is in continuous media demand and has been featured on "Dateline," "Hard Copy," "To Tell the Truth," numerous Travel and Discovery channel documentaries, and "48 Hours."

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Huntington Press; 1st edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929712404
• ISBN-13: 978-0929712406
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #700,249 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book but not the best, March 28, 2001

By	Willis Macbane (California) - See all my reviews

I agree with the reviewer below that Jean Scott's book is good but not great. The downside is that much of her advice is of the variety of getting bumped for free mileage on airline, using coupons and sneaking food out of buffets in doggie bags. The gambling aspect is essentially look for video poker machines that are full pay and play the right strategies on them. I also think that Frank Scoblete's "Guerrilla Gambling" and Max Rubin's "Comp City" are far superior. Scoblete's book deals with all the games and strategies to cut the edge. It also has much better advice on how to get comps. Rubin's book is a hoot. However, Scott's personal stories are interesting and enlightening and it is a worthwhile book to have in a gambling library. There is no doubt that if you put the time and effort into getting comped as Ms. Scott does that you will get maximum value for your gambling dollar, although you will be using up an awful lot of time do do so.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read Book for "Low to Mid Rollers", August 14, 1999

By A Customer

Jean Scott's book covers it all in a very easy to understand Format. For everybody who has heard about FREE buffets, rooms and flights, this book tells you how YOU, the low roller, can get them for yourself. She also explains what to look for and what to do before sitting at Video poker machines, Blackjack tables and other Games, to maximize your Profits and Minimize your Losses. The Chapters regarding Slot Clubs make The Frugal Gambler a Must Have book for the casual-to-serious gambler. Jean Scott makes it easy and fun to get Freebies and explains clearly how you can also do it easily. Loved the book. Read it twice in the first week and passed it along to a friend before his trip.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A $3,000 bankroll isn't a "low roller" to me, August 3, 2002

By A Customer

While this book is an enjoyable read, and there is a lot of good advice given to casual players, I don't consider Jean Scott to be a "low roller." As she says, you need a bankroll of $3,000 to make her system work on 25 cent video poker. To me, that's hardly a "low roller." Also, there is no way when I'm on vacation that I'm going to spend 8 hours a day playing a machine. That seems more like work to me- I'd rather have a drink by the pool, or just wander the Strip. And taking food from the buffet in a doggie bag? Please!
All that being said, I'd still recommend this book. It will give you enough tips that what whatever gambling you do, you'll benefit. It's an easy read, and it'e also entertaining. Just don't think that by reading it you'll be getting suites comped to you. A free room or buffet now and then is about it.