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The Greatest Gambling Stories Ever Told: Thirty-One Unforgettable Tales of Risk and Reward (Paperback)

by Paul Blumenau Lyons (Editor)
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"Judging by dollars spent, gambling is now moare popoular in america than baseball, the movies, and Disneyland-combined."
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"The book is a good read, with a mix of stories ranging from distressing to hilarious."-- Casino Chronicle (newsletter)


"Every once in a while, a book publisher comes up with a great concept for a series of books that deserve more than superficial recognition. Such a series is "The Greatest (fill in the blank) Stories Ever Told", anthologies that should win places on many bedside tables. On the long winter nights that lie ahead, such stories make great reading." --The Lexington County Chronicle


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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (June 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592283187
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592283187
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,443 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not very interesting, July 3, 2008
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This book contains excerpts from many books that I've already read. If you are looking for a good "gambling" book, avoid this one as all the stories are ones that you probably already know if you are an avid gambling reader.

Plus, many do not focus on casino gambling, but instead focus on weird bets. For example, the book contains an excerpt from Huckleberry Finn - the famous frog race. If I wanted to read about the frog race, I would have read it back in high school.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed These Stories, April 3, 2007
This is a fun book all the way. If you want to sit back, kick off your shoes, and discover the best that gambling has to offer, this is a book for you.

Frank Scoblete: author of Golden Touch Blackjack Revolution! and Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution!
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