Synopses & Reviews
The runaway winner as the best overall gambling encyclopedia written in the past 20 years.”
Detroit Free PressWalk away from every casino a winner! Take it from Mensa, the society for people with high IQs: you dont have to be a genius to triumph at the tables. Heres the inside line on the games and bets that give the best advantage. Do you know whether to split a pair of aces in blackjack, which slot machines carry the worst payback for the player, and why losses are more significant at video than live” keno? Beat the bank by understanding all this and more, including odds and probability, the house edge,” money management, and gambling psychology. The chips will just pile up.
The author lives in New York, NY.
Review
"The runaway winner as the best overall gambling encyclopedia written in the past 20 years." —Detroit Free Press
Synopsis
Read this book—and we bet that the cash you save in just one trip to the casino will more than make up for its cost! Simply put, this is the best guide to gambling ever written. It reveals the secrets of success known only to the most expert gamblers: how to bet smart, play the cards right, recognize when the odds are in your favor, and walk away a winner. You'll learn about beating the bank with odds and probability, "the house edge," money management, and the psychology of gambling. Here's all the info you need to play each game like a genius!
About the Author
Andrew Brisman is a writer and editor who has been an avid casino player for years. A former editor at Games magazine, he is a nationally recognized authority on games and puzzles. In addition to writing on a variety of topics, he also creates games and puzzles for adults and children. A voracious researcher, he enjoys figuring out the puzzle of getting the most from the gambling experience. He lives in New York City, a quick three-hour drive from Atlantic City.