- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Sterling; illustrated edition edition (Dec 31 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 080694837X
- ISBN-13: 978-0806948379
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 17.8 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 472 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,634,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
Only the top two percent of scorers on a standardized intelligence test qualify for membership in American Mensa, Ltd.; on the other hand, casino gambling involves games of chance with a built-in return for the establishment. Once a machine that issues randomly sequenced numbers is plugged in, does a genius have a better chance than you? "The indisputable reason for following basic strategy," the author writes, "is that the mathematicians and the computers have proven it's the right way to go." Mathematical theories, however, are commonly destroyed in the real gambler's world, where fate and intuition reign and, for example, the chances that dice will come up "snake eyes" three times (a 1/10,000 shot) does not improve with the player's intelligence. The book's attitude toward card counting also shows a brainy overconfidence, since all counting is based on the pretense that the counter will "know" when the deck is rich. When gambling, who really cares that out of every thousand dollars wagered the casino's percentage is X? A real-world gambling equation is igorance equals bliss. Libraries needing a new basic text would be better served by Basil Nestor's The Unofficial Guide to Casino Gambling (LJ 8/99).
-Marty Soven, Woodside, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
-Marty Soven, Woodside, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
"...begins by acquainting you with the ambiance of the typical casino and presenting an overview of the vast gaming industry. He thoroughly explains odds, probabilities, and the casino's inherent advantage. He presents an in-depth discussion, imbued with delightful humor, of the many games offered....teaches you to gamble like an educated consumer, and following its advice will make you feel like a winner."--Games.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
is ok. not that great,
By A Customer
This review is from: American Mensa Guide to Casino Gambling: Winning Ways (Paperback)
gives a simple explanation of the games in casinos. so simple i didnt even need the book. it did have a section on sports betting that i didnt know about.i would only recomend this book if you are new to casino games
5.0 out of 5 stars
very helpful,
By A Customer
This review is from: American Mensa Guide to Casino Gambling: Winning Ways (Paperback)
It avoids getting too technical with odds and probablilities. Although, it does touch on mathematical stuff, which can be skipped for the laymen. It is highly recommended if you're going to Vegas, the reason I got it. I have improved my poker skills since reading it. It's written for the average person who wants to improve their odds before going to Vegas. It covers a great selection of games, too. Even the new ones like Pai Gow Poker and Caribean Stud.
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as claimed,
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This review is from: American Mensa Guide to Casino Gambling: Winning Ways (Paperback)
As a MENSA member and gaming buff, this book is as good as everyone claims. While not an exhaustive "final word" on any one gambling game there is no primer book better written that discusses them all. Forget the "systems" books you may have seen, "Winning Ways" is pragmatic, realistic, logical, soundly reasoned, helpful and fun to read. A very rare combination when it comes to learning to "play the numbers." Again, forget the gambling number systems hogwash sold in books you may find elsewhere.
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