Casino Gambling For Dummies^®

by Kevin Blackwood; Foreword by: Max Rubin

• ISBN13: 9780470088845
• ISBN10: 0470088842
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2006-10-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Earn comps and avoid big losses Bet wisely, beat the house, and bring home the bucks! Crazy about casinos, but worried about losing your shirt? Relax! This hands-on guide is filled with insider secrets and tips for maximizing winnings and minimizing losses in the most popular casino games --blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, slots, and more. You get the scoop on everything from game rules and jargon to making the best bets (and knowing when to quit). Discover how to * Understand the odds * Develop winning strategies * Avoid gimmicks and bad bets * Manage your money effectively * Gamble on the Internet * Deal with the IRS

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Casino Gambling Basics: Everything You Need to Know to Start

Casino Gambling 101: The Inside Scoop

Taking a Quick Stroll Through the Casino

Probability , Odds, and a Bit of Luck: What You Need to Succeed

Managing Your Money in a Casino

Minding Your Gambling Manners

Conquering the Table Games

Will Bluff for Food: Poker

The Easiest Game to Beat: Blackjack

Rolling the Dice: Craps

Spinning Wheel Goes Round n' Round: Roulette

Not Just For High Rollers: Baccarat

Tackling the "Riskier" Table Games

Beyond the Tables: Slots, Video Poker, Sports Betting, and More

Mastering the Machines: Slots

Scoring Big in Video Poker

Striking the Mother Lode: Keno and Bingo

From the Cubs to the Bears: Sports Betting

More than Just the Derby: Betting on Horse Racing

Taking Casino Gambling to a Different Level

Casino Gambling: Online and in the Comfort of Home

The Wild World of Tournaments

The Part of Tens

Ten Cool Places to Gamble

Ten (Or So) Common Casino Gambling Mistakes to Avoid

Ten Ways to Score Comps

Appendixes

Glossary

Important Resources

Index

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