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1 review
Peter Moruzzi

Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2008

Nostalgia at its best!
My wife and I escaped Cuba during the early sixties. Almost certain that we might be returning within a month or two (50 years ago) we did not bring along photographs, memories, or keepsakes of any kind. "Havana Before Castro" is the best collection of memorabilia ever to touch my hands. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You've made my day! Andrew J. Rodriguez, author of: "Adios, Havana" a ...

Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas' Legendary Casinos

26 reviews
Tom Breitling, Cal Fussman

Collins Business, 2007

WONDERFUL STORY! GREAT READ! OH, BY THE WAY....IT'S ALL TRUE!!!
Truly one of the most remarkable success stories in the fascinating, ever evolving history of Las Vegas. Tom Breitling and Tim Poster rank among the elite of the mavericks who molded and shaped Las Vegas, such as Benny Binion and Sam Boyd. Much like Boyd and Binion, Breitling and Poster started their dramatic and profitable rise on little more than a wing and prayer, not to mention a few ...

Busting Vegas: The MIT Whiz Kid Who Brought the Casinos to Their Knees

55 reviews
Ben Mezrich

William Morrow, 2005

A True Page Turner
For the longest time, I thought Busting Vegas and Bringing Down the House were the same book with different titles. After not being thrilled with Mezrich's RIGGED, I ran into Busting Vegas at a nearby bookstore and realized that indeed it was a completely different book than BDTH. I thoroughly enjoyed this very entertaining account of a completely different formula to "Beat the House" than ...

Casino Royale (James Bond Novels)

128 reviews
Ian Fleming

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

Awesome Book!
Ian Fleming did a great job with his first James Bond book and I highly recommend it! If you're expecting the Daniel Craig movie (which was very good, mind you), this is not the same story (it's similar, but very, very different).

Fortune's Formula: The Untold Story of the Scientific Betting System That Beat the Casinos and Wall Street

55 reviews
William Poundstone

Hill and Wang, 2006

It takes exceptionally smart people to make truly massive blunders
This book is a concise look at the evolution of formal investment theory, with continual contextual references to its ties to gambling and to organized crime. It also is a hilarious and insightful history of gambling from the Bernoulli's in the 1700s through the hedge fund traders of the late 1990's. The author devotes over 50 pages to notes and the index. This was appreciated since I wanted ...

Storming Las Vegas: How a Cuban-Born, Soviet-Trained Commando Took Down the Strip to the Tune of Five ...

15 reviews
John Huddy

Ballantine Books, 2008

This Review Does No Justice To The Book
What a story...one of my top picks from the non-fiction genre. Action, adventure, brutality, justice. Amazing story.

When the Mob Ran Vegas: Stories of Murder, Mayhem and Money

17 reviews
Steve Fischer

Berkline Press, 2005

A fun, behind-the-scenes view of how Vegas was built.
While you can take many of these Las Vegas mob stories with a grain of salt, Steve Fischer nonetheless delivers them in such a way that they simply must be believed, if only for the nostalgic romance of them. Even if some of the more colorful accounts are embellished a bit (and I have no proof that they are, but the cynic in me can't help but think so), the audio version of this book has been a ...

American Casino Guide: 2008 Edition (American Casino Guide)

28 reviews
Steve Bourie

Casino Vacations, 2007

worth the money
We bought this book before our last trip to Vegas. It was well worth it just one coupon for dinner paid for the book. We always rent a car so getting to the different places was easy. The two for one buffets at Green Valley, and the Silverton were great. If you only go to the big hotels on the strip you wont get the full benifit of the book.

Winner Takes All: Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Gary Loveman, and the Race to Own Las Vegas

17 reviews
Christina Binkley

Hyperion, 2008

Fascinating!
A great summation of the last 15 years of Las Vegas, the influences that made it what it is, and the big personalities that rule the land. One negative comment I have is the movie is really two stories in one, Wynn/Kerkorian their deal and influence, and how Loveman/Harrahs elbowed its way from a smalltime operator to major player. The majority of the book is about Wynn and his influence in ...

The Hedonist: World Travel Guide

54 reviews
Dr. Brett Tate

Professional Bachelor Publishing, LLC, 2005

Yes Yes YES!
Wake up guys. Getting plastered and watching flabby drunk chicks flashing and screaming "WooHOOO" is a total waste of time and money. Lake Havasu, Daytona Beach; it's embarrassing looking back on the whole nonsense. For the best bachelor vacations available around the world, The Hedonist is the answer. Killer places around the world with sexy girls looking to hook up; you will hook up...and ...

A-List, The: Back in Black - Book #5: An A-List Novel (A-List)

25 reviews
Zoey Dean

Poppy, 2005

What better place for naughtyness than in Sin City??
This book was hot hot hot! The most popular A-listers at BHH are going on a trip to Sin City instead of that boring trip to Washington-Parker, Sam, Cammie, Adam, Dee and of course Ana. The six of them check in at Las Vegas' finest Palms Hotel. Cammie decides all the girls should have a catty fashion contest, but when Cammie herself doesnt come appropiately dressed things get a little wild... ...

The Global Casino: An Introduction to Environmental Issues (Arnold Publication)
Nick Middleton

A Hodder Arnold Publication, 2003

The Global Casino is a compelling introduction to environmental issues which links the physical environment to its political, social and economic contexts. Case studies from around the globe are used to illustrate key environmental issues, from global warming and deforestation to natural hazards and soil erosion. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, with the introduction of new illustrative material and up-to-the minute ...

The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2009 (Unofficial Guides)
Bob Sehlinger, Menasha Ridge Press, ...

Wiley, 2008

More than 4 million copies sold! This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. • Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories • Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports • Easy-to-use, two-color design • Detailed, 2-color maps From the publishers of The ...

Casino Gambling For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))

5 reviews
Kevin Blackwood

For Dummies, 2006

Great For All Gamblers
Any new book on casino gambling has to contend with a shelf full (virtual or real) of other titles covering the same material, but in Casino Gambling for Dummies, Kevin Blackwood has done a masterful job of bringing a fresh attitude and informative approach that provides solid justification for another title on the topic. This is the 'For Dummies' brand at its best, tackling all the favorites, ...

Scalped Vol. 2: Casino Boogie

2 reviews
Jason Aaron

Vertigo, 2008

Perfection would be an understaement.
No doubt about it. Jason Aaron is the one to watch. I read Scalped Volume 1 and liked it. I didn't love it, but I liked it enough to purchase Volume 2. I am so glad I did because this is "Grade A" writing and beautifully "gritty" illustrations that help tell this perfect story. Jason Aaron holds nothing back while giving us new perspectives on the characters he introduced us to in Volume ...

Beat the Craps out of the Casinos: How to play craps and win!

80 reviews
Frank Scoblete

Bonus Books, 1991

Great Strategy!!!
This is a great book for beginners. It gives you an overview of the game and the different bets out there. It also lets you know what bets to stay away from unless you want to leave completely broke. I've tried the 5 count in this book and I believe that it is a genius way of qualifying shooters. I used to have a big problem with shooters craping out right away and loosing me a lot of money. ...

Running Scared: The Life and Treacherous Times of Las Vegas Casino King Steve Wynn

24 reviews
John L. Smith, John Smith

Da Capo Press, 2001

Wynn Tries to Supress The Book
So damaging to his super clean image, Wynn drove the original publisher into bancruptcy and tried everything he could manage to keep this book out of circulation. Steve Wynn vs. the First Amendment (1st 1, Wynn 0). Certainly did improve Vegas by leaps and bounds, but at what cost? Using public water to build his exclusive Shadow Creek golf course, buying art, jets and NY condos with ...

Casino Operations Management

8 reviews
Jim Kilby, Jim Fox, ...

Wiley, 2004

Excelent operations overview
This book is a must read for everyone entering the casino business. It's a clear reference, and it shows derails some myths about gaming operations.

No-Nonsense Craps: The Consummate Guide to Winning at the Crap Table

10 reviews
Richard Orlyn

RMJ Publishing, 2008

Truly No nonsense
Great book on craps. Doesn't try to push some system on you. Just tells you what there is to know about craps and how to get started. He gives you one "system" but is really just a 'way to play the game' not a gimmick that is supposed to make you into a long term winner. Recommended!

Blackjack: Play Like The Pros

9 reviews
John Bukofsky

Lyle Stuart, 2006

Excellent EXCELLENT book on Blackjack!!
If you are a blackjack player this book will help you win. It is worth more than the price. It is endorsed by well-known experts. Many of the books published about blackjack are manuals. This book is more than just a manual. I highly recommend this book if you would like to win at blackjack consistently.

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