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 ...
  
  











  



  
Youth Market: Chickens or Television - Which Comes First? (Spawater Chronicles I) Stop the cruelty2 reviews
Barry Tighe

Can Write Will Write, 2007

wow ...this guy knows how 2 write!

+ Social comment with biting humor

When I read the first few pages of this book, I came to an analogy. I, of course, had an Alison moment (read the book to find out what this means!) and it took a couple of tries to figure out what on earth he was talking about. When I did I laughed so hard I almost cried. Frequently throughout this ...
  
  











  



  
Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas' Legendary Casinos26 reviews
Tom Breitling, Cal Fussman

Collins Business, 2007

WONDERFUL STORY! GREAT READ! OH, BY THE WAY....IT'S ALL TRUE!!!

+ Intresting
+ A phenomenal business story in a quick, easy read
+ Electric and fun
+ A must read
  
  











  



  
Without Reservation: How a Controversial Indian Tribe Rose to Power and Built the World's Largest Casino16 reviews
Jeff Benedict

Perennial Books by Harper Books, 2001

One of the best ever in nonfiction

+ At what costs?

This is one of the best nonfiction historical books I have ever read. Jeff Benedict is able to convey to the reader the most important details regarding the birth of Foxwoods in a manner which holds the reader's attention as if you were reading a murder mystery. The role of the federal government ...
  
  











  



  
Running Scared: The Life and Treacherous Times of Las Vegas Casino King Steve Wynn24 reviews
John L. Smith, John Smith

Da Capo Press, 2001

Wynn Tries to Supress The Book

+ focuses on facts, not perceptions
+ Inside scoop on Steve Wynn's Vegas
+ Fascinating Read
  
  











  



  
Identity Cards - Nothing to hide nothing to fear...? ( Spawater Chronicles II ) Government control-freak ...1 review
Barry Tighe

Can Write Will Write, 2007

our friends are at it again

When Spawater is selected as the guinea pig for universal government ID cards, our friends are thrown into a tizzy. One is even selected to run the database, threatening his friendship with the others. Meanwhile, nefarious "architects" from out-of-town are trying to steal the town's ancient Roman ...
  
  











  



  
A Way to Quit Gambling: (For Problem Gamblers)3 reviews
John Chin

Writer's Digest Books, 2000

Take a chance and get dis book.

+ Short and Direct

Boy, did i have a gambling prob, before i got this book, my life was in shambles. then i took a chance and got this book. my house still got foreclosed on, but i wont let that happen again. this book is great for chronic gamblers
  
  











  



  
Busting Vegas: The MIT Whiz Kid Who Brought the Casinos to Their Knees55 reviews
Ben Mezrich

William Morrow, 2005

A True Page Turner

+ Smart and rich

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 ...
  
  











  



  
American Casino Guide: 2008 Edition (American Casino Guide)28 reviews
Steve Bourie

Casino Vacations, 2007

worth the money

+ Worth the money
+ Great Purchase!

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 ...
  
  











  



  
Casino Gambling For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))5 reviews
Kevin Blackwood

For Dummies, 2006

Great For All Gamblers

+ Great for beginners
+ pretty good book - a small mixed up in the rule of baccarat
+ Down to Earth Tips on casinos
+ Kevin Blackwood is an Expert
  
  











  



  
Casino Management: A Strategic Approach
Kathryn Hashimoto

Prentice Hall, 2008

Unlike other casino books, this book examines the casino industry using a business paradigm. It emphasizes both external environmental influences and internal points of control, leaving readers with a more strategic look at how casinos operate and factors that influence their success. The book starts with a discussion of the microenvironment of casinos and ends with marketing topics such as ...
  
  











  



  
The Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling: Fourth Edition11 reviews
Edwin Silberstang

Holt Paperbacks, 2005

Accurate, but dated...

+ Silberstang Knows the Odds
+ Excellent Overview of Casino Gambling with How to Help in Playing the Games
+ 4th Ed, c.2005 still outdated - but techniques are solid
+ Five stars.
  
  











  



  
Blackjack: Play Like The Pros9 reviews
John Bukofsky

Lyle Stuart, 2006

Excellent EXCELLENT book on Blackjack!!

+ Very good
+ I Did Not Realize How Easy This Was!!!!
+ One of The Best Blackjack Books Out There, and popular among Poker Players
+ When It Comes to Blackjack, He's a Genius
  
  











  



  
The Battle for Las Vegas: The Law Vs. the Mob14 reviews
Dennis Griffin

Huntington Press, 2006

If you love Las Vegas history

+ A great read, very informative
+ Vegas in its' true form!
+ Give it a shot!
+ It's Vegas Baby
  
  











  



  
Fortune's Formula: The Untold Story of the Scientific Betting System That Beat the Casinos and Wall Street56 reviews
William Poundstone

Hill and Wang, 2006

Entertaining

+ It takes exceptionally smart people to make truly massive blunders
+ Interesting review of the systems of the past
+ Any investor or gambler needs this book!
  
  











  



  
Super Casino: Inside the "New" Las Vegas44 reviews
Pete Earley

Bantam, 2001

How come noone recommended me this book !!??

+ The Best book on the History of Vegas

....surprise ! I could only find the paperback edition (while stealing a deal !). It is the best book (of too many written) about what's really happening behind-the-scenes in the casino life -- L.V. style. Not only that I strongly recommend it to those who go and play, and waste, while "dreaming" ...
  
  











  



  
Casino Lily7 reviews
Youka Nitta

Be Beautiful, 2007

Hot Yaoi

+ If you read it, the story is there
+ Casino Lily by Youka Nitta

Youka Nitta is known for her explicit renderings and hot action, and this one shot does not disappoint. There is hot graphic sex here, but also an interesting storyline. Casino Lily's luck is cursed. He's on a mission to break the curse, and if he finds true love so much the better! Carlo is a ...
  
  











  



  
Casino Royale (James Bond Novels)129 reviews
Ian Fleming

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

Ian Fleming has already achieved "classic status" à la Conan Doyle etc.

+ Awesome Book!
+ Great read!
+ Great Movie, Great book
  
  











  



  
1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets (1000 Best)2 reviews
Bill Burton

Sourcebooks, Inc., 2005

As Good As It Gets

+ simple to read and understand

Bought this book on the recommendation of Frank Schoebete (not sure this is the correct spelling of his last name), who is a gambling authority who said in his online newsletter column that this was one of, if not the only such type book he would recommend.
  
  











  



  
Bringing Down the House : The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions420 reviews
Ben Mezrich

Free Press, 2002

Great price for a great book!

+ Great Behind-the-Scenes Look at Card Counting
+ Dazzling

Book was like new and delivered as promised. Great book for a great price. Very easy transaction. Thank you!