{"product_id":"casino-gambling-for-dummies-isbn-9781119873129","title":"Casino Gambling For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximize your odds on the casino floor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasinos are designed for distraction, so it helps to know a bit about when the odds are in your favor and when they’re not before you push a stack of chips onto a table. Professional blackjack player Kevin Blackwood and lifelong sports bettor Swain Scheps know a thing or two about casino gambling. In \u003ci\u003eCasino Gambling For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, these seasoned gaming veterans guide you through the essential strategies for walking out of the casino ahead of the game. They also show you the most common mistakes made by players, helping you avoid gambling risks while you enjoy what the gaming industry has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn to see past the flashing lights, decide how much you’re willing to wager, and find out how to enjoy yourself. In this book, you’ll also discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step walkthroughs of casino etiquette and the rules of common casino games, including poker and blackjack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of video poker and slots and ways to avoid losing more than you’re comfortable with\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of online gambling, so you can enjoy the fun of a casino from the comfort of your home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe perfect guide for anyone looking for an easy introduction to the world of casino gaming, \u003ci\u003eCasino Gambling For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is also an essential resource for those seeking to improve their odds at blackjack, craps, video poker, slots, and other games.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Casino Gambling Basics: Everything You Need to Know to Start 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Casino Gambling 101: The Inside Scoop 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Taking a Quick Stroll Through the Casino 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Probability, Odds, and a Bit of Luck: What You Need to Succeed 41D\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Managing Your Money in a Casino 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Conquering the Table Games 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Minding Your Gambling Manners 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Will Bluff for Food: Poker 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Easiest Game to Beat: Blackjack 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Rolling the Dice: Craps 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Spinning Wheel Goes Round n’ Round: Roulette 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Baccarat: Not Just For High-Rollers 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Beyond the Tables: Slots, Video Poker, Sports Betting, and More 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Tackling the “Riskier” Table Games 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Mastering the Slots 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Scoring Big in Video Poker 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Striking the Mother Lode: Keno and Bingo 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: From the Cubs to the Bears: Sports Betting 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Taking Casino Gambling to a Different Level 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: More than Just the Derby: Betting on Horse Racing 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Gambling Online and in the Comfort of Home 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: The Wild World of Tournaments 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Cool Places to Gamble 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Ways to Score Comps 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Important Resources 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin Blackwood \u003c\/b\u003eis a highly successful blackjack and poker player. He has written for several gaming magazines and is the author of four gambling books.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwain Scheps\u003c\/b\u003e is a games enthusiast, numbers guru, sports betting expert and the author of \u003ci\u003eBusiness Intelligence For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSports Betting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you feeling lucky? Ante up with Dummies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping into a casino for the first time can be exhilarating and intimidating. But knowing the rules of the games and your odds of winning can make your first venture into a casino a successful experience. Packed with expert insight from a pair of gambling gurus, this book shows you around the casino floor before you sit down for a game of blackjack, craps, baccarat, or three-card poker. Are the slots and video poker more your type? 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