Beat the casinos at their own game! Casino gambling expert Bill Burton will teach you: -The truth about the most popular casino bets -How to find the best slot machines to play -What games you should avoid at all costs -The ten smartest bets in the casino -The ten worst bets in the casino -How to get the most bang for your buck--in the pit and all over the casino -The basics of card counting, dice setting and other tricks of the trade -How to make your money last -When to play--and when to pack up and go home Master the winning game strategies the pros use

This encyclopedic book covers the rules, instructions, and playing techniques for all the major games played in casinos today, including blackjack, slots, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker, pai gow poker, let it ride, baccarat, three-card poker, Spanish 21, super fun 21, keno, video poker and more. The best expert playing strategy for every game is fully described, along with simplified strategies on many games for casual and recreational players. The strategy information for each game includes the latest computer-derived strategy charts, the odds of winning, the house advantage, and the best playing techniques for reducing the house edge to the bare minimum. Additional topics embody expert advice on bankrolling, money management, credit, comps, playing etiquette, and tipping. 528 pages

Published annually since 1992, the 2005 edition of this bestselling guide continues to gain fame as the best available source for information on U.S. casinos. The new 2005 edition lists more than 650 casinos in 35 states and comes complete with maps of all states showing where the casinos are located, plus detailed maps of Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno and the Mississippi gambling resort towns of Biloxi and Tunica.

Maximize your odds on the casino floor Casinos 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 Casino Gambling For Dummies, 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. Learn 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: Step-by-step walkthroughs of casino etiquette and the rules of common casino games, including poker and blackjack Explanations of video poker and slots and ways to avoid losing more than you’re comfortable with Explorations of online gambling, so you can enjoy the fun of a casino from the comfort of your home The perfect guide for anyone looking for an easy introduction to the world of casino gaming, Casino Gambling For Dummies is also an essential resource for those seeking to improve their odds at blackjack, craps, video poker, slots, and other games.

The good news: For the average player, baccarat offers the best odds in the house, giving the house barely a 1 per cent edge without using any winning strategies.

Fun and informative, this book is both a complete analysis of slots and winning strategies and a detailed guide to how to get such freebies as free rooms, restaurant comps, line passes, show tickets, cash rebates, and much more. In addition to extensive information on the slot clubs, this book offers inside information on the winning methods of play by providing 15 actual winning strategies.

Here is your key to mastering all the fundamentals of online blackjack. Even if you have no prior knowledge of the game or its online variations, this conceptual and strategic guide will have you turning the odds against the house in no time. Cover the basic rules of blackjack before moving on to more advanced strategies. Learn the differences between joining the fun online and playing at land-based casinos as you develop the skills necessary to beat the various types of 21 games—Multi-Hand, Spanish, Triple 7s Progressive, Vegas Downtown, Faces-Up 21, and others. Winning Secrets of Online Blackjack offers much more than just playing tips. It addresses the legitimate security and legal concerns associated with online gaming such as protection of your credit card and personal information, fixed games, and whether you'll actually get paid. Through this well-balanced combination of how-to-play-the-game basics with proven techniques, you'll gain the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the online blackjack world. So wait no more…let's play blackjack!