Books/Software

Subtitled " What Pujols and Peyton Can Teach Us About Wookiees and Wall Street". The world of fantasy sports is no longer the purview of nerds and stat geeks. In fact, versions of the game are currently played by tens of millions of people worldwide. But while fantasy sports may have begun as a light-hearted diversion, to many of its participants winning or losing is no laughing matter. The book takes readers on a journey from the casinos of Atlantic City to charred Connecticut campgrounds,...

Originally published in 1865, this is one of the earliest publications on the subject of advantage play or cheating at cards. This beautifully done reprint of the 1868 edition offers outsiders a fuller understanding of how to execute the techniques described. Not a photocopied edition of the original, it has been totally reset but it does include all the original work, including the ads. 91 Pgs. 2008 Hardcover

Entertaining stories translated from the original French descriptions of cheating techniques written by famed Eugene Villiod, who also wrote The Stealing Machine around the turn of the century. In the same amusing and informative style. 192 Pgs.1979

Written for low-limit and new players, this book defines playable hands, the correct bets to make, and how to tailor strategies for maximum profits. Covers spread-limitpaperback, and fixed-limit games, 3rd-7th street strategy, overcards and psychology. 192 pgs, 2003

Three Card Poker is an exciting table game that offers you plenty of fast action and winning possibilities. The most popular of the newer casino games, it is easy to learn and a lot of fun to play. Best of all, the house has a fairly low advantage, so it can be more profitable than other casino choices. But to have the best chances of beating the casino, you have to know the best strategies. This book shows you how to do exactly that! Have fun and be a winner - Fifteen right-to-the-point...

Serving cocktails in a casino is an art and a skill. The job requires knowledge of drinks and mixes, the ability to deal with the public, the bartender, the bar-back, and the management. It’s a specialty job because the server must be able to walk the floor, be aware of when drinks are requested, take the orders properly, and serve them in a timely manner. All the information needed to qualify is in this book. (The work is hard but the rewards (tips) are well worth it). Includes recipes...

A con man reveals the secrets of cheating, scams and hustles in this roller-coaster ride through bar bets, street hustles, carnivals, Internet fraud, big and small cons, card and dice games and more. Includes the exact frauds that the NYPD regard as the most common and dangerous today and top tips on how to avoid each one. Not just a "here's how the con works" book, this one guides you through the set up, the talk, the sell, everything about the con and how you can be suckered...

Many of today's poker players learned about the game by watching tournament play on television. However, No-Limit cash games differ from tournaments in strategy. O'Connor discusses the importance of domination and power, dedicating the first half to new players while the second half goes into advanced concepts. 406 Pgs. 2007

Here's a book for the exotics bettor who wants a big payoff. Focus is on marking your program properly, what to do when you spot 'shippers', why maidens are treacherous, identifying class dog and running styles, importance of recent form and the 'best box' dog. This is a handicapping style book and not a book about combining numbers or watching toteboards. 48 Pgs.

There are many thousands of people around the country who make a good living from gambling. The key idea is to understand which games are beatable and how to beat them. Sklansky and Malmuth have spent many years writing about the finer points of poker, blackjack and other beatable games. This book, however, was written for the not-quite-as-experienced aspiring gambler. It shows you everything you need to learn and do if you want to gamble for a living both from the practical and technical...

Great introduction to the game of craps! Salay dealt and supervised the game of craps in major casinos across this country for 29 years. He noticed that the reason people do not play craps is because they are intimidated by the games complexity. He has broken down the game, bet by bet and explains how each bet will win and lose--individually--and why!You will learn table etiquette and be able to attack the game at your speed and avoid any embarrassment that may be holding you back from...

Allen computer analyzed all possible pai-gow hands, developing eight groups into which all hands can be placed. He provides decision rules for each group and includes a list of 250 practice hands, all of which make the rules and the game easy to learn and play. 32 Pgs. 1988

Overview and Purpose: Section 1 - Introduction to Pai Gow; Section 2 - The 32 Individual Dominoes; Section 3 - The 20 Ranking Pairs; Section 4 - Evaluating Every Possible Hand; Section 5 - An Eight Step Decision Sequence; Section 6 - Guidelines for Splitting Pairs; Section 7 - Closing Comments on Pai Gow. 28 Pgs. 1985

Mitchell contends that the skill you need to beat the exacta and quinella comes from knowing how to pick the horse that will finish second, though the second-best horse rarely comes in second. Subsequently, the public puts money into a proposition at which they are least proficient. Shows how to spot the four basic paradigms of the place horse and how to put the potential second-place finisher in your exacta/quinella 80% of the time. 44 Pgs. Spiral-bound 2002

This booklet details two winning Pick-3 strategies that will allow you to make sizeable profits from this complicated bet. Learn how to optimize this wager and calculate the fair price for any Pick-3 combination. According to Mitchell, "The way most handicappers play the Pick-3 is scandalous. They literally give their money away and it's yours for the taking, if you'll take the time to master this wonderful investment opportunity". 41 Pgs 2011

'How to Play the Trifecta' provides a winning trifecta strategy. "I used to think the exacta was the most misplayed bet at the track," says Dick Mitchell.  "I was wrong. The trifecta dwarfs the exacta when it comes to betting blunders." Hit the trifecta much more often than you think possible. Make it one of your most productive equine investments. In this booklet, Mitchell shows you how to both handicap a trifecta race and bet it in an optimal manner. Learn...

A new look and a set of tools to help you figure out what's really going on to gain the upper hand in salary negotiation, move a prospective client toward the outcome you desire, find out why you need to end a business or personal relationship and even when to bluff or call a bluff. The authors teach you to understand why people lie and how you can catch them in the act. 263 Pgs. 2005

If you're looking for an edge, no matter what game you play, this book covers it. You get: The six things that pros do that you probably don't, the five ways to take control away from the casinos, the four top strategies to beat craps, blackjack, roulette, and slots, the three traits that can give you the confidence you need to win. 182 pgs, 2001

Subtitled " A Guide to Every Gambler's Dream", this is a how-to-win book that goes beyond the facts, becoming fun to read as well as informative. There are no complicated charts or graphs or equations. In a witty style, the authors stress that players who don't laugh don't win, then tell the readers the facts about poker, slots, keno, lottery, percentages, racing, winning without risking a cent, winning less than a million and winning a million with skill, luck and...

This book, by a winner of tournaments in the early days when they were just becoming popular, answers questions about entering, playing, and winning poker, blackjack, craps, slots, horseracing, sports betting, gin rummy and baccarat tournaments. 178 Pgs. 1986

First published in 1943, this remains one of the classics on the game, going straight to the point on percentage play. The major sections cover how to play the odds, why you shouldn't pick an open card if it won't make a meld, when the first card should be picked up and how to avoid throwing your opponent a useful card. 64 Pgs. 1975

Handicapping legend Rowe shows how to play and beat the track, spot hot and cold horses from betting trends, analyze and play winning favorites, bet-downs and profitable exactas, evaluate trainers, jockeys, stable entries, make your own odds-line and more. His selection method is both simple and sensible. Glossary 228 Pgs. 2003

Listed as An All-American Tale, this book chronicles the author’s journey to play in poker’s big leagues: The World Series of Poker. Walsh begins by playing online poker for pennies, continues his expedition with stops at church basements, a mansion, the back room of a bar, an Indian casino and finally, the hallowed poker rooms of Las Vegas. On the road to triumph (or ruin), he lives out a dream he shares with millions of other players and fans - all the while trying to juggle his...

Begins with a definitions, distinctions and a short history of gaming checks and chips with a chronology of development, manufacturing styles and composition. Later sections include illustrations of checks and chips. Illustrations include manufacturer's individual designs and groupings, colors and monogram styles. Information on dating and pricing chips and a list of check mold descriptions and codes. 66 Pgs. 2008

This definitive book on games offers rules, strategies and odds for more than 250 games.Third Revised Edition. Glossary 362 Pgs. 2001

One of the world's foremost chess experts shows White how to substitute an entirely unconventional approach for the classical principals of opening play. 288 Pgs. 1999

They lived the life! Frank Scoblete and his wife the beautiful A.P. were a devastating card counting team consistently beating the casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, the Midwest and Mississippi. Now Frank will share with you everything he knows about beating the casinos at blackjack, including techniques that only he and a few true pros know such as End Play, the Fat Finger Method, Card Counting, Celebrity Play and Card Grouping. The heart of this book focuses on what it means to be an...

Subtitled "Inside the World of Advantage Play Craps!" Dice control. The only way to beat the casinos at craps! Frank Scoblete reveals his secrets and takes you step-by-step through his dice control techniques: sets, stance, grip, throw, arc, backspin, landing, proper betting and the 5-Count. Additionally, Frank exposes the good, the bad and the ugly betrayals he experienced in 25 years playing with the world's greatest dice controllers. Join the legendary Captain, the father of dice control....

Would you like to be able to check out someone quickly from head to toe and draw a precise conclusion about that person? This book will show you what to look for, what's relevant, how to analyze voluntary versus involuntary movements, how to factor in gender, context and culture and then how to draw a conclusion quickly. 287 Pgs. 2009

The author, who won $11.9 million on Megabucks, discusses how the jackpot changed his life. He was hounded by the media, and people from everywhere tried to hit him up for money. He divulges what he did with the money in this expose of the whirlwind that occurs when someone comes into a lot of money and publicity, fast. 150 pgs, paperback, 2001

Inner Vegas is a guide to using scientifically-proven psychic abilities to create miracles in your life. It is grounded in science, experience, and astounding stories of success. Dr. Joe’s surprising discoveries take place in university laboratories, mysterious meditation centers, and even casinos. He proves that these skills are practical and teachable. Over 100 million people go to casinos in the United States. This book may help you win in Las Vegas, but it is about attracting all manner of...

Former Santa Anita handicapper and author, Paul Lambrakis, offers up a fresh new approach to horse race analysis. Paul tells readers that in order to handicap more effectively and get better prices, they must eliminate the speed figures from their handicapping. According to Lambrakis, who has been handicapping for over thirty-five years, the speed figures have never delivered on what they set out to do years ago. What they deliver is disappointment and short prices. Paul's method of horse race...

Subtitled 'Essays on Holdem and General Concepts', this is a book on topics such as playing too many hands, self-weighting cold calls, short handed play, the strategic moment, and poker as therapy plus some thoughts about the effects of poker literature. Goes beyond strategy and into the realm of putting strategic concepts into action at the table. The author is a clinical psychologist who plays poker. 274 Pgs. 2000

Subtitled "200+ Red Flags & Early Warning Signs That Indicate Casino & Hotel Employee Theft". The only way for companies to prevent employee theft is with good internal controls. 29 Pgs. 2011

Casino operators have two kinds of thieves to worry aboutplayers who steal by cheating and employees who steal by cheating. This training manual for surveillance employees begins with a profile of the workplace, defines misconduct, identifies internal controls and types of employee fraud and then proceeds to cover all areas of the casino floor from the pit to the mailroom, the wait staff to the dealers, the sports book to the executive offices. Covers detection and prevention. 80 pgs,...