Books/Software

The "Three Card Monte" has long been a popular scam game played on the streets of most major cities and featured in movies and on television. It has also become a staple in most magicians' acts. There have been thousands of variations published through the years, as it is one of the few gambling themed routines that can be followed by all audiences. The most popular of all Monte routines is "Color Monte" which was originally published by Bill Elliott as "3 Card...

Subtitled "Keno Patterns and Winning Numbers'. A collection of video keno jackpots with patterns and related winning jackpot numbers. Suitable for use in all keno games. 130 Pgs. 2016

In this follow-up to the best-selling 'Kill Phil', the authors blend real-time experience, poker math and computational horsepower to create new concepts and advanced strategies for multi-table tournaments, sit-n-go's and satellites. Aussie Millions champ Lee includes hand illustrations and commentary by Internet player Bertrand Elky Grospellier, WPT 2009 Poker Player of the Year. Focuses on early-stage play and the endgame and covers online short-handed no-limit cash games. Indexed 373 Pgs....

This revision of the 2005 book includes refinements to the strategy to help players overcome the ongoing style changes of the pros. Strategy is designed to take advantage of weaknesses in no-limit hold'em tournaments, the over-emphasis on the all-in move in the later stages. Analyzing players and their styles, this book covers the chip-status index and how to calculate CPR (the cost per round). 284 Pgs. 2009

This book teaches you how to learn from the incredible combinations and sacrifices of 14 World Champions, how the champions used these brilliant stratagems to bring opponents to their knees, and how they themselves fell prey to these deadly surprise attacks. Packed with ideas, 200 fully annotated games, 1,000 diagrams, and practical advice. Learn how to use these powerful weapons from the champions themselves. 640 pgs, paperback, 2003

Vancura offers an unbalanced system, relates an outstanding history of card counting, and emphasizes the card counter's adversarial struggle with the casino. His K-O system uses an unbalanced count, (cards 2 through 7 are counted as plus 1 and tens and aces as minus 1 with no number count for 8s and 9s). Six major chapters cover strategy, card counting, the K-O system, and a comparison of systems, including Red Seven, UZ2, Hi-Opt 1, High-Low, and Omega 2. An excellent resource for any level...

Cute collection of cartoons about situations and absurdities at the track and in casinos. Worth a few chuckles to relieve the tensions of play. 64 Pgs.1975

Allan Ackerman is a true card expert. In addition to being one of the most respected card men in the world he has created many original routines and techniques that are in common use. This double length DVD combines his two previously released videos -  The Las Vegas Card Expert and Every Move a Move, where he performs, demonstrates and explains many of his best creations. Allan also reminisces about Edward Marlo and gives his insight and advice on sleight-of-hand. Routines performed and...

ORIGINALLY $2.00 REDUCED TO $.50. The significant tabular and computational data used in obtaining payoffs in horse and sporting events betting, includes 'Odds Percentage Tables,' the four major sports lines, parlay calculations for all common situations -- or in layman's terms, how to bet combinations of exotics and what to expect in the payoff. 32 pages, paperbound. 1975.

Whether known as "The Entertainment Capital of the World" or Sin City, Glitter Gulch or even "Lost Wages" Nevada, the dazzling city of Las Vegas has undergone incredible transformation-from ancient watering hole to Mormon fort, from whistle stop to mob-run profit center to become the fastest-growing urban community in the nation. Home to nearly 1.5 million residents, a melting pot of races and cultures, this great metropolis boasts a thrilling history of vices and virtues but, above all, a...

In this work, the legendary expert on video poker covers Reversible Royals (Bonus Fours) (Jacks) (Aces and Faces); Crazy Eights; Progressive Jackpots; Deuces Joker Wild; Jokers Gone Wild; Racey Aces and Fabulous Fives. The author recommends that players who choose these machines to 'bring your Rolaids.' These are, in short, difficult to beat in the long run but their jackpots make them seem more attractive. 12 pgs, paperback, 1991

Subtitled ' A Travel Guide for the Value Conscious Consumer'. This book provides information on dining, transportation, shows, and can also save you money. It will help you plan your vacation, provides a gambling guide, and this revision introduces you to the off-Strip Hotels, one of the best values in Vegas. So if you're going to Vegas on vacation, this book is a must buy! Indexed 173 Pgs. 2009

Las Vegas, perhaps you��_��re planning a trip there, or haven��_��t been there recently. I��_��ve vacationed there over 30 times, yet I still get excited when I just say the name. That��_��s why I wrote this book, to help you experience all that Vegas has to offer. Find out why I believe it is the entertainment capital of North America as I share my knowledge of the best shows, tours, and the dining and attractions that Vegas offers. This is the third edition of Las Vegas Your Way and it is...

Everyone thinks they know the story of Las Vegas: The showgirls, the gambling, the mob. But Las Vegas has always been much more. Families have lived here since its founding in 1905. After 1931, legalized gaming became the big tourist draw, and following World War II, the town began to market itself as "America's Playground." That is when the famed Las Vegas Strip came into its own and downtown was dubbed "Glitter Gulch." These vintage postcards show how Las Vegas evolved from a dusty railroad...

The meteoric rise of Las Vegas from a remote Mormon outpost to an international entertainment center and metropolitan area of over a million people was never a sure thing. In its first decades, the town languished but when Nevada legalized casino gambling (1931), the city met its destiny. This book celebrates the city's unparalleled growth, examining the development of its industry and the creation of an urban complex. Here are the colorful characters who shaped the growth, chronologically...

A sleight of hand and casino surveillance expert shows step-by-step methods for various card-sharp moves often used in private and home games but also sometimes attempted by casino dealers. Some of the deck-stacking moves he shows are the cold deck set-up, the hay maker, and the four card stack. 2008

If you're looking for instructions for playing all the major casino games, this DVD will take you from the beginning to the advanced playing concepts. You'll learn the ins and outs, ups and downs and complete guides for the following games: baccarat, blackjack, craps, Let it Ride, pai gow, roulette, Texas hold'em and Three Card Poker. Also included are strategies for narrowing the house edge for the games of blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas hold'em.

Subtitled 'The Most Comprehensive Poker Book Ever Published - Learn All the Games and Master the Concepts'. Learning Poker is the most comprehensive poker guide ever published. From beginner to intermediate to advanced. A very unique, full-sized, color interior layout (8.5" by 11"), covering everything from Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Advanced Plays, Money Management, Bankroll, Tournaments, Psychology, Stud, Triple Draw, Double Flop, Triple Flop, Chinese, High Low-Split, and Mixed Games. When and...

This legendary book was out of print for more than 15 years. Banker, a veteran of over 40 years in sports betting, focuses on betting football, basketball, baseball and boxing. He discusses what it was like in the pre-computer days and how information was gathered, evaluated and bet on. He gives his insights on why it's important to know how to watch a game on television, his views on handicapping services, his reasoning for when to be early or late and his insight into fixed games. Both a...

In 1972, Benny Binion, patriarch of the Binion Family and founder of the world famous Binion's Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas, agreed to participate in the Oral History Project conducted by the University of Nevada at Reno. Glass spent two days taping interviews with Binion, who reviewed the transcripts and made no changes. In typewritten question-and-answer format, the book covers myriad stories and opinions, including thoughts about crooked politicians, gamblers and memories of early Las...

Essentially, Let It Ride is a five-card stud poker game with an option that allows players not only to pull back bets if they don't like their cards, but also to win very large jackpots if they get a big hand. Mason shows players the secrets of top percentage play, three and four card playing strategies, basic strategy, plus advanced strategies that show players how to do better than the generally accepted odds. Includes practical examples and tips on getting comps to bring the odds on the...

Fourteen card tricks from Marlo: Count Down Flourish; Age-Old Card Control; Imitation of Scarne; One Hand Reverse; Handling Improved; Third Rosini; Aces in Reverse; Hotel Mystery; Aces Disregarded; Nu Presentation; Flying Reverse; Psychological Out; Blindfold Poker Deal; and Gardner Marlo Poker Routine. 32 pgs, paperback, 1942

In this memoir, Denton, one of Nevada's modern pioneers, chronicles his career. Born in Nevada in 1925, he was befriended by Pat McCarran, the powerful U.S. Senator, and began working with him. After earning a law degree, he became one of the influential young Nevadans widely known as McCarran's Boys. Denton was a liberal while McCarran was often an extreme conservative. Though he wasnt elected to high office, Denton masterminded the careers of other politicians, including Grant Sawyer (3-time...

Lying is a normal part of human communication and is sometimes necessary to protect someone��_��s feelings, but there are also malicious lies meant to deceive, cheat, and defraud. You can��_��t always rely on what comes out of someone��_��s mouth. It doesn��_��t take mind reading superpowers to be able to tell when someone is lying��_��_��_but it does take special skills and a little practice. In Lie Detecting 101, international expert in undercover operations Dr. David Craig provides readers...

Short-handed limit hold'em games have a maximum of six players and are popular because you get to play a lot more hands, have more chances to exploit opponents weaknesses, and get more opportunities to use your poker skills. Three expert short-handed players analyze the skills needed to succeed, discussing such topics as: attacking and defending blinds, reading the opposition, being aware of your own image, playing with controlled aggression. Focus is on playing online. 246 Pgs. 2007 ...

What's more exciting or rewarding than hitting a big-priced horse the public turns its nose up at? It's not just the bulge in your bankroll, it's the bragging rights. The pleasure of going against the grain and being able to say "nyah-nyah-nyah-nyah-nyah!" Get ready to gain some brand-new methods to your longshot madness. This just-published book is based on solid, comprehensive research stemming from the characteristics and trends displayed by virtually every longshot...

Originally published in hardcover in 1998, this is an account of life in a brothel written by a woman in charge of one of the premier Nevada cat houses. 'I metaphorically fling open the doors of Sheri's Brothel in southern Nevada and invite the public in to witness incidents that occur daily', she states. The stories related here are strange, funny, sad, fascinating, disturbing and sometimes grim. I use the language of the prostitutes and their clients. I tell it like it is with no attempt to...

The chilling story of six generations of bloodshed, deals, deception, and uncontrolled greed and lust for power of men like Luciano, Costello, Lansky, Genovese, Anastasia, Gambino and Gottti, men for whom murder and betrayal were a way of life. This is the story of the Mafia's stranglehold on New York. Photographs Indexed 527 Pgs. 1994

Like theatrical presentations, conjuring is an art of illusion. A magician skilled in the craft is able to convince an audience that he or she can read minds, communicate with the spirit world, make objects appear or disappear, and perform other acts of seemingly genuine magic. Without having mastered the art of presentation or “showmanship,” however, even the most competent sleight-of-hand artist can fall short in performance. With this in mind, noted authority Henning Nelms goes beyond the...

There is more to magic than the specific secret that lies behind the specific trick. Psychology is central to the art of deception, and magicians recognize that an understanding of the psychology of magic is an important part of being a good magician. This book presents the theoretical and psychological elements of magic in a way that is accessible to a non-technical readership. It will provide magicians with a better understanding of the part psychology can play in developing their skills....

Includes impromptu deceptions like Coin Through the Hand, Flying Dime, Down your Sleeve, Counting Chalk, Bill in the Egg. 35 magic tricks in all. 40 card tricks include card in the pocket, 13 principle, eight kings and others, along with methods of false shuffling, palming, gliding, preparing the cards. 94 Pgs.1954

Curry incorporated thoroughly engrossing material with a style that was truly elegant. This book by a "magician's magician" discloses the secrets behind a collection of close-up marvels - including the author's "Out of the World," reputed to be the best card trick of the past century. Illustrations Index 269 Pgs.1965

For those who concentrate on exotic wagers, the author explains how to properly mark your program; how to use old programs to make money; why boxing is better than keying; strong dogs; finding weak dogs and how to handicap a race from start to finish. 47 pages, paperbound. No date.

Lindgren asserts that the poker strategies of conservative slow play are no longer effective for dominating the tables, winning tournaments takes strong, aggressive play. He demonstrates how to make the money with a step-by-step strategy from winning a satellite to taking advantage of hesitant players in the early rounds to managing your stack, playing the bubble, and successfully handling heads-up. Also includes sections on living the life of a pro, poker math, and successful bluffing. 208...

You can mystify people with your magic ability with this deck of cards. Perform mind-defying feats with little practice as you  read the back of every card. Once the wrapper is removed, no one will know these cards are marked. Easy to read instructions are included.