Books/Software

This classic, revised for the first time in almost a decade, provides quick, clear and concise winning information on eight important casino games - blackjack, craps, slots, video poker, baccarat, roulette, keno and sports betting. Gamblers are impatient and like to learn quickly, so this is just what the doctor ordered. 'Casino Games' talks to readers in language they understand - straight to the point and in the language of a fellow player, not a mathematician. Each chapter, in thirty...

The dramatic proliferation of casino gaming has been a controversial issue in recent years. While heated debate about gambling is ongoing, casinos continue to spread throughout the country and the number of Americans who gamble in them increases every year. Casino Gaming in the United States brings together a wide variety of information on the casino industry and how it affects America's economy and society. Chapters on the industry's recent history, and suggestions on how to find...

Gullo presents the basics of marketing and offers an outline of how an intelligently operated casino might best organize its marketing plan. Covers such diverse topics as the Marketing Mix, Hotel Sales (including in-house and citywide conventions, tour and travel groups) and Room Reservations. The section on junkets is one of the biggest in the book, focusing on topics such as regular junkets, up-and-back junkets, the junket evaluation process, master player and group player analysis, monthly...

Joseph, who is also a cheating and surveillance expert, presents a manual for the new supervisor. Focus begins with accepting the fact that the people who used to work with you now work for you so your attitude toward them has to change, followed with information about how to watch the games and dealers, what to look for in errors and/or cheating potential, what to do when players request cocktails and how to handle rating slips. Includes worksheets to make learning the trade easier. 127 Pgs....

Learn 300 things security officers must constantly be prepared for while patrolling hotel and casino properties. 197 Pgs. 2010

Subtitled 'The Art of Managing Casino Games', this book reveals how casinos approach the games and the players in their pit. A casino consultant and former casino manager, Zender believes management is an art and argues against excessive concern about card counters and shuffle trackers, believing the casino manager is better off if he concentrates on increasing profits. He also believes controlled dice rollers are no threat, addresses player tracking systems, the 6-5 blackjack payout,...

Bill Zender's Casino-ology took the art of casino management to new levels by introducing superior mathematical concepts to improve efficiencies within a casino operation. But after struggling through one of the worst financial periods in history, the gaming world has changed. It's imperative that casino managers be reactive to evolving markets, and 'Casino-ology 2' addresses all the issues relevant to a challenging new gaming environment. In 'Casino-ology 2', Zender again confronts the...

The Grand Old Man of Poker, Johnny Moss was among the most respected, feared and winning poker player anywhere. This biography concentrates primarily on his experiences as a gambler, his philosophies, plus some expert advice and strategy about play. 214 Pgs. 1981

Who won, who lost, and how it happened at the final table of the WSOP from its genesis in 1970 through 2008. The cards played heads-up in the final hand are pictured with what happened; all players at the championship table, how they placed and how much they won; photos of the champs; vintage photos, interviews, and interesting highlights of every tournament, including Hall of Fame inductees. A great research tool. 198 pgs, paperback, 2009

Joseph, a leading authority on cheating techniques and game security, explains the many methods used to cheat at backgammon. Covers Dump Shot, peek, killed die, Hold Out Dump Shot, Slick Shot, tops, Juice Joint, gaffing fair cups, Butterfly Cup, dice switching, palming, Doubling Cube Hustle and more. 2008

While todays mega casinos are quick to squash cheating dealers, its always possible to get cheated at blackjack, especially in private games and smaller casinos where surveillance isnt a priority. This DVD will help you understand how cheating occurs so that you wont become a victim. Cheating subjects covered on this DVD include: False Shuffles, Stocking, Second Dealing, Push through Shuffle, False Running Cut, Capping The Deck, The Elevator, Playing Slugs, The Turn-Over, Curl Peek, Flash...

This book is for both players and casino management. Shows how various moves take place such as Getting Cards Out of Play and Returning Cards Into Play; Mucking; Adding to the Bet; Disguises; Cheating Tells and High Tech Cheating. Contains examples, anecdotes and diagrams to explain the sequence of an action. You may find the 'High Tech Cheater' chapter disturbing because of its implications. 202 Pgs. 1996

This DVD is geared for blackjack players who want to make sure the dealer isn't cheating by manipulating the order of the cards. It's also helpful to casino supervisors and dealers who need to know the various moves and methods made by blackjack players who cheat. 43 minutes

Casino surveillance expert George Joseph demonstrates and explains many sleight-of-hand and gaffed techniques that are used to cheat at craps. DVD 2006

This two-person game without supervision makes it highly susceptible to cheating. Joseph, an authority on cheating techniques, demonstrates many methods used for cheating in gin, so that you can protect yourself from cheaters. DVD 2006

An authority on game protection, Maleks sleight of hand skill with cards and dice is legendary. A consultant for law enforcement, casinos, celebrities, film and television productions, and corporations, he demonstrates ways that players and dealers can use sleight of hand to cheat at hold'em: marked cards, strippers, peeking and flashing, second dealing, check capping, shuffle and cut techniques, and more. 2006

Surveillance expert Joseph demonstrates and explains many sleight-of-hand techniques people use to cheat at poker: false shuffles, false dealing, peeking at cards, switching cards, marking cards, controlling cards during shuffles, bend work, culling discards, crimping, palming, cold decking, false cuts, daub work, nullifying cuts, holding out, and more. Each subject is covered with discussions about related variations and techniques. DVD

Have you ever sat against a monster bet wishing that you knew what was coming on the river? Wonder if this is even possible? Over the years, hustlers and card mechanics have developed hundreds of techniques to create a poker environment where even sharks become prey. Cheating does occur, and the serious player 's best protection against it is to understand how it works. Whether you are simply curious, an avid card player, or someone interested in dabbling on the darker side of poker, Cheating...

Straight from the mouths of the legends of the Silver and Black, Cheating Is Encouraged recapitulates the many infamous stories from the last team to play “outlaw” football. Regardless of whether you loved them or hated them, the Oakland Raiders of the 1970's were an amusing cast of outlaws, misfits, and anomalies that made up one of the greatest pro football teams of their era. The Raiders’ roster consisted of a collection of mavericks and rebels, some with behavioral issues, such as John...

Mention the name Matusow to poker players who watch televised tournaments and youre likely going to get one of two reactions, neither of which is on the fence. He appears to be brash, selfish, arrogant, disruptive, snide, clever, deceptiveand he is all thatbut those characteristics make him one of the best tournament players on the circuit. Until this autobiography, however, few people understood what makes The Mouth what he is. Here he examines his life from trailer park to wealth, divulging...

Bruce Pandolfini uses his unique "crime and punishment" approach to provide all the previously missing explanation, instruction, practical analyses, and much, much more. The book consists of 202 short "openers" typical of average players, arranged according to the classical opening variations and by level of difficulty.

Subtitled “No Bad Faves,” this DVD helps identify a post-time favorite who just won't run to all the hype. Yes, when the public goes way overboard on its choice and you know the horse has almost no chance of winning, you can bet any other horse in the race - or every horse other than the favorite - and make a great profit in the long-haul! The trick is to be able to quickly distinguish the legitimate favorites from the bogus ones. This fast-paced, informative and entertaining ...

A how-to book for bettors who are willing to spend some time handicapping to apply the author's systematic handicapping and wagering process. Explains how college basketball wagering works, the key ways to gain an wagering advantage, a step-by-step approach for handicapping games and tips for determining how much to wager. 145 Pgs. 2005

The new edition of this classic book is updated and features 20 new charts, more strategies, and greatly expanded content. Gollehon shows beginning and intermediate players how to beat the casinos' two most vulnerable table games. Players learn how to strike blackjack and craps like a commando, staging quick raids and extracting money out of the casino in planned blitz sessions. He reveals the secrets of blitzing and timing and how to use the bomb strategy for high frequency and big wins at...

Dick Mitchell explains why exacta betting takes a combination of skills in handicapping and wagering and how you must alter your methods to take advantage of this bet. Here he alerts you to the subtleties of the bet, including the all important place-horse, the presence of vulnerable and false favorites and when the favorite is legitimate and unbeatable. DVD.

Maiden races are inescapable, especially if you like playing serial bets such as the Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 6. Mitchell takes you step-by-step through his checklist strategies for prospering from maidens, including which handicapping factors to emphasize and which to ignore when dealing with maidens. It's the best of old-school wisdom from Mitchell, plus cutting-edge new techniques from the best of his disciples. 2007 DVD.

Told from the viewpoint of a self-described competition junkie, this is a look at the psychology behind the competitive drive and the sociological ramifications of acting on competitive impulses, plus advice on how to channel those impulses for personal gain in business, sport, and in life. In his personal journey, Apostolico draws parallels between personal competition and competition in the business world, and gives advice on how to use your competitive drive to win at everything you do. 272...

Based on the author's 30 years of experience dealing and managing poker rooms. Sections include general rules for poker room management, and specific rules in question-answer format keyed to stud, hold'em, Omaha and draw games. The step-by-step for opening a room, including furniture, equipment, specific charts, paperwork; dealer training; proper procedures for tournaments; house rules. 96 pgs, paperback, 1998   Table of Contents Rules Starting A Poker Room Dealer Training Games...

Subtitled "(For the Layperson) to AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Policy and Procedures" this is an excellent reference book packed full with essential data and information to assist the Compliance Officer and his her committee to assure a complete and comprehensive written program as required by US Federal regulations. This is an much needed tool and reference book which should be at arm’s reach. It consists of a combination of useful everyday ideology and direction with excerpts...

In his long career as a confidence man, Joseph “Yellow Kid” Weil swindled the public of more than eight million dollars and established the reputation for robbery and trickery. Always beating the police at their own game, “Yellow Kid” used phony oil deals, women, fixed races, and an endless list of other tricks to best an increasingly gullible public. One day, he was Dr. Henri Reuel, a noted geologist who traveled around and told his hosts that he was a representative for a big oil company,...

Do you dominate your fantasy football league? Now is the time to raise the level of your game. "Conquering Fantasy Football: Drafting and Trading to Victory" explains advanced strategies for evaluating players and for making the moves that give your team the edge it needs to consistently win. You need not be the first person in your league to read this book, but you certainly don't want to be the last! 134 Pgs. 2011

How do you win at sports betting? Hard work and lots of modeling. This book walks you step by step through four winning computer models in NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and MLB. Sharpen your trading skills. How can you get the best numbers? Included are Spread-Money-line and Push-Charts for spreads and totals in the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and MLB. Are you gambling or investing in the Stock Market? Is the market really efficient? How can you safely get the best of it? Two very different approaches...

An expert on marketing, customer service, and promotion, Conrad offers ideas and examples on how to innovate, solve problems, and train personnel. Mid-management or publicity directors can find money-making and money-saving ideas here. 190 Pgs. 2000

This DVD presentation from Mitchell teaches a structured, logical and total approach for narrowing the field down to its best contenders. After that, it's time to visit each contender's record to pick out the most appropriate past-performance line to rate what that contender will do today. Regardless of your current methodology - from high-tech handicapper to old-school pencil and paper  - these contender-and-paceline techniques will bring new focus and confidence to your game. In race...

If you have an interest or need for information about the cops, crooks and criminologists who shaped crime and law enforcement throughout history, this is the book for you. From bank robbers and godfathers to ballistics experts and courtroom crusaders, the authors present the bold and cunning, the righteous and resourceful, all in one volume. Biographies (and some photos) of 600 people covering a period from 2100 B.C. to the present Hammurabi, who came up with the 'eye for an eye'...

McManus has documented the history of poker to create a remarkably literate work that's sure to appeal to an audience beyond, but not excluding, poker fans. Spanning the earliest days of the game to modern times, the book includes politics, lies, scandals and rumor, computers, and Internet poker. 314 Pgs. 2009 Hardcover