Casino Gambling For Dummies

Casino Gambling For Dummies

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. Are you feeling lucky? Ante up with Dummies Stepping 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? Get the latest info on automated games, along with the insider scoop on what’s happening in the race and sports books. Inside… Navigating the casino floor - Playing live games like blackjack and roulette - Making the best bets in the casino - Avoiding common mistakes - Learning casino etiquette - Venturing into the poker room - Exploring online casinos Kevin Blackwood is a highly successful blackjack and poker player. He has written for several gaming magazines and is the author of four gambling books. Swain Scheps is a games enthusiast, numbers guru, sports betting expert and the author of Business Intelligence For Dummies and Sports Betting For Dummies .