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.

Targeted, for beginning players who want to learn the basics of one of the most popular casino games, this easy-to-read book is written in conversational style. You will learn how to understand the various bets and terminology in ten quick-reading chapters. Includes money management strategies, glossary, illustrations and charts, with a revised introduction and the newest variations of the game. Illustrations. 64 pages

This best-selling blackjack classic has sold more than 750,000 copies and is considered one of the all-time great books on blackjack. Targeted specifically to players who want to beat the casino without card counting, this easy-to-read book takes the complications out of the game and gives players the winning edge. Cardoza covers everything from the rules and variations of the casinos to the optimal basic strategies. Also included: master strategy charts, money management tips, bankrolling advice, self quizzes, a glossary and Cardoza own non-counter strategy.

Readers learn how to play and win at blackjack in just one easy reading! This beginner's book is perfect for new and casual players who want to learn the basics of playing and winning at blackjack. Easy-to-read and written in a conversational style, in 10 quick-reading chapters, players learn the rules, bets, options, and terminology, along with the secrets of beating the casino. Includes money management strategies, glossary, illustrations and charts. New edition includes the latest game variations, updated and expanded charts, and new winning strategies.

With the help of numerous easy-to-master steps in this breakthrough book, readers will go from being a traditional blackjack player to being an advantage player with a real edge over the house. Insight into how the game of blackjack is really played pairs with traditional strategies for one, two, fours, six, and eight deck games, in this ultimate resources for mastering the blackjack table. Additional topics include smart betting advice for the non-advantage player, little-known secrets to minimize the house edge, which blackjack games to avoid, how to get a verifiable mathematical edge with the new easy-to-master Speed Count, unique betting techniques to increase monetary returns, why Speed Count is nothing like traditional card-counting methods, and how to play tournament blackjack to win.

"An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal). For the past 500 years, gamblers-led by mathematicians and scientists-have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing mathematics and science in the process. The house can seem unbeatable. Kucharski shows us just why it isn't. Even better, he demonstrates how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial for the scientific pursuit of a better world.

"In addition to clearly stating the rules of basic strategy, this book will visually present practice drills and exercises which will reinforce your learning" --Publisher.

Includes basic strategy and value for all common rules, basic strategy and value for most exotic rules, and the best of Winning without counting.

The Book That Made Las Vegas Change the Rules Over 1,000,000 Copies in Print Edward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations. This book provides: o an overview of the basic rules of the game o proven winning strategies ranging from simple to advanced o methods to overcome casino counter measures o ways to spot cheating o charts and tables that clearly illustrate key concepts A fascinating read and an indispensable resource for winning big, Beat the Dealer is the bible for players of this game of chance. **Bring these strategies into the casino: Perforated cards included in the book**

A revised and updated edition of the blackjack player’s bible with complete information on the odds, betting strategies, and much more “A significant contribution to the literature of blackjack . . . I recommend the book to beginners as well as experts.”—Edward O. Thorpe, author of Beat the Dealer This is the most comprehensive guide ever published on blackjack, the only casino game in which a knowledgeable player can gain an advantage over the house. It features the Hi-Opt I, the most powerful simple betting system available today, and has been revised and updated to include the rules of play in Atlantic City as well as the latest information on international playing rules. No matter what your level of experience, it will teach you how to make the most money possible playing your cards. You'll learn: • How to pick a casino, with ever major casino in the world evaluated by name • How to pick a dealer • How to keep from being cheated • How to play the cards, using the Basic Strategy to your best advantage • How to win at home and at “Las Vegas nights” • How to keep from being banned once you are a winner