In just thirty minutes you'll learn the basics of play and the strategies that will make you a winner. With proper play, you can actually have the advantage over the casino and the skill to win money-with the odds! From the rules and variations, to the basic play options including surrender and insurance, you'll learn how to play smart, get free comps from the casino and have a great time while beating the casino at blackjack. This updated and expanded edition includes simplified card counting for average players, updated strategy information for single and multiple deck games, and new information on getting comped meals, shows and rooms! 128 pages

The average blackjack player wants to learn fast and win fast. This easy-to-read guide gives him exactly that. In just 30 minutes, casual blackjack players - 95% of the estimated 125 million blackjack players in the US alone - learn the basics of play and the strategies that can make them winners. Blackjack is hugely popular because with proper play, bettors can actually have the advantage over the casino and the skill to win money - with the odds! From the rules and variations, to the basic play options including surrender and insurance, readers learn how to play smart, get free comps from the casino and have a great time while beating the casino at blackjack! This new edition includes 25% new material: simplified card counting for average players, updated strategy information for single and multiple deck games, and new information on getting comped to free meals, rooms, and shows!

Short, concise and to the point. This blackjack book doesn't beat around the bush. It's easy to read, simple to understand and uncomplicated to apply. You can be playing, with this no card counting system, in just an afternoon and taking advantage of its 78% win average. Blackjack's Hidden Secrets, Win Without Counting shows you how to determine the exact amount of money you should bring to the casino and how to spot hot and cold trends. It will have you automatically betting more when you're hot, less when you're not and teaches you when to leave. Winning at blackjack is more than a possibility, it's a proven mathematical fact! This system also has its very own tutor card, which can be taken to the tables with you, so you'll never feel alone or lost for answers.

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.

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**

Beginning and intermediate players learn how to beat any single or multiple deck blackjack game in the world. More than fifteen chapters show the rules, variations, options, basic strategies, and master charts for correct play in casinos around the world. Learn smart money management, how to maximize profits, simplified counting methods, and how to get comps. Includes tipping guide, eight rules of self-discipline, and five practice quizzes. More than 100,000 copies sold. Illustrations. 256 pages

BEAT THE HOUSE! Is it possible to "beat the odds" at casino gambling? With this guide, Jerry L. Patterson, author and gambling expert, shares strategies that can help you win more often -- and become the kind of "advantage player" that keeps the house on its toes! Packed with new updated material on today's developments in casino gambling, this book covers blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and casino poker, and includes tips on ... -- mental preparation and developing a winning attitude -- basic rules and simple winning strategies for beginning and recreational players -- state-of-the-art "advantage" systems for advanced play in blackjack, craps, and roulette -- cautions and controversies on Internet gambling -- avoiding common mistakes and misconceptions and much more

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.