Description
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.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Casino Gambling Basics: Everything You Need to Know to Start 7
Chapter 1: Casino Gambling 101: The Inside Scoop 9
Chapter 2: Taking a Quick Stroll Through the Casino 27
Chapter 3: Probability, Odds, and a Bit of Luck: What You Need to Succeed 41D
Chapter 4: Managing Your Money in a Casino 53
Part 2: Conquering the Table Games 71
Chapter 5: Minding Your Gambling Manners 73
Chapter 6: Will Bluff for Food: Poker 95
Chapter 7: The Easiest Game to Beat: Blackjack 121
Chapter 8: Rolling the Dice: Craps 143
Chapter 9: Spinning Wheel Goes Round n’ Round: Roulette 169
Chapter 10: Baccarat: Not Just For High-Rollers 189
Part 3: Beyond the Tables: Slots, Video Poker, Sports Betting, and More 205
Chapter 11: Tackling the “Riskier” Table Games 207
Chapter 12: Mastering the Slots 223
Chapter 13: Scoring Big in Video Poker 243
Chapter 14: Striking the Mother Lode: Keno and Bingo 261
Chapter 15: From the Cubs to the Bears: Sports Betting 279
Part 4: Taking Casino Gambling to a Different Level 307
Chapter 16: More than Just the Derby: Betting on Horse Racing 309
Chapter 17: Gambling Online and in the Comfort of Home 327
Chapter 18: The Wild World of Tournaments 339
Part 5: The Part of Tens 357
Chapter 19: Ten Cool Places to Gamble 359
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Score Comps 367
Appendix A: Important Resources 373
Index 379
