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Philip Reed is coasting toward retirement, looking for one last adventure, when he meets Bill Palis, a professional blackjack player and former member of the legendary MIT team that took the casinos for millions.
At a blackjack table in a strip casino, Phil sees Bill win $1,600 in 20 minutes of play—and he's intrigued. Initially, he plans to write the book as a spectator, but Bill encourages him to overcome his fears, learn to count cards,...
At a blackjack table in a strip casino, Phil sees Bill win $1,600 in 20 minutes of play—and he's intrigued. Initially, he plans to write the book as a spectator, but Bill encourages him to overcome his fears, learn to count cards,...
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Beat the casinos at their own game! Casino gambling expert Bill Burton will teach you: The truth about the most popular casino bets. How to find the best slot machines to play. What games you should avoid at all costs. The ten smartest bets in the casino. The ten worst bets in the casino. How to get the most bang for your buck--in the pit and all over the casino. The basics of card counting, dice setting and other tricks of the trade. How to make...
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The result of thirty years experience playing and winning, Jay Moore’s new book Blackjack Secrets offers rules that are of deciding importance in everyday play. Even if you don’t know anything else about blackjack, if you follow these tips, your game will improve and you are more likely to win. Know when to stand, when to hit, when to double, and when to split. Casino blackjack is a huge amount of fun—even more so when you have the confidence...
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"No, it's not a coded message. It's the language of mah jongg, the fascinating game of tiles, luck, and skill! Why do so many people love mah jongg? Above all, it's fun. It's competitive; it's sociable; it requires strategy. It's relaxing ... and it's thrilling: there's nothing more exciting than the moment when you can finally call "Mah Jongg!" One of the few books based on the official American rules of play, this is the essential guide for first-time...
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Bad Beats and Lucky Draws is your down-and-dirty guide to the world of high-stakes professional poker. Phil Hellmuth, nine-time World Series of Poker Champion and author of Play Poker Like the Pros, presents a blow-by-blow account of many of poker's "clash of the titans" hands from the World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour, and the European Tour. Phil provides insights into what the players were thinking and includes his own take on what they...
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Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide. Said to have originated in the court of the Emperor of Wu, for centuries Mahjong remained a diversion exclusively for the royal class of China. Mahjong has been called "the game of a hundred intelligences." When played by experts it can be fast and subtle even difficult to follow. Author Amy Lo, with the help and consultation of many master Mahjong players of different forms of...
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Make your own luck with proven poker strategies to up your game
Looking for ways to consistently improve your poker prowess? The Poker Mind is your go-to guide for gaining a deeper understanding of the complex world of poker through mindful insights and simple techniques.
Begin your journey toward harnessing your psychological poker powers by developing your fundamentals and thought process. Figure out how to put that process to use, and learn...
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Everyone who has ever gambled knows how even small bets can make the heart race. Gayle Mitchell understands because that's how she felt when she first walked into a Las Vegas casino nearly twenty years ago. Because her first experience was such a pulsating one, she committed herself to learn every game in the casino so that she could return the next time a better-educated gambler. Today, she is considered one of North America's leading experts on...
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Mah Jong, Anyone? unlocks the mysteries of Mah Jong for Westerners. Mah Jong, the ancient game of China, is enjoying another burst of popularity in America, as well as in Asia. Often seen as a mystery to Westerners, Chinese Mah Jong includes the combination of skill, chance and social interaction of Western games like dominoes, bridge and dice. Authors Strauser and Evans unlock this mystery with an easy-to-follow instructional guidebook which outlines...
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Master the game of Mahjong with this must-have game strategy guide for Mahjong beginners and enthusiasts. A Mah Jong Handbook is the all-comprehensive Mahjong guide, offering a clear and concise introduction to the classic Chinese, Western, and Japanese rules of the game and outlining its many variants. A great way to learn Mahjong-it presents the complex rules in a clear format, introducing those unfamiliar with the game to its rules and techniques....
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Who were the Ship It Holla Ballas?
Arguably, the most successful poker crew of all time, they took advantage of the online poker boom to win tens of millions of dollars before most of them were old enough to set foot inside a casino. Then they did what any red-blooded teenagers with mountains of cash and no responsibilities would do: They partied like rock stars, transforming themselves from Internet nerds with zero life skills into legends, at least...
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Master the fascinating and rewarding game of American Mah Jongg with this guide for beginners. "Strategies, strategies, strategies! If I only knew more strategies I could win more games!" is the frequent lament of beginning Mah Jongg players. Following up on the success of her acclaimed book, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg, bestselling author Elaine Sandberg's new book offers novice players the advice they need to excel at the game of Mah...
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One of the primary factors why folks participate in blackjack is that it is exciting. As soon as you understand the blackjack methods, you will definitely gain cash as compared to losing it. Discovering exactly how to participate in blackjack can easily help you place those added funds in your wallet! Included in this text is a history of blackjack, tips, strategies, and terminology to help you be successful at the game.
15) Everything Casino Poker: Get the Edge at Video Poker, Texas Holdem, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Pai Gow Poker!
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Aiding the average poker player to obtain above average results at the casino, this guide to some of the hottest games in poker goes beyond teaching the game itself for intelligent and direct strategies on how to win. In Everything Casino Poker, acclaimed gambling expert Frank Scoblete looks at popular casino poker gamesincluding video poker, Texas Holdem, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Pai Gowand analyzes ways to gain an edge to beat the house. Thoroughly examining...
16) Winning At Poker
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Winning at Poker is a handbook for all card players, from the budding card shark eager to learn the game from scratch to the practised poker bandit keen to unlock the secrets of poker-playing legends. Written by a bonafide poker champion, this detailed guide provides essential tips and information on: reading your opponent - what you can tell from the way a player handles their cards, what to do and what not - the rules and etiquette of the poker...
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High-leverage casino gambling is more than just playing for big jackpots. It is about knowing which jackpots offer the best risk/reward ratio. It is also about using optimal progressive betting systems to leverage your potential return in even-money games such as blackjack and sports betting. Maximizing your potential returns, while minimizing your potential losses. In this 14-chapter eBook, Drew Kasch will teach you to be a smart casino gambler....
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Whatever your poker level beginning, intermediate, or expert you can always improve! In The Kaizen of Poker, Sheree Bykofsky will help you take your game to the next level and to the level after that. By learning how to identify and focus on the skills and strategies you need to improve most, you will find yourself raking in more pots and leaving the game a winner far more often. Do you play too many hands? Bluff too little or ineffectively? Not...
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High-leverage casino gambling is more than just playing for big jackpots. It is about knowing which jackpots offer the best risk/reward ratio. It is also about using optimal progressive betting systems to leverage your potential return in even-money games such as blackjack and sports betting. Maximizing your potential returns, while minimizing your potential losses.
In this 14-chapter eBook, Drew Kasch will teach you to be a smart casino gambler....
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Master the game of Mahjong while learning about its legends and history with this entertaining and useful guide. An excellent way to learn Mahjong or "Mah Jongg"-The Great Mahjong Book is the perfect resource for beginner or experienced mahjong players. Richly illustrated and easy to follow with detailed instructions and clear examples, it can help both beginners and experienced players improve their game. Mahjong beginners get a solid introduction...
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