Casino Gambling For Dummies - Kevin Blackwood torrent

Category: Self-help
Language: EnglishKeywords: 2nd Ed For Dummies
Written by Kevin Blackwood
Format: MP3
The ancient Chinese and Egyptians gambled. Greeks and Romans loved
games of chance. Julius Caesar sealed the deal for the biggest risk of his
life when he crossed the Rubicon and pronounced, “The die is cast.” Even on
this side of the pond, gambling has a long history. Native Americans have
passed down tribal traditions that sanction betting, and forefathers of the
United States funded the nation’s birth with lotteries. In fact, Thomas Jefferson
allegedly harbored a passion for betting that bordered on the compulsive.
Today’s culture accepts gambling, too. Whether in casino resort areas,
through state-sponsored lotteries, or in church bingo games, gambling has
become a legitimate form of entertainment. But, as popular as it is, gambling
has risks, particularly in casinos.
Here’s why: The folks who run the casinos are professionals who are astute
business people with a successful formula for profit. They have the technology
and resources to conduct research and development, to fine-tune their
operational strategy, and to grow their business.
The average casino patron, however, isn’t a professional. He’s the one who
thinks he can win his retirement in Atlantic City just because he takes his
brother-in-law for a few bucks on card night. Or she’s the one on the
Caribbean cruise who relies on intuition to pick the lucky slots. And that
couple who went to Vegas just for the entertainment? They’re suddenly
seduced by the roulette wheel before they make it to the next show.
A poorly prepared player — someone who doesn’t understand the games or
the odds behind them — has virtually no chance to beat the house at its own
game. Remember this fact: The Las Vegas Strip is an impressive stretch of
elaborate resorts built one brick at a time from the losses of clueless sheep.
The same story holds true for the casinos in Atlantic City, Tahoe, and Reno,
cruise ships, Indian reservations, and riverboats. Inexperience, intuition, and
lucky guesses are poor guides in casino gambling.
But you don’t have to follow the flock to slaughter. This book arms you with the
knowledge to turn casino odds in your favor. I’ve won more than $1 million in
casinos worldwide, so I know it can be done. Follow my advice, educate yourself,
and get ready for a positive — even profitable — gambling experience.


The ancient Chinese and Egyptians gambled. Greeks and Romans loved
games of chance. Julius Caesar sealed the deal for the biggest risk of his
life when he crossed the Rubicon and pronounced, “The die is cast.” Even on
this side of the pond, gambling has a long history. Native Americans have
passed down tribal traditions that sanction betting, and forefathers of the
United States funded the nation’s birth with lotteries. In fact, Thomas Jefferson
allegedly harbored a passion for betting that bordered on the compulsive.
Today’s culture accepts gambling, too. Whether in casino resort areas,
through state-sponsored lotteries, or in church bingo games, gambling has
become a legitimate form of entertainment. But, as popular as it is, gambling
has risks, particularly in casinos.
Here’s why: The folks who run the casinos are professionals who are astute
business people with a successful formula for profit. They have the technology
and resources to conduct research and development, to fine-tune their
operational strategy, and to grow their business.
The average casino patron, however, isn’t a professional. He’s the one who
thinks he can win his retirement in Atlantic City just because he takes his
brother-in-law for a few bucks on card night. Or she’s the one on the
Caribbean cruise who relies on intuition to pick the lucky slots. And that
couple who went to Vegas just for the entertainment? They’re suddenly
seduced by the roulette wheel before they make it to the next show.
A poorly prepared player — someone who doesn’t understand the games or
the odds behind them — has virtually no chance to beat the house at its own
game. Remember this fact: The Las Vegas Strip is an impressive stretch of
elaborate resorts built one brick at a time from the losses of clueless sheep.
The same story holds true for the casinos in Atlantic City, Tahoe, and Reno,
cruise ships, Indian reservations, and riverboats. Inexperience, intuition, and
lucky guesses are poor guides in casino gambling.
But you don’t have to follow the flock to slaughter. This book arms you with the
knowledge to turn casino odds in your favor. I’ve won more than $1 million in
casinos worldwide, so I know it can be done. Follow my advice, educate yourself,
and get ready for a positive — even profitable — gambling experience.