Casino Gambling For Dummies

Casino Gambling For Dummies Description From the Back Cover Earn comps and avoid big losses Bet wisely, beat the house, and bring home the bucks! Crazy about casinos, but worried about losing your shirt? Relax! This hands-on guide is filled with insider secrets and tips for maximizing winnings and minimizing losses in the most popular casino games —blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, slots, and more. You get the scoop on everything from game rules and jargon to making the best bets (and knowing when to quit). Discover how to Understand the odds Develop winning strategies Avoid gimmicks and bad bets Manage your money effectively Gamble on the Internet Deal with the IRS Read more About the Author Growing up in a conservative small town along the Maine coast, Kevin Blackwood never anticipated visiting Sin City. With aspirations of becoming a college professor, he traveled the usual roads of academia, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in religious education and Biblical history. His journey took a sudden detour in 1984. While working on his doctorate at the University of Oregon, he learned how to count cards and started playing blackjack on weekends. His studies began to pale in comparison to the exciting world of gambling. And one day, after a futile effort to find a parking spot on the crowded campus, he bagged his plans to teach church history, quit school — and headed to Las Vegas. Since then, Blackwood has lived what many would consider the American dream, earning big bucks while working only part-time, winning consistently at blackjack tables all over the world. More recently, he has jumped on the Texas Hold’em bandwagon, with several poker tournament wins under his belt. His unusual life experiences inspired Blackwood to write a novel, The Counter (Wooden Pagoda Press). In addition, he is the author of Play Blackjack Like the Pros (HarperCollins), the most comprehensive guide to becoming a winning blackjack player. He has also written for magazines, including Casino Player, Midwest Gaming and Travel, Blackjack Insider, and Gambling.com. His TV appearances include the World Series of Blackjack (semifinalist 2005) and the Ultimate Blackjack Tour (finalist 2006). Read more Features: Product Details: Paperback: 384 pagesPublisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (July 31, 2006)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 8ISBN-13: 68Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.9 x 9.2 inchesShipping Weight: 1.2 pounds Payment We accept Paypal payments only. Sales tax may be applied to your purchase as we possess sales tax certificates for all states we collect sales tax in. If your state is one that we charge sales tax in, you will see the sales tax charge at time of checkout before you submit payment. Delivery Expedited shipping is free. Handling time on our orders is normally between 1-2 business days. Your order should reach you within 1-3 business days. We do not ship to AK, HI, PO boxes, or APO addresses. We're not responsible for any incorrect or undeliverable addresses. We only ship to the confirmed Paypal address. We don't accept requests to change shipping addresses post purchase. We do not ship to AK, HI, PO boxes, or APO addresses. We are not responsible for any incorrect or undeliverable addresses. We only ship to the confirmed Paypal address. Please note that manufactures update their packaging from time to time and that the packaging images shown in our product may vary from what you ultimately receive however be assured you are receiving the identical contents you ordered. Return Policy You may return new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a refund, and a restocking fee may apply. Return shipping fees are not refundable. Message us for return instructions if you have questions. Support & Feedback We take our reputation seriously, we buy and sell online, so we understand the value of trust. If you are unsatisfied with your order, please contact us and we will work with you to resolve it to your satisfaction. Contact us via eCRATER messaging and we will respond within 1 business day. Our office hours are 8AM-4PM PST Monday-Friday. We thank you for your business!