Scarne's New Complete Guide to Gambling

by John Scarne

Book Overview

Provides detailed information on strategy, methods of play, and rules in all games of chance and skill as well as explaining odds and house percentages, swindling methods, and sleight-of-hand tricks. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671217348
• ISBN13: 9780671217341
• Release Date: January 1974
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 871 Pages
• Weight: 2.98 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Gambling Bible

This is the book Casino floor people read. Good information on gaming. Is not a how to beat the casino type book.

The odds are against you!

A marvelous reference guide to anyone who has pulled the handle of a "one-armed bandit" (aptly named, by the way) or turned the cards once or twice. This book covers all of the "games of chance" and some where you don't stand ANY chance at all. I've owned this book for years and it never ceases to entertain and educate. If you enjoy gambling as an entertainment this is a must-read. If you must gamble and cannot stop, this book just may save your life. Please remember, the house ALWAYS has an edge.

The Best In His Field

This book is the best. It is that rare gem, a reference book that can be picked up, opened at random, and read like a novel. Anyone who has bought even a raffle ticket should read this book.I bet you will like this book! (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

Scarne will cure your gambling addiction

Potential readers who want to quit the gambling habit, or just want to know more about the mathematics behind what they are doing, can do no better than to invest in this gem. Scarne will painstakingly show you why you cannot win in the long run, and provide insight into the gambling industry rarely available elsewhere. Helped me sort myself out..