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Bringing Down the House
by Ben Mezrich
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May be the most fascinating book written on blackjack counting teams since the days of Ken Uston (who died in 1987). Written by Ben Mezrich, who gained the trust of a half-dozen MIT students (occupation: blackjack counters), this work covers a four-year period when the 'team' was in its heyday (1994 to 1998), winning big and escaping the clutches of casino management with minimum damage to self and bankrolls. Mezrich must have truly blended in with this group of near-geniuses and sharpies who often communicated in code right at the tables, signaling verbally and non-verbally. But the strength of the book is in his astute observations of how Las Vegas compares to Atlantic City; what the casino mentality is with regard to attracting players and high rollers, including the all-powerful 'whales' (the highest of high rollers), in how surveillance systems are designed to operate, how counters can be threatened, roughed up and warned never to return again.
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Dirty Poker
by Richard Marcus
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One of the most hotly anticipated books in recent memory, Dirty Poker reveals the dark side of poker -- what the author describes as a rampant cheating scene. Marcus is a renowned casino cheat who's not afraid to tell it like it is, describing methods of player collusion, marking cards, chip dumping, and sophisticated forms of online cheating in both cash games and tournament play.
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Gambling Book Reviews

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The Lives of Gamblers and Con Men
Monday, September 22, 2008
For those who just want to read about the survivors, the characters, the con men, here's a recommended list of outstanding gambling biographies with a thumbnail description of each.
Three New and Compelling Poker Books
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Looking for variety in poker books? Here are three different, yet each in its own way, fascinating books on the game for players who just can’t get enough as they learn or improve on their game. They cover three totally different aspects of the game yet provide plenty of information of value.
Snyder's Poker Books Focus on Winning Tournaments
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Arnold Snyder, more famous for his Blackbelt in Blackjack and other books on that game, has switched gears in recent years and now approaches poker—tournaments in particular--as a beatable, profit-making game.
Practical Poker Math is a Beauty of a Book
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Pat Dittmar, who understands the need for players to understand their chances at winning based on what's left in the deck, has a beauty titled Practical Poker Math -- Basic Odds & Probabilities for Hold 'Em & Omaha
Three New Poker Titles by Kim Greenblatt
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Greenblatt releases three new books on poker and offers an honest combination of self-taught information and knowledge both read and gained from experience.
'Kill Everyone' Doesn't Match 'Kill Phil' But Comes Close
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Kill Everyone is not quite a sequel to the remarkable Kill Phil, but Nick still recommends reading them in chronological order. Kill Everyone is aimed at players with some no-limit hold'em tournament experience. The information in Part 2 is exceptional and well worth the price of the whole book.
Diverse Gambling Books Hit Bookshelves This Week
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Two books, 'Black Gangsters of Chicago' and 'The Card (Collectors, Con Men, and the True Story of History's Most Desired Baseball Card)', are as diverse as you might expect and have hit the bookshelves this week.
Shady Side of Vegas Explored in book on Cullotta
Saturday, April 05, 2008
There's more than gambling to Las Vegas as a new book about the Mob in Sin City makes clear.
Limit Hold'em: Winning Short-Handed Strategies Reviewed
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Despite the popularity of short-handed poker games, few books have been devoted to examining its special circumstances. One of the few to do so is Limit Hold'em: Winning Short-Handed Strategies by Terry Boyer and Lawrence Mak.
Harrington on Cash Games: Volumes 1 and 2 Reviewed
Friday, March 21, 2008
In the past two years, requests for books on cash games have been the strongest ever. Now Dan Harrington’s double package of ammunition for serious players has arrived in on the shelves of Gambler's Book Shop.
Winning Strategies for No-Limit Hold'em Digs Deep
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Russell Fox - has now teamed with Nick Christenson for Winning Strategies for No-Limit Hold'em, focusing on some advanced concepts few books have yet covered in depth.
'Las Vegas Memories' Delivers History and Photographs
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Former Wisconsin resident Jerry Fink fell in love with Las Vegas and its colorful history years ago. He began searching archives, the Internet and any other sources, for photos, dates, names and places. Then he broke all this information into four different 8x11 volumes of printed work to share with people who had like interests, understanding that some might want to know more about Downtown's history than the Strip.
Beyond Coincidence, The Counting Game, and Inside the Ropes
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Every once in a while a book reviewer finds a selection of books related, yet unrelated. The question: how to present them to an audience of people interested in how to make money, save money or just 'follow the money' (as they say in politics). Here are three books related to winning, betting and luck in their own way—you'll understand the connection quickly.
Caro, Schoonmaker Poker Books Packed With New Ideas
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Getting yourself ready to play serious poker is more than accumulating a bankroll and finding a game—it's learning how to monitor yourself, being able to assess your opponents and going in clear-headed.
More Mob Books Reviewed
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Yes, there are people out there who just love books about the mob -- and for a variety of reasons. Perhaps a close or distant relative was 'connected' sometime back or a neighbor had a friend who knew someone, or somebody is just a collector of names, facts, places and events.
Great Gambling Book Gift Ideas
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Gamblers, whether recreational players or seasoned pros, appreciate a good book that'll save them money, make them money or help them become more knowledgeable.
Weird Las Vegas and Poker Cheating Worth Reading
Saturday, November 10, 2007
A combination of new Las Vegas residents and new poker players creates a need for books that both inform and entertain. Filling those needs are two new titles, Poker Cheating (The 101 Most Asked Questions) and Weird Las Vegas and Nevada.
'Poker Face 2' Destined to be Part of Poker History
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
If you are looking for a gift for that friend or spouse who sometimes seems consumed with the game, don't pass up Poker Face 2—25th Anniversary Edition.
'Beyond Tells' Author Release 'Beyond Traps'
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
If you enjoyed James McKenna's Beyond Tells you'll appreciate his focus in 'Beyond Traps -- The Anatomy of Poker Success.' Hollywood Dave Stann's 'Hollywood Blackjack' makes for some fast-paced, colorful reading.
Killer Poker by the Numbers Reviewed
Monday, August 20, 2007
It's very rare these days that Nick Christenson is surprised by a poker book's contents, but Killer Poker by the Numbers is one such book. From the title, he expected it to be about poker math, but the approach the author takes is remarkably different.
Yao's 'Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting' Timely and Illuminating
Friday, August 10, 2007
With football beginning in less than a month, 'Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting' by King Yao is extremely timely, as it discusses some of the most vital areas old pros ponder and beginners often misunderstand: why lines move; scalping and middling; hedging and hedge mistakes; parlay cards; first half betting; and the ever popular Super Bowl props.
New Mob Books Explore Las Vegas and Gulf Coast Mafia History
Sunday, July 01, 2007
This is the 60th anniversary of Bugsy Siegel's demise in Beverly Hills. What better time to review two new books that cover the topic of the Mob's influence in Las Vegas and the Gulf Coast.
Craig’s Full Tilt Poker Book Perfect Tournament Tutor
Thursday, June 14, 2007
According to Howard, Michael Craig has hit a home run with the perfectly-timed The Full Tilt Poker Strategy Guide (Tournament Edition).
King Yao's Definitive Book on Sports Betting
Sunday, June 10, 2007
King Yao has written one of the finest books on sports betting that I have seen. Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting provides valuable insight into the methodologies and techniques used by a winning sports bettor at a variety of games. I can't imagine any serious sports bettor would not want to know what King Yao has to say on the topic. I strongly recommend this book to those with an interest in betting sports.
Poker Books with Some Humor Mixed with Advice Have Value
Sunday, June 03, 2007
A new crop of poker books mix humor with advice and make for a less-pressured approach to winning and enjoying the game.
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