Gambling Scams: How They Work, How to Detect Them, How to Protect Yourself

by Darwin Ortiz, Darwin Oritz

Explains how to watch for the techniques used to cheat at forms of gambling such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and backgammon

Genres: Magic, Nonfiction, Games

262 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1984

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book on the culture and mindset of the professional cheat but you will have to look elsewhere for specifics on the mechanics of the various sleights. I got this book 15 years ago and devoured it on my lunch break at the fast food joint I was working at. I venture forth trying desperately to discover the methods described within... These days you can find entire DVDs by Mr Ortiz showing these very moves in detail. Its a great time to be interested in gambling artifice.

Remember this is for entertainment only - do NOT try and defraud your friends. Keep that for the strangers.