The Complete Idiot's Guide To Gambling Like a Pro by Susan Spector

by Stanford Wong

There are no misleading win big promises here, just the sensible attitude that gambling is entertainment and will probably cost you money. But since you have a chance to make a profit, and even hit the jackpot, the authors show you how to maximize that chance, reduce losses, and even get advantageous information from casino employees. You won't find easier reading descriptions of such basics as probability and game mechanics. And the nuggets on gambling trivia, lingo and history are terrific. Read this book before your casino vacation. Then, pack it along.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

John Ferguson, known by his pen name, Stanford Wong, is a gambling author best known for his book Professional Blackjack, first published in 1975. Wong's computer program "Blackjack Analyzer", initially created for personal use, was one of the first pieces of commercially available blackjack odds analyzing software. Wong has appeared on TV multiple times as a blackjack tournament contestant or as a gambling expert. He owns a publishing house, Pi Yee Press, which has published books by other gambling authors including King Yao.

Reviews

[Jay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book from my father in-law before my honeymoon to Las Vegas. It's either this book or getting up early in the morning to sit through lessons with the older gamblers wearing sweat suits in Vegas.

[Patrick Mahoney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cmon dice, daddy needs a new pair of shoes...

[William · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book covers the rules of the various games adequately but does not include any useful playing strategies.