Gambling Essentials: The Knowledge You Need to Play Popular Casino Games

by Edward Scimia

If you've never been to a casino or have only played a slot machine or two for fun, you might find many casino games intimidating. The truth is that most games in the casino are both easy and fun to play, and are certainly accessible to any casual gambler who wants to try their luck. In Gambling Essentials, Edward Scimia (author of the best selling Kindle poker book "Catching Fish") guides the reader through ten different casino games, explaining both the basic rules and any strategy you might need to know in order to play the game. Rather than bog readers down with math and minor details, Gambling Essentials sticks to the big picture, delivering readers only the information they need to know in order to play these games with confidence. Games covered in Gambling Essentials Blackjack- Slots- Roulette- Craps- Baccarat- Three Card Poker- Caribbean Stud- Pai Gow Poker- Video Poker- Texas Hold'emIf you've been looking for a guide to casino gaming that's both thorough and easy to understand, Gambling Essentials is the book you've been waiting for.

60 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 13, 2013

About the author

Edward Scimia is a freelance writer based in Bethel, Connecticut. Having graduated from Syracuse University in 2003 with degrees in magazine journalism and political science, he presently writes online content for a variety of clients and also serves as the Chess Guide for About.com. He is the author of the Real Mysteries series of books and multiple books on poker strategy, including Catching Fish. His hobbies include playing chess, spending quality time with his cat, Zoey, and, in the winter, curling.