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Howard Schwartz Gaming Guru - Page 10 Negreanu poker book hot; racing manual super resource5 June 2008
Daniel Negreanu's Power Hold 'Em Strategy (511 pages, paperbound, $34.95) rocketed to the head of the class among poker books (although Dan Harrington's two cash games books remain sizzling "must-have" titles as well). Meanwhile, horse players who enjoy having a true encyclopedia of thoroughbred racing will certainly love the chunky American Racing Manual (2008) (2,l00 pages, hardbound, $40). ... (read more)
If Dad plays and reads -- a book can help his game29 May 2008
If you know your father plays a little poker or likes to bet on a game or just enjoys reading about various games, it's a good bet that a thoughtful gift would be a book on the subject. With Father's Day approaching, here are a few suggestions and some rationale why certain titles might be right on target: Getting Started in Hold'em by Ed Miller (206 pages, paperbound, $17.95). ... (read more)
Studies show factors which cause teams to cover spread22 May 2008
For more than two decades, Andy Iskoe of Las Vegas has been studying pro and college football teams -- performance and results -- to find factors that reflect why teams cover the spread. For the pros, Iskoe has looked at more than 5,000 games. In his college study, he used 12,000-game data. When he finishes ... (read more)
Gus, ghosts, poker math -- three super arrivals for players15 May 2008
For years, poker observers and opponents have been fascinated with world class player Gus Hansen's style of play. His play has stymied even the most astute opponents. For the past year or so, there were rumors of a tell-all Hansen instructional book. Gus Hansen -- Every Hand Revealed (370 pages, paper bound, $15.95) is a reality and very much worth a read. ... (read more)
Video Keno, Spanish 21, women's pro hoops books new arrivals8 May 2008
There's a "secret army" out there. They are playing and betting on games others know little about. The games aren't a secret but the way to take advantage may be—until now. In honor of these players, to boost skills and offer new ideas, three new titles have arrived at Gambler's Book Shop. They are Cluster Keno II by L.J. ... (read more)
Three new Greenblatt poker books hit the GBC shelves1 May 2008
It's extremely rare for one author to write and publish and release three books within the space of one year, but Kim Isaac Greenblatt has done just that, presenting material for two versions of hold'em and one for pineapple. The three new titles are "$40 No-Limit Texas Hold'em: Ring and Tournament ... (read more)
New razz poker book; '08; 'Sire Ratings' guide fresh up24 April 2008
Mitchell Cogert believes the game of razz to be "the easiest way to win consistently at poker" because "it is the one remaining game where the knowledge base remains small" and most players focus on hold'em. His new book, titled "Play Razz Poker to Win" (130 pages, paper bound, $19.95) has arrived at ... (read more)
Horseplayer's resource -- Handicapping in Cyberspace17 April 2008
George Kaywood of Kansas, one of the most respected names in the thoroughbred information business, has produced a super update in his Handicapping in Cyberspace: The Horseplayer's Complete Guide to the Internet (114 pages, 8x11 plastic spiralbound, $21.95, including CD ROM, which requires a PDF ... (read more)
Black mob, Honus Wagner baseball card two intersting titles10 April 2008
Two books, as diverse as you might expect have hit the bookshelves at Gambler's Book Shop this week. The two, Black Gangsters of Chicago by Ron Chepesiuk (334 pages, hardbound, $22) and The Card (Collectors, Con Men, and the True Story of History's Most Desired Baseball Card) by Michael O'Keeffe and Teri ... (read more)
Betting longshots, Kentucky Derby focus of two new books3 April 2008
Advice often heard about Kentucky Derby time in May is "Never bet the favorite." Over the years, that advice has held true. The average horseplayer would love to connect on a longshot once a day; likewise, the same player enjoys advice on how to find that overlooked beauty to get him even or ahead for the ... (read more)
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