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Howard Schwartz Gaming Guru - Page 12 You want gambling-related short stuff for 'vacation reading'?17 January 2008
While most of us might find it hard to believe, we know there are people who visit Las Vegas and other gambling destinations who play very little; but, they enjoy reading about the exploits -- let's say, the adventures -- of others who have hit it big or could be labeled as the "characters." Simply, ... (read more)
New body language book might help in business, social decisions10 January 2008
For poker, Mike Caro started it all with his studies of the body language of poker. Years later, Joe Navarro and Phil Hellmuth dug into the subject deeper. Gamblers, businessmen, police interrogators, job interviewers, lawyers and military intelligence have applied many of the same principles for years. ... (read more)
Pot-Limit Omaha; Collecting playing Cards new and cool3 January 2008
Those who have a need for a good book on pot-limit Omaha poker will be finding gold in Jeff Hwang's fresh work, Pot-Limit Omaha: The Big Play (332 pages, paperbound $14.95). Meanwhile those who wonder what that old deck of playing cards found in the attic or in an old cigar box is worth should enjoy Mark ... (read more)
Caro, Schoonmaker poker books packed with new ideas27 December 2007
Mike Caro (author of more than a dozen poker strategy books) and Alan Schoonmaker (who emphasizes how important the proper mental-psychological approach is to playing the game) each has something new to say for players seeking to improve at the tables. Caro's Most Profitable Hold'em Advice -- The ... (read more)
Two new titles offer mob, mafia buffs super references20 December 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. Well, two unique titles have hit the shelves of the Gambler's Book Shop that should appeal to all mob-book lovers. ... (read more)
Gambling books make a nice gift13 December 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. Plus, everyone wants to be a "maven" or an expert, at least just for that party, reunion or at the local pub. That can happen when they receive a good book. ... (read more)
Stat, Log Book; Casino Guide Fresh, valuable resources6 December 2007
Marc Lawrence's Playbook Stat & Log Workbook (320 pages, 8x11 plastic spiralbound) and Steve Bourie's 2008 American Casino Guide (496 pages, 5x8 paperbound, $16.95) are two highly-sought after resources because one helps coordinate betting on hoops, the other saves you money with valuable coupons, ... (read more)
Poker Cheating; Weird Las Vegas two intriguing reads, gifts29 November 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) by George Joseph (317 pages, paperbound, $24.95) and Weird Las Vegas and Nevada by Joe Oesterle ... (read more)
College hoops workbook has trends; Without a Tour unique22 November 2007
Just in time for college basketball's upcoming season we see the publication and arrival of RME's 2007 NCAA Basketball Workbook (241 pages, 8x11 plastic spiralbound, $26), and for the handicapper who enjoys tinkering in the baseball off-season we have a nice work titled Without a Tour (How to Pick a ... (read more)
New 'Kill' Book; Tannenbaum strategy excellent tutorials15 November 2007
One of the surprise poker books of past years was one with an unusual title: Kill Phil, co-authored by Blair Rodman and Lee Nelson. Now comes the follow-up to the original 2005 work, Kill Everyone (Advanced Strategies for No-Limit Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments and Sit-n-Go's) by Lee Nelson, Tysen Streib and Kim Lee (348 pages, paperbound, $29.95). ... (read more)
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