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Howard Schwartz Gaming Guru - Page 27 Chan's Poker Book Colorful, Instructional; Gullo's Hold 'Em Guide Perfect for Beginners20 January 2005
Johnny Chan is considered to be one of the all-time great poker players. (He won the World Series of Poker No-Limit Hold em title in 1987 and 1988.) He has now satisfied his fans by joining the ranks of high-profile players with a book geared to beginners and experienced players who might one day challenge him. ... (read more)
Never bet baseball? Get ready for 2005 with these excellent studies20 January 2005
Now that football is finally down to the Super Bowl contenders and basketball has moved into conference play at the season mid-point, there's time to catch your breath and decide if you plan to bet baseball in 2005.
Here we're dealing with money lines and totals, not pointspreads so it's a whole different game. ... (read more)
Fascinated With Rothstein? New Book Offers Look at His Hustles, Fixes, Death6 January 2005
David Pietrusza's Rothstein (The Life, Times and Murder of the Criminal Genius Who Fixed The 1919 World Series) (484 pages, paperbound, $16), may well be the best book on the man since LeoKatcher's The Big Bankroll (published in 1958). The author, former president of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is a historian and expert on the 1920s. ... (read more)
Gaming Law Cases and Materials Great Source For Lawyers, Players29 December 2004
What's legal and what's not legal when it comes to all forms of gambling? Who's
likely to be accused, charged, convicted and sentenced when it comes to betting,
making illegal wagers and cheating? What laws govern compacts, maritime law, Indian
gaming, lottery controversies, constitutional barriers, ... (read more)
Con Men--Understanding How They Operate Can Save You Big Money23 December 2004
Every year, slick thieves using the phone, Internet, mail and face to face situations
steal billions of dollars from people by "conning" them out of their
money. It's extremely important to understand how these thieves operate in order
to protect yourself. You have to know the type of "pitches" or ... (read more)
Last-Minute Gift Ideas--A Book For Gamblers18 December 2004
Sometimes a simple item geared to a person with specific interests or needs
can be the perfect gift during the holidays or as a birthday gift. When it comes
to the last-minute shopper, the perfect solution to the lack of time and the
need to find that special gift, here are some suggestions that ... (read more)
Harrington on Hold 'Em -- Must Reading for No-Limit Tourney Play10 December 2004
In the past few years, several dozen new-generation poker players have made a name for themselves via books, articles, tournament play and interviews. But one name has stood the test of time for true consistency and peer-group respect. That name is Dan Harrington, the man who in 1995 won the most prestigious tournament of all, Binion's World Series of Poker. ... (read more)
Casino Guides Simplify Finding Locations, Addresses, Bargains2 December 2004
Three new casino guides, each geared for a different type of vacationer, are available for the traveler who enjoys playing, just visiting or looking for bargains. The three are the 2005 American Casino Guide, edited by Steve Bourie ($16.95, paperbound, 496 pages); The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas (2005 ... (read more)
Betting Basketball? These Books Will Help Find the Edge29 November 2004
As the 2004-05 basketball season begins to kick into high gear it's important
to know which books will help you be a sharper, more disciplined player. Thee
colleges finish up in March, but the pros will go until June with playoffs. This
mini-roundup of vital resources you may or may not know about -- ... (read more)
Pedigree Handicapping By Stich Solid Research For Serious Bettors19 November 2004
Millions of horseplayers key much of their handicapping time to bloodline research.
Many credit their success at picking winners to the understanding of what is
called "pedigree handicapping."
Lauren Stich, now a Las Vegas resident, is one of the most respected names
among handicappers in this country--for that matter, internationally. ... (read more)
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