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Howard Schwartz Gaming Guru - Page 32 Binion Biography; Pitching Aces Timely New Arrivals13 February 2004
With the closing of Binion's Horseshoe Club (hopefully it will re-open for the World Series of Poker under the new ownership of Harrah's) and the anticipated, full-of-new-faces opening of the 2004 baseball season, what could be finer than to have two new books arrive at Gamblers Book Shop for two distinct, ... (read more)
If Poker Tournaments Are Your Game, Here Are Some Books You Should Read Now13 February 2004
The new All-American game when it comes to gambling is poker -- no doubt about it. If the hype is correct, millions of beginners and old pros have taken to the tournament campaign trail. They're playing satellite tournaments that allow the winner entry into a big-time tourney like the World Series of Poker ... (read more)
Pete Rose Book—Confessions Of A Former Star In Turmoil21 January 2004
I met Pete Rose once in the 1990s. We were both
at Bally's in Las Vegas for a night of tribute to the great Willie Mays. Johnny
Bench, Duke Snider, Reggie Jackson and Frank Robinson were there as well. Each
of them graciously signed balls, bats, and memorabilia connected with baseball. ... (read more)
Five Books on Betting Bases, Fixes Including the 1919 World Series14 January 2004
The greatest fear in the minds of those who operate (owners) and promote (television) baseball is a repeat of the infamous Black Sox Scandal (1919 World Series between Cincinnati and Chicago). Pete Rose's recent confession that he had indeed bet on baseball (after denying it for 14 years) brings the spotlight back to a dark controversy only months before the 2004 season begins. ... (read more)
Learn to Play Hold 'Em with a Good Book or Two -- It's Easy7 January 2004
Learning to play hold'em poker can be done by reading a good book or two, watching the game being played in person or watching a videotape or the World Poker Tour on television. Getting the right cards and knowing the importance of position, understanding "the flop" and knowing when to bet are another matter. ... (read more)
College Hoops Betting Angles Aplenty in Davler Guide; Love Poker? Try Stravinsky31 December 2003
For more than a decade, Trends Made Easy College Basketball (115 pages, paperbound, 5x8 format, $27.95) books have offered bettors a chance to bet on an angle rather than searching for a number, analyzing statistics and examining power ratings. This year's edition has more than 700 plays arranged by either team or by the date games will be played. ... (read more)
Dancer's Double Double Bonus Book, Cappelletti's Omaha Split Fresh Arrivals24 December 2003
Video poker expert Bob Dancer's latest book is now on the shelves of Gambler's Book Shop and selling as well as anything on the market. Another new arrival at the store is Mike Cappelletti's How to Win at Omaha High-Low Poker, geared for those who love the action in one of America's hottest new card ... (read more)
Five Interesting Titles Cover Antique Slots; Lottery; Casino Games17 December 2003
As the popularity of gambling grows, publishers everywhere are churning out a
variety of books designed to appeal to every segment of society interested in
the subject. Here's a peek at five titles you may have overlooked, but have some
interest in:
LEMONS, CHERRIES AND BELL-FRUIT-GUM (An Illustrated ... (read more)
New Dice Control Book By Scoblete; Omaha Hi-Low Split Work Excellent15 December 2003
Frank Scoblete (who wrote Beat the Craps Out of the Casinos and Forever Craps among other books) has produced another solid work for those who wish to develop or perfect the concept of dice control (author Zeke Feinberg had the concept as Pre-Setting Dice -- also the title of his book).
Scoblete's new work ... (read more)
Heller's Go For The Green (Turf Racing Made Easy) One Of The Best Of '033 December 2003
Bill Heller's Go For The Green (Turf Racing Made Easy) (150 pages, paperbound,
$14.95) is designed for knowledgeable, patient horseplayers who prefer to specialize-in
this case pointing to the obvious, grass races.
Few studies have been conducted on turf racing, while many great books devote
but a chapter or section to the subject. ... (read more)
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