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Howard Schwartz Gaming Guru - Page 8 Blue-ribbon hoops book super resource for serious bettors going fast30 October 2008
The 28th edition of the Blue Ribbon Basketball Yearbook (384 pages, 8x11 paperbound, $22) has arrived at Gambler's Book Shop and the stock is being snapped up like hot bagels on a cold Saturday morning. Edited by Chris Dortch and his dedicated staff around the nation, the book -- often purchased by scouts, ... (read more)
New books focus on lottery, betting on games, Wall Street23 October 2008
Sometimes it's like a feeding frenzy as lottery terminals and computer terminals hum all across the United States. People bet billions of dollars annually on lotteries and on Wall Street. Sometimes it's tough to tell the difference between what your chances are of hitting the big one in either endeavor. ... (read more)
Prepare for hoops betting with proper books, mags9 October 2008
Pro and college basketball get going very soon. Some of the biggest upsets in college hoops occur within the first 10 games of the season, sometimes during obscure tournaments. Which teams are the "sleepers"? Which teams are overrated? It's time to do your research and sharpen your handicapping skills by looking at such things as recruiting, coaching changes and player suspensions. ... (read more)
Heads up, no-limit poker book; con man study; chip guide vivid2 October 2008
Collin Moshman, whose excellent Sit 'n Go Strategy (Expert Advice for Beating One-Table Poker Tournaments) was perfectly timed last year, has produced a super new effort titled Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em (393 pages, paperbound, $29.95). This book, along with Todd Roberts's The Modern Con Man -- How to Get ... (read more)
Two casino supervisory books designed to sharpen skills25 September 2008
Mike Joseph has been in casino management for more than 20 years, as a supervisor, a casino manager and now, as a gaming consultant. The Las Vegas resident (originally from Chicago), has two books which should help anyone new to surveillance or management.
They are Casino Pit Management and Supervisor ... (read more)
Three horse betting books smart players should read18 September 2008
The Breeders' Cup is just over the horizon, and next to the Triple Crown fever which precedes it, it's the biggest weekend for the biggest purses ever. For those horseplayers who are always looking for something new for their information arsenal, here are three titles that might make Breeders' Cup selections easier and are sure to help with day-to-day handicapping. ... (read more)
Like gambling-related biographies? Here's a handful to choose from10 September 2008
Often, people who are attracted to gambling -- the industry, the games and the city of Las Vegas in particular -- find themselves attracted to those people who "stood out" in history with regard to the games, the action, the money. It's a sort of "I'm on the outside looking in, but I wonder… attitude." So ... (read more)
Gaming history, sports betting, hockey mag and craps guide have wide appeal4 September 2008
Have an old collectible chip and wondering about when the place that issued it opened or closed and where it was located -- as far back as the 1930s? Need a craps book to steer you to smarter bets or one that explains the various bets including odds and wrong bets? Have a friend who's got many questions ... (read more)
More Negreanu wisdom, bio of gangster Nitti new reads28 August 2008
Some new poker advice by a respected champion and a revealing biography of one of the most notorious mobsters ever are two new arrivals. The two books, More Hold'em Wisdom for All Players (167 pages, paperbound, $14.95) by Daniel Negreanu, and Frank Nitti (The True Story of Chicago's Notorious Enforcer) by ... (read more)
'Poker Whiz Wheel' helps players' pre-flop strategy21 August 2008
Whether it's single or multi-table tournaments, cash games or even online play, deciding whether to call, raise or fold in hold'em poker takes wisdom, experience and occasionally, an "aid" to your decision-making. Now comes the "Poker Whiz Wheel" ($19.95) to help speed up your calculations and decision-making. ... (read more)
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