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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Casino Gambling Basics: Everything You Need to Know to Start 7
Chapter 1: Casino Gambling 101: The Inside Scoop 9
Chapter 2: Taking a Quick Stroll Through the Casino 27
Chapter 3: Probability, Odds, and a Bit of Luck: What You Need to Succeed 41D
Chapter 4: Managing Your Money in a Casino 53
Part 2: Conquering the Table Games 71
Chapter 5: Minding Your Gambling Manners 73
Chapter 6: Will Bluff for Food: Poker 95
Chapter 7: The Easiest Game to Beat: Blackjack 121
Chapter 8: Rolling the Dice: Craps 143
Chapter 9: Spinning Wheel Goes Round n’ Round: Roulette 169
Chapter 10: Baccarat: Not Just For High-Rollers 189
Part 3: Beyond the Tables: Slots, Video Poker, Sports Betting, and More 205
Chapter 11: Tackling the “Riskier” Table Games 207
Chapter 12: Mastering the Slots 223
Chapter 13: Scoring Big in Video Poker 243
Chapter 14: Striking the Mother Lode: Keno and Bingo 261
Chapter 15: From the Cubs to the Bears: Sports Betting 279
Part 4: Taking Casino Gambling to a Different Level 307
Chapter 16: More than Just the Derby: Betting on Horse Racing 309
Chapter 17: Gambling Online and in the Comfort of Home 327
Chapter 18: The Wild World of Tournaments 339
Part 5: The Part of Tens 357
Chapter 19: Ten Cool Places to Gamble 359
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Score Comps 367
Appendix A: Important Resources 373
Index 379
