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Beating the Casinos at Their Own Game: A Strategic Approach to Winning at Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, Carribean Stud Poker, (Square One Gaming Guides)
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About Beating The Casinos At Their Own Game: A Strategic
Product Description Whether you’re a novice gambler or a seasoned veteran, this easy-to-follow, fullcolor guide will enable you to walk into any casino and approach the gaming tables and slot machines with confidence. After clearly explaining the rules of each game, gambling expert Peter Svoboda details the “smart” way to play, offering unique tips and strategies that will increase your chances of winning. You’ll learn which games offer the best odds, how to make calculated wagers, and how to avoid “sucker bets.” You’ll even discover how to manage your gambling allowance. With the ever-increasing popularity of casinos, it’s clear that the gambling industry is taking the country by storm. Beating the Casinos at Their Own Game tells you not only how to get in on the action, but also how to walk away a winner. Review "If you're inexperienced at these games, you can take an expert with you...[Beating the Casinos at Their Own Game] has all the basic playing information you need to improve your chances of winning." ( Casino Detroit Magazine) About the Author Peter Svoboda is a professional engineer with degrees in mechanical and civil engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. A veteran gambler with over thirty-five years of experience in casinos all over North America, Peter has studied the odds and probabilities of the various games to determine effective strategies of play. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction Many people have experienced gambling in one form or another. Some have even started at an early age. Have you ever played marbles? What about the card game War? Have you ever said, “I’ll bet you five cents that . . .”? Maybe you have wagered money on the outcome of the Super Bowl or another sporting event. And how many times have you been lured by the multimillion-dollar attraction of winning your state lottery? Those who run businesses take gambles constantly. In an effort to promote their products, some companies risk thousands or even millions of dollars on marketing campaigns. When these selling strategies work, however, they result in big payoffs. Catchy slogans like Coca-Cola’s “The Real Thing,” Nike’s “Just Do It,” Burger King’s “Have It Your Way,” and Apple computer’s “Think Different” are ingrained in the minds of most people. Did these companies take financial gambles on these marketing approaches? You bet they did! But they had done their homework. They studied the markets, measured the odds―and consequently won. Those who operate casinos are also strategic gamblers, and they are very good at it. Experts on human nature, casino owners are keenly aware of people’s strengths and weaknesses. They know what turns people on, and they use every available tool in their arsenal to attract as many “clients” as they can. My inspiration for writing this book came suddenly, like divine intervention, during one of my trips to Las Vegas. While walking through one of the plush and lavish casinos on the Vegas strip, suddenly my senses became keenly aware of the sights and sounds that surrounded me―the brilliant lights and enticing music emanating from the slot machines, the jingling waterfall of coins dropping into the trays of the one-armed bandits, the gentle whizzing of tiny ivory balls spinning along the perimeter of roulette wheels, the rustling of chips being gathered by dealers, and the shuffling of cards sounding like a flock of birds taking off in flight. Along with these mesmerizing sights and sounds, I was also aware of the people, and the common look of disappointment on so many of their faces. They had entered the casinos full of hope but were leaving with the weight of broken dreams and empty pockets. I am well aware that the odds of winning are stacked in favor of the house―that although players may get lucky and experience occasional winning streaks, in the long run, the odds are against
