101 Things You Didn't Know about Casino Gambling Book

The chatter of chips on the blackjack table. The spin of the roulette wheel.The chaching of the slot machines.

Who can resist the casino's lure? These days, gambling is everywhereit's legal in fortyeight states, you can play on the Internet any hour of the day or night, it's even on your TV. But gambling is also serious business, and if you're serious about being a real casino player, you need some solid strategies. In 101 Things You Didn't Know about Casino Gambling , you'll learn how to:

• Beat the systems behind your favorite games of chance
• Avoid the casino's worst sucker betsat all costs
• Use handheld video poker to help get your game on
• Work column strategy to improve your roulette chances
• Maximize your slotpulling potential

And that's just the start! You'll also get a slice of Vegas life, from Elvis's firsttime bomb in Vegas, to a transgendered lounge singer, and even some SinCity specters. Stick with these entertaining, informative tips, and you'll be riding with Lady Luckand laughing all the way home from the casino!

Justin Cord Hayes has a Masters in English from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his writing expertise includes Las Vegas and gambling. While working for Las Vegas Weekly , he wrote features on a variety of subjects, from the Casino Legends Hall of Fame, to Las Vegas hauntings. Currently a reporter for the News & Record , he lives in High Point, NC, with his wife Nicole and their son Parker John.