Books

A lot's been written on the subject of gambling over the years: from hot poker tips to Las Vegas fiction. You wouldn't want to miss out on these invaluable literary gems so check our book review section below and settle down for a good read.
 
Into the Muck: How Poker Changed My Life
Joe Turbessi provides a candid account into how he lost thousands.
By John W


 
Titanic Thompson
Kevin Cook's take on "the man who bet on everything."
By John W


 
Jackpot! Harrah's Winning Secrets
Discover the force behind the dramatic growth of the US's leading gaming company.
By Karen D


 
Slot Method - How to Win at Slot Machines
Uncover closely held insider information to the secret of winning at the slots.
By Karen D


 
How to Win Millions Playing Slot Machines!
Essential reading for anyone who loves the slots.
By Karen D


 
Lay the Favorite
Punt like a winner with Beth Raymer.
By Brett C


 
The Biggest Game in Town
A look inside the high-rollers' paradise.
By Brett C


 
Roll the Bones
An historical escapade through gambling's origins in this exciting tour de force.
By Brett C


 
Scarne's Complete Guide to Gambling
Enter the realm of the card magician John Scarne and enjoy some fascinating insights into the world of card games, table games, slot machines and much more.
By Brett C


 
The Compleat Gamester
Enjoy a window through time as gambling's ways of old are revealed by English poet Charles Cotton in 1674.
By Brett C


 
Doyle Brunson: The Godfather of Poker
Brunson: The chronicles of a Poker giant.
By Brett C


 
Gambling: Mapping the American Moral Landscape
An academic study on the role of gambling within American society makes an interesting read on the changing face of America.
By Sharona B


 
Casino State: Legalized Gambling in Canada
The book explores the social and economic issues relating to the legalization and expansion of gambling in Canada.
By Brett C


 
Four Classic Gambling-Themed Books
Including the original James Bond novel and Dostoevsky's classic The Gambler.
By Nadav S


 
Elements of Poker
Betting with the right attitude to win you more games.
By Brett C


 
Top 5 Poker Books You Should Read
Save time and face - it's better to know before you go blow it all. Read on Holmes!
By Jessica E


 
Professional Blackjack
Stanford Wong didn't invent the hi-lo card counting method in blackjack, but his book Professional Blackjack is now considered the authoritative guide on the subject.
By Nigel K


 
Improve Your Poker
A book with tremendous appeal to fans of no-limit poker. The short essay style helps readers remember these lessons when it counts.
By Nigel K


 
The Casino Answer Book
A fun book containing a remarkable insight into the activities of modern casinos written in a question and answer format.
By Nigel K


 
Winning Low-Limit Hold'em
A reprint of the runaway success first edition published in 1994, Lee Jones offers further advice on how to win Texas hold'em using the Low-Limit method.
By Nigel K


 
The Theory of Poker
All there is to know is contained in this standard text on how to play poker by one of the industry's outstanding experts.
By Nigel K


 
Theory of Blackjack
Sixth edition of this industry standard blackjack handbook.
By Nigel K


 
The Man with the $100,000 Breasts
The multi-talented Mr. Konik has assembled a collection of fascinating gambling stories accumulated during his days on the Las Vegas gambling circuit.
By Nigel K


 
How to Gamble at Casinos
James Harrison Ford offers a series of hints and tips to enable gamblers to walk out of the casino with smiles on their faces and money in their pocket.
By Nigel K


 
21: Bringing Down the House
Six smart MIT students are mentored in the ways of card counting by their math professor and stack up a fortune on the Blackjack tables of Las Vegas, until one casino catches them red handed.
By Nigel K


 
Positively Fifth Street
New York magazine Harper's sends reporter James McManus to Las Vegas to cover the annual World Series of Poker, where McManus gets sucked into a world of Poker mania and murder...
By Nigel K


 


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