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Roll the Bones tells the story of gambling: where it came from, how it has changed, and where it is now. This is the new Casino Edition. which updates and expands the global history of gambling to include a greater focus on casinos, from their development in European spas to their growth in Reno and Las Vegas. New material chronicles in greater depth the development of casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and their spread throughout the United States....
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In "Mastering Tennis Trading: Unlocking Profitable Strategies for Success," you get a comprehensive guidebook that equips you with proven strategies, in-depth match analysis, risk management techniques, and the psychological tools needed to excel in tennis trading.Discover the secrets to profitable trading and take your skills to the next level.
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Is this a great country or what?
You can bet on the turn of the card or a roll of the dice, but also on the NFL, the NCAA, and which Olsen twin marries first. We bet $80 billion a year, the amount growing wildly as more and more people gain access to this huge American wheel of fortune. No longer quarantined in Las Vegas, gambling has become as local and convenient as our neighborhood cineplex. If there's not a casino around the corner, there's one...
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Beat the casinos at their own game! Casino gambling expert Bill Burton will teach you: The truth about the most popular casino bets. How to find the best slot machines to play. What games you should avoid at all costs. The ten smartest bets in the casino. The ten worst bets in the casino. How to get the most bang for your buck--in the pit and all over the casino. The basics of card counting, dice setting and other tricks of the trade. How to make...
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Bad Beats and Lucky Draws is your down-and-dirty guide to the world of high-stakes professional poker. Phil Hellmuth, nine-time World Series of Poker Champion and author of Play Poker Like the Pros, presents a blow-by-blow account of many of poker's "clash of the titans" hands from the World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour, and the European Tour. Phil provides insights into what the players were thinking and includes his own take on what they...
86) Gambling Strangest Moments: Extraordinary But True Stories from Over 200 Years of Gambling's History
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Whether it be one pound on the National Lottery or a million pounds on the turn of a card, the instinct to bet is the same. Over the centuries there have been many strange gamblers — and even more strange gambles — and in this unique collection of punts and punters, Graham Sharpe reveals fearless, flamboyant and fantastic flutters. Some of the most extraordinary bets include the male gambler who had a boob job to win a big bet, the gambler who...
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The Red Dragon & The West Wind is the perfect introduction to this ancient game of strategy and subterfuge, covering all aspects of the two most common varieties, American and Chinese, along with an overview of other global approaches.
The book begins with the history and origin and moves on to the rules of play and ways to win and avoid essential errors as well as the etiquette to follow. With everything from clear instructions on dealing, building,...
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This book, is two books in one, and it gives you a complete and comprehensive guide to betting on sports and playing poker. You will find helpful advice, as well as a proven formula for success, all within the pages of this well researched guide. If you need extra money, or just want to improve your odds, then read this book today.
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In the vast landscape of human behavior, some struggles remain hidden, overshadowed by societal norms and misconceptions. One such silent battle is that of gambling addiction-an intricate web that ensnares individuals in its grasp, affecting not only their finances but also their emotional well-being and relationships.
In this book, we embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of gambling addiction, shedding light on the signs that often go...
90) Last call
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Enchantingly dark and compellingly real, the World Fantasy Award-winning novel Last Call is a masterpiece of magic realism from critically acclaimed author Tim Powers. Set in the gritty, dazzling underworld known as Las Vegas, Last Call tells the story of a one-eyed professional gambler who discovers that he was not the big winner in a long-ago poker game . . . and now must play for the highest stakes ever as he searches for a way to win back his...
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Philip Reed is coasting toward retirement, looking for one last adventure, when he meets Bill Palis, a professional blackjack player and former member of the legendary MIT team that took the casinos for millions.
At a blackjack table in a strip casino, Phil sees Bill win $1,600 in 20 minutes of play-and he's intrigued. Initially, he plans to write the book as a spectator, but Bill encourages him to overcome his fears, learn to count cards, and get...
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Bridge is hip for everyone nowadays! Played in more than 100 countries, Bridge has an enthusiastic following of more than 60 million people. Although many believe that bridge is simply an "old person's game," more and more young people are taking it up, and now players in their twenties are beginning to win world championship titles. Completely updated and revised by champion bridge player Ron Klinger, Bridge Basics explains and illustrates the basic...
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Master the fascinating and rewarding game of American Mah Jongg with this guide for beginners. "Strategies, strategies, strategies! If I only knew more strategies I could win more games!" is the frequent lament of beginning Mah Jongg players. Following up on the success of her acclaimed book, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg, bestselling author Elaine Sandberg's new book offers novice players the advice they need to excel at the game of Mah...
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The Casino Down the Street distills a three-year study on casinos and the overall dangers of gambling addiction. Just as all of my books are based on true stories, this one is also. I decided to "get in the saddle" and gamble (despite being warned against it by my father) and soon fell into the hole (literally) of addiction. With spiritual intervention, I was able to "get on the wagon" and use all of my experiences to write this book. I hope that...
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Extrait: "Au moment o Harly posait les dernières bandes de diachylon qui devaient maintenir le vésicatoire bien en place et l'empêchez de descendre ou de remonter, Mautravers entra dans la chambre. En apercevant Roger le torse nu, il s'arrêta sur le seuil de la porte, tout surpris. Êtes-vous malade? dit-il.- Une précaution, répondit Harly, posant des bandes de toile par-dessus l'emplâtre.- Mais alors, s'écria Mautravers, vous ne montez pas...
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Learn the fascinating game of American Mahjong with this expert guide. This affordable bestselling book is the only available game strategy guide that is specifically geared toward American Mahjong (Mah Jongg) and follows the official National Mah Jongg League rules. Offering first-time players an easy-to-follow guide to this complex game, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg includes simple, easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams to walk...
97) Cut for Partners
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This vintage book contains an accessible and entertaining guide to playing bridge. Told as a narrative following a game of bridge between four 'characters', it explores various situations that the players find themselves in and suggests how a play would have been better made. Entertaining and instructional, "Cut for Partners" is highly recommended for any bridge player.
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One of the primary factors why folks participate in blackjack is that it is exciting. As soon as you understand the blackjack methods, you will definitely gain cash as compared to losing it. Discovering exactly how to participate in blackjack can easily help you place those added funds in your wallet! Included in this text is a history of blackjack, tips, strategies, and terminology to help you be successful at the game.
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High-leverage casino gambling is more than just playing for big jackpots. It is about knowing which jackpots offer the best risk/reward ratio. It is also about using optimal progressive betting systems to leverage your potential return in even-money games such as blackjack and sports betting. Maximizing your potential returns, while minimizing your potential losses.
In this 14-chapter eBook, Drew Kasch will teach you to be a smart casino gambler....
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Make your own luck with proven poker strategies to up your game
Looking for ways to consistently improve your poker prowess? The Poker Mind is your go-to guide for gaining a deeper understanding of the complex world of poker through mindful insights and simple techniques.
Begin your journey toward harnessing your psychological poker powers by developing your fundamentals and thought process. Figure out how to put that process to use, and learn...
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