2 comments about Secrets of Winning Video Poker, 2nd Edition.

1. If you find a secret here you've been living in a cave. Reviews of game types are interesting, but you'll not find illustrations of the machines, or the odds, or the various underlying deal algorithms. The editing is poor (e.g., slots are in isles), and advice like "play the machines that give the best odds." Duh!



2. Okay, this book has this information ---
   
   Chairs: Each video poker machine in the casino has a chair in front of it so that you can play the machines in comfort, even if you were to play for hours, as many of the players do. --- No, I am NOT kidding. And that was one of the more helpful paragraphs! Okay, now I AM kidding. I would be embarassed if I had written this book.

1 comments about The Complete Book Of Casino Poker.

1. What I found interesting about this book is that once you started reading, you just couldn't bring yourself to stop.
   
   The information in the book wasn't as much as the inside view of how the author sees things and what you can do with that view. Good read.
   
   Carlos
   Online Casino Book reviewer at
   www.systemmastery.com

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1 comments about Champion of champions: The authorized biography of Johnny Moss.

1. This is an awesome read from start to finish. Read all about the daring exploits of poker's finest son, Johnny Moss. Hear the inside scoop from the man who was there, fighting his way to victory year after year to be the world championship of poker champion several times over! Also, this book has a special bonus. It includes 12 full page glossy color photos of poker legends Crandell Addington, Bobby Baldwin, Doyle Brunson, Pat Callihan, Pete Crist, Eric Drache, Hal Fowler, Pug Pearson, Sam Petrillo, Amarillo Slim, Chip Reese, and Stuey Ungar. Get it if you can, you won't be dissapointed.

5 comments about John Patrick's Advanced Craps: The Sophisticated Player's Guide to Winning.

1. As always, Patrick does a great job with his money discipline in this one. He reminds me of alot of high level money managers in Wall Street. The upside always takes care of itself, when you take care of the downside. Great book.



2. This guy is a machine in writing books, and giving new logic and money discipline. I have about everything he's written, and always pick up new things in each. He throws in alot of stories as well about what it's like in his professional world of gambling. It must be something to have his skills and mindset when you walk into the room. Never hesitate in buying a Patrick book.



3. I have read this book several times. I have tested all of the systems in the book at great length and all have had the same results. All of the sytems and methods outlined in the book are, in the long run, losers. The best thing that can be accomplished (and not by all the systems) is that you learn how to manage your money and to leave the table if you should have a short term win. The newer books on craps have been revised to include more disclosures, but all in all this one has no more value than any other I have read. If any of the methods outlined in the book actually made money Las Vegas would be a ghost town.



4. If you understand the basics of the game but are still looking for a way to win on a consistent basis - John Patrick is your man. John's theories are simple and straight forward. You have to have near-perfect knowledge of the game in order to win consistently. You need sufficient bankroll to have a shot. You should approach the game with a theory or plan for HOW you are going to play. Set win objectives and loss limits. And have the discipline to walk with a small win. Will you do what it takes to win? Probably not. And according to John, that makes you a dork. Hey - get over it. After all, he's probably right.
   
   On a personal basis, I've known John for about ten years now. He's a class guy and one of the few in this business who actually does the things he writes about. This book is a "must have" for serious crapsters.



5. I read most of John Patricks books and they all are well written, he leans very hard on money management and discipline. If you enjoy leaving the casino with your money and some of theres this book is an excellent investment. I've used many straight forward betting systems of Johns and have had good returns. He really leans on Place betting, taking several hits and taking them down. I've down very well with that system. You will too.

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1 comments about Maran Illustrated Poker (Maran Illustrated).

1. Enhanced with the technical expertise of professional poker player Ken R. Auliffe (Editor of the "Canadian Poker Player" magazine), Maran Illustrated Poker from the Maran Family is an profusely illustrated introduction to the major varieties of poker card games including Seven Card Stud, Omaha, and the wildly popular "Texas Hold'em" in both limit and no-limit forms. Readers are taken through the psychology as well as mathematical aspects of poker whether in home games or tournament play. Providing a knowledgeable perspective and an illustrative pictorial representation of diverse hands and game play situations, Maran Illustrated Poker carries its readers through poker essentials, as well as offering tips for comfortable playing in a casino card room, an online poker room. The critically important subjects of tells, bluffing, table position, and so much more are covered in detail. Maran Illustrated Poker is very strongly recommended as a truly invaluable and "user friendly" reference for all poker players, be they novice or expert, amateur or professional.

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