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2 comments about Secrets of Winning Slots.

1. I happened to see this book at my friend's house but didn't finish the book. So, I went home and ordered it online. After finished reading this book, I must tell you that I'd gained a lot more confidence in winning more money. Last week, I went to Las Vegas with my family, and it DID pay off. Not all the tips and secrets in the book applied, yet I managed to win more money than I'd ever done before. Take it from me, I don't like reading much, but I got to admit that this book is pretty easy to read. Better yet, you can just skip to any chapter you're interested in right away.



2. After living in Las Vegas, and Reno for over 20 years, I've seen tons of people write about secrets to winning at slots. About 95 percent are completely worthless. This book does not tell you where to win or how. Most of his "Tips" are a lot of junk, mostly common sense. If a machine isn't hitting after you hit the button fifty times, the chances that it will are slim. Mr. Cardoza never gives any real, solid winning advice through the whole book. If you've never in you life played a slot read the book. It is good for people who don't know anything about slots. If you have played slots, don't waste your money on this book. Understand that Vegas, Reno, Atlantic City, Laughlin, and others are built on SLOTS not the table games, not the pricey shows, SLOTS. Casinos in Las Vegas make about 50-75% of their revenue on the SLOTS. Keep that in mind when you go. I love playing the slots, and I have won several thousand dollars, but not by employing anything in this book. Use the money you want to spend on this book and get a book on Black Jack and Poker. Which incidentally are the best paying games in the casino. Problem is they take a long time to master, but the pay off is much greater.

5 comments about How to Win at Gin Rummy: Playing for Fun and Profit.

1. A concise introduction to the fundamentals of gin rummy are provided as background for even the novice. The author then gets into techniques for the experience player that wants to improve skills. Practical methods are provided for diagnosing the gin hand as well as the cards held by your opponent. For the serious player the author provides a section on how to remember cards played and how to use this information to analyze your opponents most likely melds and other cards held.



2. The authors have presented an analysis of gin rummy that serves as a critical reference tool, for anyone wishing to improve their game.



3. I bought this book, largely based on reviews I had seen on the internet. I was very excited about the "computer studies."

   I'm sorry to report that there are many elementary errors, and substandard probabilistic thinking, in this book. The author does present some useful information and some impressive looking charts. But when you delve into the actual material, it is flawed. Starting almost on the first page, there are serious mistakes.

   And there are no computer simulations. No real data to back up (MHO) the author's somewhat dubious advice. I don't know what his (her?) Ph.D. is in, but I doubt it's in mathematics or game theory.




4. This book has a lot of statistical information in it. It is a lot better than most modern gin rummy books. Read this book plus Jacoby and Wander's books to get started on the right track in gin.



5. I purchased this as a Christmas gift (and was shocked at the price and the fact there are NOT any Gin Rummy specific books out there!)...
   The recepient of the book LOVES it and says it is a great book and has really helped.... So it was worth the money:)

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1 comments about Gambling's Strangest Moments: Extraordinary But True Stories from Over 200 Years of Gambling's History (Strangest series).

1. I bought this a Christmas gift for my parents and they loved it. This is not a how to win at gambling book but rather a collection of interesting bizarre stories.

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