Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1852811 in Books
• Published on: 1990-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback

Customer Reviews

Misleading and without any serious statistical proof
'Beat the casino' as a title, surely with the knowledge contained in this book, is very misleading and could proove very costly in the long run.

Although the author stresses there is always risk involved, it is a serious flaw, that NONE of the systems provided (some classics, some new ones or variations by the author) have been tested on long term results. The only thing here is opinion from the author, but mathematical nor statistical proof for long term results is to be found.

Of course, any one could come up with the results of a specific session, on which a certain system prooved succesfull. One could also be succesfull in the short term without applying any system at all, but only have plain ordinary luck (which of course doesn't last in the long run).

On one occasion the author mentions he had a system analysed with the aid of a programmer, but the calculations which prooved succesfull are missing :-)

Surely, as a retired investment broker and regular gambler (if the author is what he claims to be) it would have been easy to include long term results from any of the systems discussed (for instance use computeranalysis versus random generated numbers).

If you never heard of 'moneymanagement', 'odds' or simply do not know one thing about Blackjack, Craps or Roulette, you might find the book interesting to pick up the basics and game rules, but if you are looking for a system which would make you a consistent winner, this is simply not what you are looking for.

If anything, applying the systems and being succesfull will give you a false sense of security untill the bubble bursts.

However, if you have to choose between walking into a casino, completely unprepared, you might consider this book. The advice on Blackjack however, is simply a rerun of the classic by Thorpe, so in this case go for the original.

If you are looking for more serious books on probabilitytheory and statistics concerning general issues or gambling in specific, please check my other reviews.

one to read if you like gambleing books
I did not like the writing style in this book, its 30 years old. But there was some intersting idears for roulette,one where you play a imaginary friend on the red black or even bets.it gave me a good clue to winning play. If you like reading gambling books this will challenge you.

A must have for anyone comtemplating visiting a casino !!!!!
Although this book has been around for years, I believe that the content is up to date. Offers excellent information on how and why systems work (or not, as is usually the case), betting progression, and a unique insight into bet selection. Don't miss out on the best book on casinos and gaming - it will save you many times the purchase price.