--For dummies

Includes index

Casino gambling 101: The inside scoop -- Taking a quick stroll through the casino -- Probability, odds, and a bit of luck: What you need to succeed -- Managing your money in a casino -- Minding your gambling manners -- Will bluff for food: Poker -- The easiest game to beat: Blackjack -- Rolling the dice: Craps -- Spinning wheel goes round n' round: Roulette -- Baccarat: Not just for High-rollers -- Tackling the "riskier" table games -- Mastering the slots -- Scoring big in video poker -- Striking the mother lode: Keno and bingo -- From the Cubs to the Bears: Sports betting -- More than just the derby: Betting on horse racing -- Gambling online and in the comfort of home -- The wild world of tournaments -- Ten coll places to gamble -- Ten ways to score comps

"Casinos are designed for distraction, so it helps to know a bit about when the odds are in your favor and when they're not before you push a stack of chips onto a table. Professional blackjack player Kevin Blackwood and lifelong sports bettor Swain Scheps know a thing or two about casino gambling. In Casino Gambling For Dummies, these seasoned gaming veterans guide you through the essential strategies for walking out of the casino ahead of the game. They also show you the most common mistakes made by players, helping you avoid gambling risks while you enjoy what the gaming industry has to offer"-- Provided by publisher

"Learning made easy" -- Cover

"Take a virtual stroll through a typical casino ; improve your odds at blackjack, craps, video poker, and slots ; enjoy online casino games from the comfort of home" -- Cover