Books/Software

Early Vernon: The Magic of Dai Vernon in 1932.  Readers of the original Vernon Twenty Dollar Manuscript probably wondered who F.W.R was and what he looked like. The identity of Fawcett W. Ross has slowly come to light, as no subsequent book of Dai's has been published without credit lines. In the first two manuscripts, it definitely was F.W.R.'s guiding hand that lead trick to paper. Included in this publication is a picture of F.W.R. In 1961, Vernon and Ross got together and the results...

288 pages, paperbound, 2003.

Though born in Colorado and raised in Utah, Jack Dempsey was hardened in the rough-and-tumble mining camps of Nevada where he literally fought to eat. After winning the world heavyweight championship in 1919, a title he held until 1926, he became the greatest drawing card in sports. He fought in the first $1 million gate in 1921 against French war hero Georges Carpentier and the first $2 million gate in 1927 against Gene Tunney in the famous long-count fight. He lost his fortune in the stock...

Several hundred card tricks explained in short formats. A good book for accomplished card magicians who want to add a few more tricks to their bag. 402 pgs, paperback, 1979

From opening, middlegame, and endgame strategy, to psychological warfare and tournament tactics, you are taken through the thinking behind each essential concept. Examples, discussions, and diagrams show the full impact on the games direction. Tons of diagrams, examples, sidebars, and sample games illustrate the concepts. Called one of the ten best chess books ever written, an absolute must for lovers of chess. 432 pgs, paperback, 2003

The entertainment and media industries, already important sectors of the U.S. economy, continue to grow rapidly in other countries around the world. This ninth edition of Entertainment Industry Economics continues to be the definitive source on the economics of film, music, television, advertising, broadcasting, cable, casino and online wagering, publishing, performing arts and culture, toys and games, sports, and theme parks. It synthesizes a vast amount of data to provide a clear,...

An 80 page book on an intriguing aspect of card magic. Both mechanical and natural estimation.1979

Excelling at Tough No-Limit Hold'em Games is a must-have if you have ambitions to move up the stakes. Renowned poker player and leading coach Jonathan Little brings together ten No-Limit experts to provide cutting-edge information for the keen student. All the authors are established coaches for pocarr.com, the prominent backing company. Pocarr has helped numerous players to climb the poker ladder and succeed at the highest levels in events such as the WCOOP (World Championship of Online...

Hundreds of close-up card tricks with more than 318 illustrations. Of use to the amateur as well as the pro who wants to add more tricks to his routine. 448 Pgs. 1974

In this, one of Frome's newest books, you'll learn: The Basics of Blackjack Switch, When to Switch, When to Hit/Stick/Double, and What to Expect. Includes a Multi-color pocket-sized strategy Chart. 14 Pgs.

When first published, this was acclaimed as the first useful strategy for the game. The book is unique in presenting the players win/lose expectations when calling the dealer in any situation. Without this orientation, Caribbean Stud will frustrate players and spoil this interesting and sociable low-vig game. 13 Pgs. 1996

Four card poker has some new twists that make it different from its three-card neighbor. You are dealt 5 cards from which you have to make your best four card hand. This is a quick and straightforward explanation and analysis of the game. 14 Pgs. 2004

Frome developed the odds table for this Shuffle Master game in 1992. This book includes the strategies for the video versions and the Colorado game. Crammed with critical data on hit frequency and distribution. 10 Pgs.1996

Spanish 21 is a variation of blackjack, that in some cases is the best bet in the casino. In casinos where the dealer stands on a soft 17, or re-doubling is allowed, Spanish 21 may be a better bet than blackjack, depending on the specific blackjack rules. If you are looking for a game with a low house edge, then you may find new excitement in Spanish 21.10 Pgs.1996

This pocket-sized guide contains 8 sections, including analysis and hand rankings for Two-Pair, Jacks-Or-Better, Joker-Wild, Deuces Wild, Double-Up Option, and Progressive Jackpots. Frome discusses expected value (EV), bankroll, and helps the player understand the EV of dealt hands, why keeping a kicker is a poor decision, and borderline hands. 54 Pgs. 2003   Table of Contents Introduction The Expert Player Expected Value The Only Machines to Play Bankroll Considerations Jacks or Better...

Many poker players can make good decisions at the table with a reasonable frequency. Nevertheless, there are numerous situations where even very experienced players behave in predictable ways. These deeply-ingrained habits lead them to make mistakes. The problem is that these situations won't often arise at the table by chance – you have to make them happen. Exploitative Play in Live Poker is a ground-breaking work that teaches you how to create the circumstances where your opponents will be...

A compilation of articles which appeared in Casino Sports magazine in the early 1980s. In addition, a selection of stuff from other sources - periodicals, personal correspondence, and a major gambling conference, have been incorporated into this publication. Sections discuss chances at winning at craps, how long we must wait for an improbable event to occur, the random walk, gambler's ruin, optimal wagers on simultaneous bets, and his craps system with an average win rate of 56%. Index 176...

The ultimate Sudoku challenge from the man who started it all. The original creator of The Times puzzles, Gould presents his biggest challenge yet to every Sudoku addict, with 120 super-fiendish puzzles to test you to your limits. 119 pgs, paperback, 2007

Subtitled 'The Outrageous, Uplifting, and Heartbreaking World of Fantasy Sports from the Guy Who's Lived It' Fantasy football, fantasy baseball, fantasy basketball, even fantasy sumo wrestling: The world of fantasy sports is huge, and still growing. Today, more than 35 million people in the United States and Canada spend hours upon hours each week on their fantasy sports teams. And as the Senior Fantasy Sports Analyst for ESPN, Matthew Berry is on the front lines of what has grown from a niche...

Subtitled "The Unlikely Rise of Daily Fantasy, How to Play - How to Win". Have you seen the ads? Who hasn��_��t, right? How did it all happen? Is DFS gambling? Is it legal? And what��_��s next for this industry under attack? These are just some of the questions answered by award-winning author Bill Ordine as he traces the background of the curious federal law that opened the door for the billion-dollar play-for-money sports-contest industry. Who was behind the pivotal carve-out? How did daily...

Walker relates the story of his involvement in fantasy football and, ultimately, a story about the state of baseball and the odd assortment of characters who orbit around it. But its also about a guy who went from being a happily married sportswriter who wore a tie to work, to a caffeine-addled insomniac who spent tens of thousands of dollars, traveled 19,000 miles, interviewed nearly 200 major-leaguers, skipped three weddings, and ignored a fire raging in the building next doorall in the name...

Farha, considered by some to be the worlds greatest Omaha player, offers simple tips and strategies on how to beat the three most popular forms of Omaha limit, eight-or-better, and pot-limit in cash games and tournaments. He reveals secrets of how to beat the amateurs flocking to this game, as well as accomplished professionals. Gives practical advice and advanced strategy tips, discussing specific hands from his victories at the World Series of Poker and high-stakes cash games. 256 Pgs. 2007 ...

A reissue of a classic book on gamblers. Bradshaw interviews and profiles six professional gamblers, men who deal with propositions day in and day out and are well-known among their peersJohnny Moss, Puggy Pearson, Titanic Thompson, Bobby Riggs, Minnesota Fats and Tim Holland. He uncovers what makes them successful, how they survive, dramatically describes the games they play and the kinds of moves they make. He probes their minds and hearts as he attempts to define what makes some men winners...

Subtitled " A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream." Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is the best chronicle of drug-soaked, addle-brained, rollicking good times ever committed to the printed page. It is also the tale of a long weekend road trip that has gone down in the annals of American pop culture as one of the strangest journeys ever undertaken. 204 Pgs.1998

The author covers a wide range of wagering situations, from horses to casino, legal to illegal. Includes tax issues, IRS reporting issues, foreign and in-flight gaming, lottery and much more for anyone who needs immediate answers. 359 pgs, hardcover, 1998

On the premise that gambling is fun but winning is better, the author urges players to rely on proven methods and strategies used by winners. A professional gambler and math teacher, he covers table etiquette, mental attitude, money management, and how to pace yourself and maintain control under pressure. Blackjack, poker, slots, roulette, craps, and video poker with a special chapter on software and cyberspace. 307 pgs, 2000

A professional handicapper shares the insights, secrets, and savvy that'll lead you to profits at the track. At last, a horse racing handicapping book that is effective and easy to understand. Finding Hot Horses shows you a system that works and can lead to many profitable track outings. The author, an owner and professional handicapper, takes you step by step through a process that tells you how to spot winners that the average overlooks. 135 Pgs. 1989 ...

Finger Tip Control; Revolutionary Control, Chapter Three describes all the methods of control with a few exceptions. 23 pages, paper bound. 3rd printing, 1956, 1987.

This great beginning book shows players how to confidently start out a chess game with solid near-foolproof openings. Easy-to-read and targeted to novice and new chess player, the oversized format is filled with large diagrams, clear explanations, and ideas and concepts that are easy for new players. 160 pgs, paperback, 2005

DiPleco looks at a specific racing situation and makes its conclusion keyed to a database of more than 76,000 races. The book examines what handicapping factors lead to first-time starters achieving a win. What this book does is to put the situation in a question format, then provide an answer and explain what the statistics show. As we all know, first-time starters can be highly profitable, yet quite deceptive, and therefore difficult to handicap. For example, Seabiscuit didn't win until his...

This dice setting video explains how dice are manufactured and all the sister numbers. It also shows the dice sets for the Do's, Don't, and Advanced sets along with all of the axis numbers. Advanced chapter for the ATS, Repeater and Fire bets along with Garrison's Super Comeout set where you can win multiple bets on just one roll. This is the perfect companion to Platinum Craps & Dice Setting (Item Number 10580)

Odessky's name is legendary in Vegas. He was a Bugsy Siegel flack, press agent and newspaper writer. In this work he gives an old-timers history of the city, including some juicy tidbits about the mob, the scams, the gentle and not-so-gentle people who were responsible for Las Vegas early days. Stories about Benny Binion, Lefty Rosenthal, the Greenspuns, Walter Winchell, and other luminaries of Glitter City. 245 pgs, paperback, 1999

Odessky's name is legendary in Vegas. He was a Bugsy Siegel flack, press agent and newspaper writer. In this work he gives an old-timers history of the city, including some juicy tidbits about the mob, the scams, the gentle and not-so-gentle people who were responsible for Las Vegas early days. Stories about Benny Binion, Lefty Rosenthal, the Greenspuns, Walter Winchell, and other luminaries of Glitter City. 245 pgs, hardcover, 1999

This expanded edition about how we perceive and deal with luck in life and business includes up-to-date advances from behavioral, finance and cognitive science. Set against the backdrop of the most conspicuous forum in which luck is mistaken for skill, Taleb offers insights into one of the least understood factors in our lives. Written in an entertaining and narrative style, the book tackles three major intellectual issues: the problem of induction, the survivor ship biases, and our genetic...