Books/Software

In today’s NFL, every team has a “win now” mentality. There’s no time for rebuilding or down years. You need to compete each and every day, or else you’re out; and that goes for the players, coaches, and front office. You either win today or you’re gone tomorrow. Because of this trend, struggling teams have foregone the training of old and slowly build from the ground up for the immediate payoff. And when it comes to gaining the interest of the fans and media, there’s one go-to decision for...

Subtitled 'The Wild Ride of Benny Binion, the Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker'. Blood Aces tells the astonishing story of Benny Binion—a rip-roaring saga of murder, money and the making of Las Vegas. Benny Binion was many things: A cowboy, a pioneering casino owner, a gangster, a killer, and founder of the hugely successful World Series of Poker. Blood Aces is the tale of Binion’s crucial role in shaping modern Las Vegas. From a Texas backwater, Binion rose to prominence on a...

Contents include: The Thumb Tip; About The Thumb Tip; The Phantom Fiver; Big Coin Little Coin; The Torn and Restored Note; The Lighted Match Vanish and more! Illustrations 41 Pgs. 1984

Subtitled "The Vegas Golden Knights' Historic Inaugural Season", BORN TO GLORY tells of how the Vegas Golden Knights' astonishing run to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season captured the attention of hockey fans everywhere in 2018. Powered by breakout performances from William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault, veteran leadership from Deryk Engelland and the cornerstone presence of goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, Gerard Gallant's team wasted no time putting down roots in the Nevada...

In the 1980's, the broad legal mandate of the RICO act succeeded in crushing much of the backbone of the traditional American Mafia. Across the ocean however, in the ancestral Sicilian homeland of La Cosa Nostra, the Mafia was anything but finished. Possessed of a power thought to rival that of the Italian state itself, for the past decades, the Sicilian Mafia has waged a war on the forces of law and order that has not only left thousands dead, but has created a ripple effect of crime and...

During the midst of the Great Depression, Boulder City came to life due to the Boulder Dam project, which offered people a path of hope. This wonderful town’s heritage does not end at its buildings or sites, for they are just the icing to a richer culture. Standing in present time with images of their past will allow those in the community or newcomers a fresh view on the preservation efforts and care that Boulder City represents. Photographs 95 Pgs. 2021

Subtitled "The War Against The American Mafia". The riveting, often bloody account of how the fifty-year attack by the federal government virtually extinguished the nation's most powerful crime syndicate. In the critically acclaimed American Mafia, Thomas Reppetto narrated the ferocious ascendancy of organized crime in America. In this fascinating sequel, he follows the mob from its peak into a shadowy period of decline as the government, no longer able to deny its existence, made subduing the...

The author, (who previously wrote 'Out of the Red, Into the Black', a respected work on money management techniques), concentrates on three exotic jackpot bets:  Pick 4, Pick 6, and Superperfecta. He tells you when the exotic is bettable (the pool must reach a certain level) because the potential reward has to constitute the risk. He also tells you how to play and how much to invest along with the mathematics involved in the wager. The book provides tables, charts, options in buying...

A part of the Oxford University Press series on Buildings of the United States, an ambitious history of the architectural riches of the states. Covers every part of Nevada, including 400 architecturally and historically significant structures of every type: courthouses, schools, churches, casinos, homes, hotels, mines, forts, ranches and more. Many photos by Bret Morgan, survey maps, and aerial photos. 312 Pgs. Hardcover 2000

With a quarter-century of experience in high-stakes gambling, Andersen forges a blueprint for success in blackjack, poker and other games of life. He addresses every aspect of blackjack advantage play: game selection, longevity, tipping, employee relations, guises, disguises, false identification, credit, comps, risk, heat, dress, demeanor, and even diet. Peppered with anecdotes and stories. 354 Pgs. 1999 Hardcover IntroductionBasic StrategyHow the Game Has ChangedChoosing Your Count - The...

The CD audio version of the book, abridged to run six hours (5 CDs), 2006

A famous card expert demonstrates tricks that have left theater audiences amazed, and that card-playing professionals have used profitably. It is not a book for beginners. But these shifts, palms, glides, false shuffles, cuts, fans, steals, and spectacular deceptions will help those with basic card expertise reach new levels of performance. Over 300 photos. 219 pages Paperbound 1993

Card handling and cheating expert Joseph proves a manual for pit bosses and supervisors who need to identify blackjack card counters. Covers all the techniques used for counting such as the basic strategy, table conditions, number of decks, counting systems, deck penetration. While the book focuses on what management should look for, it is also a guide for people who want to learn how to play and win at blackjack. 98 pgs, spiralbound 2000

This well-respected casino executive and former player explains to both management and players how to understand true count conversion, how a player may deviate from basic strategy, what bet spread and bankroll requirements really amount to, and the legalities of barring players. Also explains cheating techniques like front-loading, spooking, first-basing and warps. 138 Pgs. 1990

The author of the best-selling Color of Blackjack recorded this teaching seminar to help players learn how to improve their card-counting skills.

A leading inventor and collector of games, Sid Sackson is also an expert on game history. For this highly entertaining volume, the self-proclaimed "game addict" has selected over 60 popular games from around the world. A brief but fascinating introductory chapter to the history of card playing is followed by a valuable glossary of terms associated with this popular pastime. Additional chapters supply instructions, detailed illustrations, and an abundance of clear examples for playing such...

Eleven card tricks (plus a few variations), including Quad Reverse; Eight Card Transposition; Surprise Monte; Quick Theft; Card Case Conjuration; Sandwich Deal and more. 24 pgs, paperback, 1970

Combines the five booklets originally published in the 1930s. Contains palms, shuffles, an especially good chapter on peeking, set-ups and flourishes. 163 pgs, paperback, 1974

Carefully worked out descriptions of another 120 flourishes, sleights, tricks, and manipulations. Forces, passes, glides, color changes, top and bottom changes, double lifts, false cuts, and more. Author describes effect to be produced and explains steps involved with clear text and drawings. 224 Pgs. 2012

This rare out-of-print book helped ignite the modern gambling revival by eloquently focusing on revolutionary concepts and analysis. A pleasure to read and easy to understand, this is Mike Caro at his best, telling you which forms of gambling you can beat and which you can’t. Of the 23 thought-provoking chapters, eight are dedicated to poker. A small quantity was recently discovered in storage. A true collector’s book. 188 Pgs.1984

Caro discusses how to play flushes with no pair, one pair, two pair, three of a kind, all the way up to five aces. Guidelines are the result of research done on Caro's poker engine, a versatile set of computer routines designed to deal with all forms of poker. 34 pgs, paperback, 1986

Packed with concepts and advice on how to evaluate the strength of your first three cards and how to anticipate what your opponent may be holding. 32 pgs, paperback, 1989

Designed to help serious players recognize other players' tells such as changes in voice, eye contact, the body leaning forward, the way an opponents smoke, or the way he tosses his chips or counts them before calling or raising. These tells are often indicators to whether a player has the nuts or is bluffing. This revised and updated version of Caro's much-sought-after seminal work contains over 50 pgs of new material, plus an expansion of material covered in the first edition. One of the ten...

One of casino poker's pioneers, Mike Caro, The Mad Genius of Poker, has been teaching people his brand of winning since the 1970s. He was a major contributor to Doyle Brunson's Super System, and is the creator of the first videos on poker tells. In this title he continues with his lessons on Hold'em by revealing some previously unpublished, secret strategies, including rankings and anatomies of all 169 categories of holdem starting hands. Chapters cover the concepts of bluffing, image,...

In this revised version of his classic guide, Caro takes the reader into territory not covered in his previous version including new strategies for hold'em, basic fundamentals many people neglect, evaluating your game for profit potential, essential secrets to tells, psychological tactics to throw opponents off, and practical ways to read opponents, bluff, manipulate position, get free cards, figure pot odds, and win tournaments. 182 Pgs. 2008

For the last several decades, Steve Davidowitz - author of the best-selling handicapping classic Betting Thoroughbreds For the 21st Century - has been honing his superior handicapping and wagering skills to fine-tune a winning strategy that can be applied on racing's biggest days. From isolating key contenders to constructing crafty Superfecta or Pick 4 tickets, Davidowitz has left no stone unturned in Cashing Big on Racing's Biggest Days by providing players with a quality game plan for...

The author, an agent of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, a law enforcement agency, was requested numerous times to testify as a expert witness in state and federal courts during the trials of cheaters thus allowing him to render opinions as to what crime had been committed, evidence, as well as the effects the alleged cheating had on the public and the government. He was certified by the State of Nevada, post-secondary education, as an instructor for casino operations and cheating and...

Casino Companion. Your quick guide to the best gaming advice and the ultimate good luck charm. Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, Video Poker, Slots.

Casino Companion Blackjack at a glance, basic strategy. The Ultimate Good Luck Charm.

The most comprehensive book ever written about the casinos! Read Frank Scoblete's Casino Conquest: Beat the Casinos at Their Own Games! Scoblete, the world's foremost gambling author, reveals myriad tips, tactics and secret techniques for thriving in the world of casino gambling.Inside you will: Learn insider tips at baccarat and mini-baccaratLearn the Captain's 5-Count at CrapsLearn the Speed Count at BlackjackLearn how to get the highest possible return at Slots, Casino War, Sic Bo,...

Author Roto is a businessman and a public official. He's also a devout craps player. In this book, he puts his years of experience into a well-organized format for the beginner or pro, the $5 or $1,000 bettor. Emphasis on streaks, patterns, progressions and he discusses various ways to bet. 126 Pgs. 1999

Scoblete has unleashed his most secret-filled book to date. Discover everything you need to know about the game of craps to turn yourself from novice to expert in a flash. Includes the secrets behind the revolutionary Golden Touch dice control technique. Comes with a free DVD featuring unedited footage of controlled shots from four of the world's best players, featuring unedited controlled shots by four of the world's greatest dice controllers: Dominator, Stickman, Bill Burton and...

Scoblete has unleashed his most secret-filled book to date. Discover everything you need to know about the game of craps to turn yourself from novice to expert in a flash. Includes the secrets behind the revolutionary Golden Touch dice control technique. Comes with a free DVD featuring unedited footage of controlled shots from four of the world's best players, featuring unedited controlled shots by four of the world's greatest dice controllers: Dominator, Stickman, Bill Burton and Frank...

The first book completely devoted to the subject of delivering superior service to casino gaming customers. Written by two customer service pros, it focuses on methods of providing customers with the best service possible combined with actual examples of how various situations should be handled. 332 Pgs.1992

Subtitled "How To Go To a Casino, Have a Great Time, And Not Lose Your Shirt". CASINO FUN 101 is a sure bet whether you're a first-time player or a casino regular. Charlie Frair's unique guidebook gives you the tools, skills, and knowledge to go into any casino, anywhere in the world, play casino games, and have a great time-win, lose or draw. Through personal stories, insightful quotes and step-by-step instructions, Charlie teaches you best practices for learning casino games, planning your...

From craps --- where fortunes are made, to Texas Hold'em, where bigger fortunes are made, the secrets of winning are in your grasp! Prepare yourself to win! Learning how to play the games is one thing; learning how to beat the games is another. And that's what makes this book so important. You'll learn how to play from one of gambling's top instructors, but more than that, you'll develop skills and knowledge that can set you apart from the crowd. 302 Pgs. 2004