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Summary: Fantastic read -- Chuckle-while-you-learn fun
Review: Andrew Glazer's "Casino Gambling The Smart Way" is unique among gambling books. Unlike all the others I've read it tells you up front that you CANNOT win in a gambling casino. But fear not - it doesn't preach to you either. It doesn't tell you that you shouldn't go to a casino to have a fun time. Instead, Glazer tells us, in short, amusing, and straight-to-the-point chapters, how to avoid losing our shirts . . . how to treat a visit to a gambling casino as entertainment rather than gambling per se. And yes . . . you CAN win, and frequently will. But the main thrust of Glazer's excellent book isn't on winning. It's on having a great time. Bill Alan
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Summary: Great general advice
Review: Casino Gambling the Smart Way is a must read for both veteran and new gamblers. If you are the sort that beleives in systems, or believes that 'red is due' after a long run of black, or if you are the sort that chases your loses, this book may cure you of that. If you know better, you might still enjoy the anecdotes, which are pretty fun to read. However, don't expect much concrete advice on how to play any casino games, or much in the way of analysis of any particular games. I give it three stars: although the book reads like a disconnected set of articles for a gambling magazine, and perhaps that is where it came from, it is still worth checking out so you can avoid major losses at the casino.
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Summary: A book that will save/earn you much more than its cost
Review: Hi, I'm Andy Glazer, the author of Casino Gambling the Smart Way. You can read what I wrote in 1999 about this book elsewhere on the site. It's two years later now, and I have a somewhat different perspective. Casino Gambing the Smart Way is a good but not great book. The good news is, I feel that way mostly because my standards have gone up. I'm quite sure it will be worth somewhere between 5-20,000 times the cover cost to most people. It's also pretty funny. I'll be writing more books soon, a wave on poker first, actually, but this one is an excellent start into the right philosophy to take into the casino. There is also a mistake in the blackjack chart, about the proper way to play a hand of 12. The one page in the book I didn't get to proof and voila. I'm more advanced in my craft now, but CGTSY will still be a good, easy and valuable read.
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Summary: Excellent book for the beginning gambler
Review: I bought this book just prior to our first trip to Vegas in 25 years. As novice gamblers, Mr. Glazer's book offered excellent advice on which games to avoid altogether because of the bad odds, and which games had the best odds. Plus, I liked the strategies to help me make my money last for the entire time alloted for our visit. As a slot player, I liked the advice on where the most lucrative machines were located, as compared to the poorest locations. Keep up the good work.
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Summary: Solid Introduction To Gambling Philosophy
Review: I found this book to be a fun, easy read but with little substance. There are too many words in between interesting facts and observations. This book is for you if you're interested in the psyche of people who gamble - maybe a better title would be "The Culture of Casinos." I was hoping for more insider's observations, tips, etc.
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Summary: Only for people with very little exposure to gambling
Review: I found this book to be a fun, easy read but with little substance. There are too many words in between interesting facts and observations. This book is for you if you're interested in the psyche of people who gamble - maybe a better title would be "The Culture of Casinos." I was hoping for more insider's observations, tips, etc.
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Summary: A Must Read Before Gambling
Review: I had never considered buying a book on gambling. I'm not a pro and have no intention of every being one. I go on vacation and gamble for fun. Right before a recent trip to Vegas, a friend at
work told me that I had to read this book before I went. I decided to give it a try. Boy, was she right. I found the book to be well written, humorous and most importantly informative for the non-gambler. I didn't have to know anything about gambling to understand Mr. Glazer's book. It was a good read. Not too many books are both funny and educational. This one is. I liked how each chapter was complete in itself. I went with a different mind set. Instead of taking money to lose, I took money to spend. Just changing my attitude seemed to relax me. I have always wanted to but been too intimated to try blackjack. After reading this book, I gave up my losing slots and gave it a try. Mr. Glazer's chart was there to back me up when I needed it. I would recommend everyone read this book before venturing into the casinos.
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Summary: Easily digestable tidbits of great knowledge
Review: I have not read a great deal of gambling literature, but I really enjoyed this book, which I borrowed from my local library before a 4 day trip to Vegas. As a rookie gambler, I am sure that I saved some money because of this book. I loved the practical knowledge such as not to gamble at the airport and some of the stories and advice that is given out in a friendly manner. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is planning a trip to the casino anytime soon.
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Summary: One of the funnest, most down to earth books on the subject
Review: Most gambling books overwhelm me with their technical mumbo-jumbo. I gamble mostly just to have fun, and I don't want to spend my time trying to dissect every game into some mathematical formula. Glazer's book gave me some great street-smart tips without turning gambling into a rocket science. The short chapters are great, and it's a blast to read.
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