After sending this book or should I say "booklet" to my mom for her birthday gift, I was completely embarassed after my mom sent it back to me to read. There was very little info that people don't already know and the statistic information was complicated to understand and of little use. They rate the slot machines and then discount all that data by mentioning that the manufactorer sets the machines according to each casino. So don't waste your money and definately don't send as a gift!

Thanks to Mitchell's latest book, I now know that all slots are not created equal.
Before reading "All Slots Made Easier #3," I carefully managed my gambling money, but without paying attention to which slot version I played. Mitchell gives readers, whether seasoned players or amateurs, a straight-forward analysis of hit frequency and payout percentage to help us ENJOY our casino experiences.

I always assumed that all slot machines were alike--boy, did I have a lot to learn! Gayle Mitchell went to the source--slot machine manufacturers--to learn slot payout ranges and average hit frequencies (how often a slot will pay). She used the data to identify 200 slots with the best percentage payouts. That list of 200 top slots is included in All Slots Made Easier #3, along with reviews of many of the top slots.

Readers are also offered a free newsletter and more gambling tips at Mitchell's web site. I feel better prepared for my next casino visit. Can't wait to try out her tips!

Why don't you include some review about the book online if you want to sell online?

This was the first poker book I ever read. This one book was enough to turn a losing player into a winning player. It has the most complete and thoughtful coverage of 7-stud hi/lo split with no qualifier that I've read.

All the basics are there in this easy to read primer on high-low poker. It teaches you strategies on when to play your hand, how to bet and describes accurately the more popular variations of high-low poker. You'll see games not described here, but they're the fringe. Can't beat the price, either - four anties in our game!

If your looking for a book that can really teach you all of the specifics of the game, this is not the one to get. It is generally sparce, filled with common, unhelpful information, and redundant.

Avoid this book.

Winning Caribbean Stud Poker And Let It Ride is an invaluable instruction guide and reference book on the card games of Caribbean Stud Poker and Let It Ride. Avery Cardoza also offers critically important information on money management; payout schedules for each game; the basics of play; more than a dozen "action charts"; optimal strategies for doubling bets in Caribbean Stud Poker; optimal strategies for taking down best in Let It Ride; and more! Fun, informative, "user friendly", authoritative, comprehensive, Winning Caribbean Stud Poker And Let It Ride is a highly recommended addition to the card gamers reference shelf.

awsome dude i won 800.00 the first use after i read it.

The book written to show prejudice and a white wash of Nevada's casino industry instead showed the lack of research of the authors. The question asked apparently is should Frank Rosenthal or Carl Thomas be in the "Black Book"? My answer is why are so few others included. A review of those included in the "Black Book" show an unusually high number of convicted skimmers and bookmakers. Wouldn't these be the people most likly to cause problems within the casino industry. As for the case of poor Frank Masterana-he ran the largest bookmaking operation in the Dominican Republic until he was closed down and then moved to Latin America where he continues to operate an illegal establishment. I agree that there is a high number of Italian-Americans in the "Black Book" but most bookmaking throughout the US is controlled by those of Italian desent so of course they would represent a high number of gaming offenses and the related extortion and loan-sharking.

When I first purchased the book, it was only because it dealt with the mob and Las Vegas. Once I began to read the book, it really made me think and the really great part of the book is that it examines each person and the reasons that they were included in the black book. If you like the mafia and you love Vegas, then you ought to read this one.

(The numerical rating above is a default setting within Amazon's format. This reviewer does not employ numerical ratings.)

The authors, criminal justice professors at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, argue that the "Black Book", (the list of persons excluded from participation in legal gambling), is maintained by the State of Nevada for symbolic purposes, to assert an image of control and propriety.

The Black Book is further tainted by its focus on stereotypical ethnic types, largely Italian Americans, to the exclusion of others, like the Mormans, who actually wield great power in Nevada gaming but suffer no opprobrium as a result.

Interesting reading.

If you are looking for a brief description of how various casino games are played, this book does provide that information. However, I still recommend avoiding this book because it contains numerous gamblers' superstitions that are quite simply wrong.

For example, Royer indicates that at a Black Jack table, the "Third Base" player helps determine whether the dealer will bust. Smart play by the 3rd baseman will help the other players at the table, while mistakes will hurt. Ridiculous!

The author describes a situation where the 3rd baseman has a 16 and the dealer shows a 6 with a 10 as a hole card. The 3rd baseman "stupidly" asks for a hit, and is dealt a 10 causing him to bust; then the dealer draws a 5 reaching 21. Thus, the 3rd baseman's draw causes the other players to almost certainly lose the hand. If the player had not hit, the dealer would draw the 10, bust, and everyone wins.

While this certainly could happen, it's just as easy to imagine the 5 and 10 being reversed in the deck. In this scenario, the Third Base player "stupidly" hits, stealing the 5 from the dealer for 21. The dealer will deal himself 10 busting with a total of 26. Our jerk 3rd baseman is now the hero.

(The only exception is if the player actually knows the next card in the deck. This would happen if the card is accidentally drawn from the shoe and flipped over. It could also happen if the player is a cheat or scammer.)

The author does at least indicate that with games like Roulette, the gambler's decisions have no impact on the game's outcome. Royer correctly explains that with the exception of a few very lucky gamblers, these games are a losing proposition in the long run. However, that doesn't stop him from sharing some bad advice.

In his chapter on Roulette, Royer advises splitting a bet between two numbers -- instead of betting 35:1 on one number, he suggests a 17:1 bet on two numbers. "The trick to winning in Roulette is not in maximizing your potential wins but in minimizing your certain losses." The truth is that with or without the split, the game's average payout remains the same (approx. 94.7% with a 38 number wheel). Royer gives the false impression that the gambler is playing "smart" and has increased his/her odds of walking away with a fortune; in actuality, nothing has changed. These are the kind of dumb players the casinos love.

Based on these and other bogus statements, I don't give this book any credibility. If you are looking for good advice on gambling, do not read this book. There are many better books out there, so don't put up with this rubbish.

I have recently read Scott A. Miller's review of my book. Yes, I am the Author. While I appreciate all comments, I would like to point out that Scott is writing a review of a 1994 book with a 2001 view. Things have changed. That's why I now have a new series of books, starting January. I would also like to point out that Scott probably missed the point of that book. It was designed as an entertaining guide to a form of adult entertainment, and not a book for someone like Scott, who obviously feels he is more like a professional gambler.

If you also read the review by Evan Salas, you will know exactly what I mean. Evan perfectly captured the point of that book, and why it was written in the way it was.

My new series of books takes a more detailed approach in many respects, and should satisfy even the diehard believers in the mathematics of gambling. This new series, from Kensington, starting January 2003, and continuing through 2004, focuses on teaching the games simply, while also serving the needs of those who wish to experience more in-depth details. Not all readers will like this, because I tell the truth of the reality of gambling, as opposed to those nice, easy, and very comfortable statistics that gamblers like Scott Miller seem to live by.

Here, I wish to let all readers know that the purpose of this 1994 book was to accomplish exactly what Evan Salas wrote in his review, and not what Scott Miller apparently thought the book should have been. Over the years, I have received hundreds of letters from readers all over the world who found my book informative, easy to understand, and helpful in learning what the casino games are, and how to enjoy them better.

Thank you to both Scott and Evan for your kind efforts in reviewing my book. I hope to offer my readers even more in my new series of books.

Sincerely,
Victor H. Royer
Author

THis book is the best way to learn how to play your favorite casino games! Keno is my favorite but I stuck at it. So I bought this book and I am pretty good but not the best. With a little more practice I can be the best with this book and my side! A great book for casino lovers. Buy this book. {You can also play like James Bond at this favorite games.} Good luck!

The title is a misnomer. This is not a guide to winning at Keno. It rather tells of the history of the game, relates the adventures of the author and gives just a brief explanation on how to play the game. I definitely do not recommend this book. It's a waste of your money.

This is a book for the non-slot machine Keno player who wants to move from beginner or from an experienced player relying on instinct and common sense, to an intermediate player wise to the in's and out's of this complex and ancient gambling game. Of particular use will be the mathematical formulas necessary to calculate way (or combination) tickets and begin to perceive the odds. For example, it is smarter to play a way ticket of 3 groups of three, or 4 groups of three, or even 5 groups of three? And on a way ticket of 5 groups of 3, just how many combinations of 6 are possible? Or 9? This book shows you how to calculate those numbers. There is nothing new here for the expert player and those who just stuff coins into a Keno slot machine will be equally disappointed. The book is written in a flowing and casual style making it a quick read except for the time spent lingering over and understanding the relatively simple math and reviewing some helpful tables. Lots of excellent tips and info on the game in general. Interestingly, the author relates some short antecdotes about he and his wife's adventures in the casinos playing Keno. It seems she, not the author, may have been the more successful player. I don't know if she followed his advice, but I'd love to read her book! Maybe this isn't the absolute and Compleat Keno but it is all the Keno reference book most of us "play for fun" Keno addicts will need. A good deal for the price.

I found the book to be very interesting and informative, if you have never played keno before, or if you are just starting to play. I live in Las Vegas and Keno is the only game I play. For me, purchasing this book was a waste of money. For one, the title, WINNING KENO. The book consists of formulas, odds, probabilities, etc., nowhere does it say how to win at Keno. The title maybe should have read MONEY MANAGEMENT WHILE PLAYING KENO. Another thing, like most people in Las Vegas (my opinion), I play video Keno. Of the 51 chapters or so, there is only 1 chapter devoted to video Keno. And, for the most part, I somewhat disagree with Mr. Cowles findings regarding video Keno. I am by no means an expert, but from my experiences, my conclusions are completely opposite of his. His theory is that it is completely random and that's it. My theory is that there are good and bad machines depending what part of the program they are in. Good in the sense that they constantly repeat numbers and patterns, and bad in the sense that they continuously give out scatterd numbers with no blocks (groupings). In any event, I would definitely never, never recommend this book to any of my friends or family, if they are already into the game of Keno.

It is hard to imagine a [price] book being overpriced, but this one is. If you have never played Hold'em at any level, this MAY be a place to start, but even for that it is totally inadequate. There are dozens of better choices available. Save your money.

I find this a very helpful summary of Texas Hold'em. I travel by bus to Atlantic City every couple months to play Hold'em and I carry this book along to review on the bus. I own a lot of poker books and have studied them all. However for a quick summary of Hold'em basics before sitting down to play, this book is what I use. The list of the five decision factors reminds me of where I should focus my thoughts during play. I like to review the tables and charts too.

This is an outstanding overview of Texas Hold'em poker. I wish I had read it before reading longer books on the game. Braids provides a compact and clear explanation of Hold'em and the thought processes needed for each stage of a hand. His discussion of the five decision factors is actually applicable to all forms of poker. The charts and illustrations are helpful. More complex books on Hold'em make much more sense after reading Braid's book. Also if you play poker online, having the chart on page 22 taped above your computer screen is helpful for knowing when to stay in a hand after the flop.

This book (book ? more like a pamphlet) is worthless. Nothing and I mean nothing of use here. I read both pamphlets All Slots Made Easier and All Slots Made Easier 2 and they both stink.

I actually won on slot machines, for the first time! I had my trip paid for when I flew to Vegas. The book provided a simple plan to make all the different types of slot machines easier, and this easy plan helped me when the money that I normally just donate to whatever casino I visit. It is very helpfuly knowing that your odds are pretty good--that you have a better chance to win money than all the people sitting around you. This book changed me from a table player who sometimes wins, to a slot player who always wins.

Wow!!! Thanks Gayle, you have made me (finally) a winner. Seemed that I attended casinos for the sole purpose of "donating" money - rarely did I ever leave with my pockets jingling.

Read your book and did I ever LEARN!!! Soooo very nice to leave the casino grinning from ear to ear. Well, not every time, but 70% more.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insight. And, please,, keep writing about any more tips that come to mind. You just may make me rich one day.

-a frequent winner, Kathy

I've read worse, but that's not exactly a recommendation.

I feel very mixed about this book. On the one hand the author's smug writing style and arrogant assumption of superiority grate (TJ Cloutier is a world champion and he doesn't write this arrogantly!). On the other hand, the book does offer some good advice on poker psychology and the attitudes one needs to win. It can also be quite amusing in places when Daniel tells some of his own poker annecdotes. I guess I'd say, if you have a tiny poker library and are looking to expand, this is probably not the book to go to; but if you already have most of the basic books, this could be a useful place to expand your perspectives.

As one who makes his living playing poker, I can honestly say this is a poker book like no other. It is no replacement for the basic literature on poker strategy. However, Mr. Daniel gives us a guide to playing poker on a personal level: "people poker." His advice on poker strategy, sizing up one's opponents, and sizing up one's self will be of use to poker players at all levels--beginner to expert. The book also includes an excellent set of appendices on poker odds, etc.. Finally, this book is not dry like most of the standard poker literature. (With all due respect to the brilliant authors of this literature, let's be honest--it can be a tedious, boring read.) The author's humorous, anecdotal style makes this book a pleasure to read. A real gem. Highly recommended.

After a thought provoking discussion of accepted basic blackjack strategy, the author presents his "Percentage Play" strategy (based on the frequency of cards in a 6-deck shoe), but doesn't back it up with any computer simulations or even stories about its use in actual play. Does the author use this system? Does he win when using it? You can't tell from reading this book. I acknowledge some of the weaknesses in the basic strategy that the author points out, but at least it is backed up by scientific and anecdotal studies. This book fails to present a viable alternative.

The author does not believe in counting.

His system is his own spin-off from Basic Strategy called 'Percentage Play '

It's not THAT far off from Basic to qualify it as whacko--it's well.. 'contrarian'---for lack of a better word. One gets the feeling that if every expert predicts a Stock Market crash, Summers would buy . . .

Example from Chapter 20 "Splitting 10's":

"Do you really want to know why I'm leaning in the direction of splitting 10's?
Because in a lot of casinos today they offer classes. On every occasion the instructor says NEVER DO IT...If the casinos say never split 10's that's exactly what I want to do."

Ok, so Summers has unmasked the International Casino Conspiracy or his math is way off.

The greatest departure from convention comes in his advice about playing against aces showing; Stand if you hold a 13.

Why?

Because the dealer has a 39% chance of breaking, 31% of having Blackjack , 23% of being pat and 46% that he's drawing and IF the player can escape the 31% chance of the dealer having BJ,
(How? Prayer?) then it is 2 to 1 that the dealer has to draw to his hand!

Somehow this is better, according to Summers, than having the player risk the 39% chance that he will be the one to bust if he takes a card.

Same advice if you hold a 12 against an ace.

Since comp sims, statistical tables or any other objective proof is not offered, there's only one way to find out.

Buy the book, take out a couple of millions and bust the bank.

Who knows? The old coot may be right . . .

I have never been much of a gambler... primarily because I didn't know enough about the science of the games to not be throwing my money away when I played. This book has made that a thing of the past ! I found it very easy to read and comprehend, and the strategies and insights can be used immediatley. This program works, and I am excited about the possibility of more work from Mr. Summers. This book is well worth your time and money !