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.

Shouldn't a good series include books that stand alone? Admittedly this is the first book I've read in the series, but I feel like I'm left hanging to figure out who these people are, and more importantly, WHY I should care. Not only do I find the characters flat and unmemorable, but the writing is downright juvenile, filled with not-so-witty cliches and forced one-liners. I didn't even know what Jake Hines looked like until the 57th page! Oh, and the plot development is painfully slow, as well.

"Five Card Stud" is a good police procedural. It features Jake Hines, a Minnesota detective, and a huge snowstorm. In the background are Jake's girlfriend Trudy; a whole cast of unsavory midwestern characters who have nothing to do but shovel snow, play the lottery, and dream up nasty things to do to each other; and a bunch of snowplows working day and night to dig everybody out of the storm so they can get on with hurting each other.

The result is a grotesque assortment of frozen corpses, and a logic-defying puzzle. It's an entertaining book to read from the standpoint of plot and action, and the local color is realistic and fascinating.

A good book.

I started with the first book (Triple Play) and thought it was good and really enjoyed Jake, so moved on to the second (Par Four). It was better. I love Jake! He is so efficient at work, but so vulnerable and unsure in his private life. The third book (Five Card Stud) is awesome and I can't wait for the fourth which I have ordered---in hardcover. I guess other folks have caught on to the good thing, too. Keep them coming, Ms Gunn, and we will keep reading.

i just want to know how to order your books i want one on how to beat the lottery

A comprehensive listing of "Wheels" or Covers for lottery players who might not have the time or resources to generate their own. Covers 2, 3 and 4 hits very well. Hopefully there will be a series 2 for 5 hits. Readers need to understand what a wheel is and how to use the listings but that is relatively obvious.

This is a decent book with some excellent basic rules on sweepstaking, but for the most part it's obsolete because it was written well before the internet boom, therefore excluding any discussion of how to enter sweepstakes and contests online. I can't say I'd recommend this book when there are many others out there that are more up to date.

The author is Ernir Asselin and this HOW TO BOOK

Hello Mrs. Gail Howard,
I'm Terribly Sorry To Tell YOU That, but I've purchased YOUR Book long time ago..
( please check your archive-order forms ) to identify my self as a purchaser..............!!!
I'm not just wasting my time. What is my Personal Opinion Gail. I used your " great "....
systems and THEY NEVER BROUGHT ME any LUCK. Never so far Gail. Never....
Since I've purchased Mr. ILIYA BLUSKOV'S Book, I have won twice just now.Yes,
recently in the last month . I did found out , Mr. Bluskov's Book is much, much, greater
Book than yours Gail. Cost me a Lot LESS Money to play almost the same systems.....
as yours, because Each One system in Mr. Bluskov's Book was made with the possible
100 % Mathematical Minimum, plus his upgrade ( Winning possibilities ) 4 each system.
Please, check this out. Buy his book, and You'll FIND OUT the BIG DIFFERENCE !!
You should " work " a Bit More Over Your Systems in the book in comparison with
Mr. BLUSKOV'S GREAT BOOK. Thanks Gail. AND THANKS MR. BLUSKOV $

ANYONE WHO SAY'S THIS BOOK GIVES LITTLE IN HELPING SELECT NUMBERS IS EITHER BLIND OR DID NOT READ THE BOOK. I STARTED OUT BY READING THIS BOOK AND PLEASE BELIEVE ME, YOU LEARN A LOT. YOU WILL NEVER PLAY THE LOTTERY AGAIN LIKE YOU USED TO. YOU GET TIPS ON NUMBER SELESTION, HOW TO AND NOT TO GROUP YOUR NUMBERS, HOW TO FIND HOT AND COLD NUMBERS AND I COULD GO ON AND ON, BUT READ IT YOURSELF AND YOU WILL SEE.

I THEN BOUGHT GAIL HOWARD'S BOOK OF SYSTEMS AND STARTED TO WIN SMALL SUMS OF MONEY. I BOUGHT A COMPUTER FOR THE KIDS AND DECIDED TO GET HER SOFTWARE. I THOUGHT IF I COULD PUT A GROUP OF FRIENDS TOGETHER TO POOL OUR MONEY IN ORDER TO PLAY A LARGER WHEELING SYSTEM, WE MIGHT STAND A BETTER CHANCE OF WINNING A JACKPOT. SO, WE DECIDED TO PLAY THE FLORIDA FANTASY FIVE BECAUSE A FRIEND IN FLORIDA COULD BUY THE TICKETS FOR US. WELL THE SECOND TIME WE PLAYED A SYSTEM, WE WON 1/4 OF 1.6 MILLION DOLLARS. AFTER THE FIRST TIME WE PLAYED, I WENT BACK TO GAIL'S BOOK"LOTTERY MASTER GUIDE" AND BRUSHED UP ON MY TECHNIQUE. WELL I GUESS IT HELPED.

A FEW YEARS LATER, MY HOME STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA STARTED A CASH 5 LOTTERY. WELL I LIKE THE CASH 5 LOTTOS BECAUSE THEY ARE EASIER TO HIT AND YOU GET ALL YOUR MONEY AT ONCE. SO. I DECIDED TO PUT ANOTHER GROUP TOGETHER AND PLAYED AGAIN. IT TOOK A LITTLE LONGER THIS TIME, BUT WE DID IT AGAIN. THE JACKPOTS WERE A LOT SMALLER, BUT WE WON OVER 40 THOUSAND WHICH WAS PART OF A 250 THOUSAND DOLLAR JACKPOT. THERE WERE 6 OTHER WINNING TICKETS.

IT ALL STARTED WITH "LOTTERY MASTER GUIDE". I SUGGEST THAT IF YOU BOUGHT THE BOOK, GO BACK AND READ IT AGAIN. YOU'RE ALREADY LOSING SO WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE EXCEPT SOME TIME. STUDY THE BOOK. GAIL HOWARD PUT A LOT OF TIME AND RESEARCH INTO WRITING THIS BOOK AND IT CAN CERTAINLY HELP IN MAKING YOU A WINNER. I'VE DECIDED TO COME OUT OF RETIREMENT AND PUT SOME MORE GROUPS TOGETHER AND TRY FOR MY THIRD WIN. BELIEVE ME. I'LL BE USING GAIL'S BOOKS AND SOFTWARE THIS TIME TOO. GOOD LUCK TO YOU. START USING WHAT GAIL CALLS SMART LUCK. READ HER BOOK AND YOU'LL FIND OUT WHAT SHE MEANS.

FRED GSCHEIDLE

I purchased "Lottery Master Guide" and " Lotto How to Wheel a Fortune". They are both fantastic books. I was " blown away" with the vast amount of tracking techniques that Gail Howard managed to uncover. I've been working for years programming my own system: I could have save a lot of time and effort if I had first found Gail's books and computer programs.

Basically, the message of this book is, "You can win the lottery if you just think positively about it." Which is ridiculous, of course. You can win the lottery even if you're a pessimistic jerk about it. Not buying a ticket is the only thing that disqualifies you from winning. The people who run the lottery systems don't know or care how you feel about it. Some reviewers have said this is a good book for changing your "life perspective". Whatever. I'm sure Amazon has a Self Help section with many books on that subject, and they probably aren't as deceptive as this book.

Bought the book thinking I might win the lottery but reading it gave me a totally new slant. This book actually helped change my life! It was a way to live..I became in control of what was to become of me, not dependent on someone else. Thanks!

He definitely tells you how to win the lottery, but he uses the lottery as a metaphor too. This is really a book about how to become self-reliant, and how to become conscious of living your life while in full control. In other words, he didn't preach like John Gray does, instead he gives you the tools to alter your own perception of your own life - and in the process make it be exactly what you want it to be. Including having as much money as you can dream..... I gave this 5 stars and I really mean it - this little book can help you change your life for the better.

As if the short, clipped, incomplete sentences weren't enough, this book is full of incomprehensible British slang such as: poncy git; obbo; and bint. But the best one of all is "pussy." It apparently means an old woman, but obviously has a different meaning in America. I finished this book because I always finish what I start, but I won't read any more books by this author.

Reading any book by an author who is not native to American shores requires a certain amount of perspective. Keating's book is quite intriguing and enjoyable, if you can keep in mind that all literature does not revolve around the United States.

This "mystery" begins with more than the usual tangle of coincidences. A female serial killer who is also a bestselling author witnesses the abandonment of an Alzheimer victim. She is being interviewed by a reporter who is the boyfriend of the victim's granddaughter. Oh, did I mention the winning lottery ticket? Nor is there any mystery, as the reader always knows who is guilty. There's a limited amount of suspense as to whether, how, and by whom the perp(s) will be brought to justice. And it's far from a typical "cozy". There are a few of the philosophical tidbits one expects from this author, but really, where's Father Dowling when you need him?

Rosa Subiaco is a world-famous romance/glitz author with the nasty habit of kidnapping lovers and then disposing of them--sometimes permanently. When Rosa sees a woman dropping off a man, she acts impulsively to pick him up, only to learn that 'Grandpa' has Alzheimer's disease and is too old and incapable for romance. Rosa decides to get her revenge on Edna, the woman who abandoned 'Grandpa' and to see what happens from there.

By the time homicide detective Egidio Manfredi is called in, the case has spiraled from a missing person to kidnapping and murder. Lucy, the old man's loving granddaughter, is buffeted by one loss after another. Yet Manfredi knows that the killer won't hesitate to kill again if she feels threatened.

Author Ralph McInerny has created a clever tale of disfunction, misplaced revenge, and an author to whom reality is a somewhat distant concept. SUB ROSA is a quick and enjoyable read--sort of a guilty pleasure. The novel does have its flaws--putting a winning lottery ticket in the old man's pocket makes the whole story less believable without adding much to the story. Also, I was surprised by the loose ends left at the end of the short novel. Does Alex get the girl? Where is Nick? McInerny's quirky characters make up for these lacks.

This book does an excellent job of explaining the various types of keno tickets. I was disappointed to find quite a few spelling and grammatical errors. I would recommend the book for beginners and for those players who are wanting to learn about "way" and "combination" tickets.

I didn't like Pot Of Gold at all! A single divorced hard working mom named Emma Goddard who is supposed to be so pratical and level-headed wins the lottery, she and her 17 year old daughter Emma are supposedly so close and Emma is supposed to be such a nice sweet girl. To me it seems that the money went to their heads and greed took over and Claire is going to blow all her money by buying too many expensive items too soon. They go on a cruise and meet two sleazebags, Quentin Eiger and his son Brix, soon Claire is involved with sleazy Quentin and Emma with equally sleazy Brix and she gets into drugs and becomes a nasty, rude obnoxious brat! Oh yeah, Clair later meets someone else, a nicer guy, but by that time I have lost all interest in this story and don't really care because I'm not enjoying the story and all the problems of the whiney characters, but I finish it anyway because I think maybe it will get better. I thought that both Claire and Emma were both airheads! I also didn't get the stranger Hannah who appeared at Claire and Emma's door claiming to be a long lost relative, why would she only appear with that claim after they won the lottery? She seemed like a con artist to me even if she seemed to be a sweet old lady. As for Judith Michael, I difinitely would have liked this husband and wife writing team to have explained this character, given an answer to who she was and what she wanted.

I'm glad to have discovered Judith Michael's books. I've read two and enjoyed both of them. There were a few parts in the book a little hard to believe! A virtual stranger, Hannah arrives at their doorstep shortly after Claire wins the lottery. She is welcomed into the home that same day and immediately becomes cook, counselor, and confidant for this mother and daughter. This was stretching it a bit... nowadays, would someone actually allow a stranger to become their housekeeper, caregiver, and confidant?? I don't think so!! But overlooking that, I thought the book was nicely written, with other characters quite believeable. Judith Michael is a good writer who keeps the story moving. It was an easy and enjoyable read. I find myself looking for other Judith Michael's books now. I would definately recommend this book to others.

Claire Goddard, a beautiful young divorcee, raising a teenaged daughter Emma, wins the lottery- a staggering $60 million! They both go slightly beserk,spending thousands on clothes and a huge amount for a beautiful house.From out of the blue appears an elderly woman,Hannah, claiming to be a distant cousin who appoints herself their housekeeper and gaurdian.When Claire and Emma take a cruise to Alaska, they meet father and son,Quentin and Brix Eiger who proceed to charm and seduce them. Emma becomes totally infatuated with Brix who introduces her to drink and drugs and suggests that she abandons her plans to go to college and becomes a model instead.Meanwhile Claire falls into a dangerous,subservient way of life with Quentin who dominates her sexually. Quentins laboratories are manufacturing a line of cosmetics which promises to be hugely lucrative but which in actuality, are extremely dangerous, to the point of causing blindness.I enjoyed the book as a good read but while I can understand a 17 year old being infatuated to the point of unquestioning obedience, I find it difficult to understand how a mature, intelligent woman who has her own huge financial security, could go along with this dominating monster,even for a while!Another point that wasn't explained was how they took a stranger into their lives, not even questioning the relationship--no one could be a trusting as that !