Comments for Casino Gambling Secrets

Comment on The Winner’s Guide to Casino Gambling: Completely Revised and Updated by aa9ax@iglou.com

aa9ax@iglou.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:40:03 +0000

Having read a number of books on casino gambling, I find that Silberstang’s is the best. I always recommend to friends who are about to embark on their first trip to Vegas that it is essential to read a book first…and to UNDERSTAND it! I have given copies of Silberstang’s book to several of my friends, and recommend it to everyone.

Steve “JUNIOR” Sample

Comment on The Winner’s Guide to Casino Gambling: Completely Revised and Updated by Jewelsmom

Jewelsmom — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:10:19 +0000

I live in New Mexico where you can’t find a table with less than 5x odds on craps at the Indian Casinos. After years of marginal returns, my play is now much cleaner and profitable using Silberstang’s techniques (play the line & Come, w/max odds). The dealers love when we arrive at the table. I play on the line for the dealers with 5x odds, along with my bets. (The energy is unmatched when there are at least 4 others at the table hoping you hit your point!). I’ve run into craps dealers and they confirm off the record that the propositional bets are pure profit “CHUMP” bets for the house.

My husband is a PhD mathematician and agrees with the statitics and odds stated in this well written book.

Comment on The Winner’s Guide to Casino Gambling: Completely Revised and Updated by Frank Scoblete

Frank Scoblete — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:29:58 +0000

I read Edwin Silberstang's book a long time ago and I am pleased that his analyses and ideas are still around. This man knows the math of the games and he also recommends usually good ways to play. He understands the gamblers too and knows that most of them are looking for "action" which is really just "more losses."

Any gambling library should have this book.

Author of Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution!

Comment on Casino Royale by K. Harris

K. Harris — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:22:10 +0000

I like James Bond as much as the next guy. I’ve read a couple of Ian Fleming’s novels, have seen all the films (many in the theater), and have all the box set DVDs. I don’t consider myself obsessive, however, Bond to me has always been a bit of a lark–adrenaline style entertainment. From the serious Bond to the cheesy Bond, there’s always some action or outrageousness to admire. So I was mystified when so many people were absolutely indignant that Daniel Craig was signed for the role. I’m not saying I supported the ouster of Brosnan, I’m just saying I was pleased that a talented actor was taking his place. And the idea of rebooting the series wasn’t controversial to me, but an ingenious way to reinvigorate the franchise.

Now having seen “Casino Royale,” I stand firm in my opinion that Craig makes an excellent 007 (even though he’s blonde and not Clive Owen). He demonstrates a real brashness as the newly promoted Bond–defiant, cocky and tough as nails. But the character has many shadings which Craig pulls off effortlessly. The flirtatious womanizer, the tender romantic, the brutal killer, and the betrayed lover are all well played and believable. He inhabits Bond with a realness, a personality–it’s more than the casual quip, there’s something going on in his brain. But maybe Craig’s strongest asset is his physicality. Not only has he given Bond emotional resonance, but his physical presence make his action scenes and tough guy performance much more realistic.

The movie’s plot is somewhat superfluous to me–it’s a pretty standard setup. The film kicks off with a tremendously staged chase, however. The stunts and choreography are excellent–it’s exciting when necessary and amusing where appropriate. You know instantly that you’re in for a thrill ride. As we settle in for the main story, Bond meets with Vesper Lynd–played by Eva Green. Green is a good match for Craig, and her character is written well–their relationship can be surprisingly sweet. The major plot point revolves around a poker game which Bond must win. Within this card game, an interesting psychological contest is developed with the villain. I liked the blend of action and cunning gameplay.

The third act for me, while necessary to the development of Bond’s character, did play on a little long and held no real surprises. But that said, it was particularly well acted. Overall, I found the Bond reboot amazingly successful. Craig makes Bond human again and ruthless, too. Recommended as a solid action picture, and one of the stronger entries in the series! KGHarris, 11/06.

Comment on Casino Royale by MICHAEL ACUNA

MICHAEL ACUNA — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:27:52 +0000

There was never any doubt in my mind that Daniel Craig would make a sterling James Bond as I have seen most of his edgy, out of the box film roles in “Layer Cake,” The Mother,” Sylvia,” “Munich,” “Road to Perdition” to name several. Craig is and has always had weight, focus and importance on the screen. And as James Bond he brings all of these qualities to bear and “Casino Royale” is the better for it.

Many actors were rumored to have been considered for the re-inventing of James Bond and Daniel Craig was not a popular choice but his interpretation here should put all the naysayers at bay for Craig more than re-invents…he makes this part his own.

Martin Campbell (“Goldeneye,” “Beyond Borders”) stays clear of all the wham-bam, thank you M’am special effects of all the former James Bond films and concentrates on the things that make all films important: character, relationships and emotional commitment.

The James Bond of “Casino Royale” (it was the first in Ian Fleming’s series of books on Bond) has just been given the so-called honor of the “007″ impranteur and, though he has been an operative for a time, he is still considered the odd man out, the dangerous one, the one who will stop at nothing to solves his cases. On the surface this would seem like the ideal government spy but the operative word here is “government,” the biggest block of bureaucracy there ever is or was and as such “it” requires Bond to follow procedure as M (Judi Dench) reminds him time and again.

The Bond of “Casino Royale”is physical, violent, without too much conscience, sexy, fit: more likely to kick you in the groin than serve you a glass of White Burgundy. But this Bond also has a heart and, though he has a couple of dalliances with women, he makes a real connection to one in particular, Eva Green as Vesper Lynd. Though I would have liked somone with a warmer, cushier screen presence than Green, this romance also sets up what is to become of Bond, romance-wise for the rest of the Bond series of novels and, I assume….films.

The action sequences are personal and physical (the kind that you never saw Brosnan do) as well as excitingly staged and produced. “Casino Royale” marks a change of direction and focus of the Bond franchise and from the evidence on the screen, I would have to say it looks like the producers have a winner in Daniel Craig and a homerun in their first outing with him.

Comment on The Winner’s Guide to Casino Gambling: Completely Revised and Updated by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:14:28 +0000

As a casino dealer in Atlantic City I see people play stupid all the time. For the most part it is not because they are not intelligent, but they do not know how to play the games so the house has the lowest advantage over them. Siblerstang does an excellent job explaining how to play with the lowest house edge, but at the same time the book is a little outdated. It was only written in 1997, but in the craps section he talks about Binion’s Horseshoe in Las Vegas as the only place to offer 10X odds in craps. Last time I checked 100X odds is not too hard to find in Vegas, and 5X odds is not to hard to find in Atlantic City. Even with that said the book is more than worth the money. The next time you gamble and stick with what the author says to do and you find yourself ahead more often than behind you will be happy you bought the book. (And remember that gambling is a negative expectation game: You will lose in the long run! Do not gamble with money that you cannot afford to lose!)

Comment on Casino Royale by S. Carrington

S. Carrington — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:17 +0000

I saw this movie in the cinema and was eagerly awaiting the Blu-Ray release. After viewing the disc played back on my Panasonic BD Player and viewing on a 50″ Pioneer plasma along with the 5.1 LPCM soundtrack I can say that this movie blew me away. Not only is this the best Bond movie to date but the transfer on Blu-Ray disc is top notch. The picture is STUNNING to say the least with every possible detail replayed in crystal clear HD and the sound is unbelievable… If you are a fan of this movie and you have a Blu-Ray set-up then I recommend you order this title today if you don’t already have it in your collection.

Comment on The Winner’s Guide to Casino Gambling: Completely Revised and Updated by J. Turner

J. Turner — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:24:44 +0000

I purchased this book while attending a wedding in Las Vegas. I saw it in the hotel gift shop and did the touristy thing– I bought a book about gambling in Las Vegas. I’m glad I did.

Silberstang has written an easy to follow primer on the most common gambling games that you will find in a casino. His book covers the classic table games-blackjack, craps, roulette (both American and European versions), baccarat, and keno. He also explores recent casino additions-Caribbean Poker, Let It Ride, and video poker. Slot machines, casino operation, and credit are even discussed.

Unlike some of the drivel I have read about gambling, Silberstang dispels some of the myths associated with gambling “systems.” He clearly explains the games with examples, and gives the odds and demonstrates which bets favor the house (and by how much).

This was an interesting and enlightening read.

Comment on Casino Royale by Robert Owsley

Robert Owsley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:39:06 +0000

I loved the first Blu-Ray edition. I have not seen the Collector's Edition yet, but they have added so much more to this. I got this from the BluRay.com website....

*Bonus View Picture-in-Picture visual commentary with Director Martin Campbell and Producer Michael G. Wilson (BD Exclusive)
*"Know Your Double-O" - the Ultimate James Bond Trivia Quiz, a BD-Live enabled multi-skill level, multi-player trivia game (BD Exclusive)
Documentaries
*Ian Fleming's Incredible Creation - A remarkable look at the birth and continued success of James Bond, including never-before-revealed information about Bond's creator and the origins of 007.
*The Road to Casino Royale - The story of why it took over 50 years for the Bond filmmakers to bring Ian Fleming's first 007 novel to the big screen, featuring the amazing behind-the-scenes stories of the many attempts to make the film.
*James Bond in the Bahamas - A fascinating examination of the links between the the cinematic Bond and the Bahamas, with never-before-told behind-the-scenes stories from Casino Royale, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, For Your Eyes Only and The World Is Not Enough.
*Ian Fleming: The Secret Road to Paradise - A revealing exploration of the world of James Bond's creator. In this documentary, discover why Ian Fleming was drawn to the Bahamas, and learn the cinematic Casino Royale's unique link to an important chapter in 007's secret history.
*Death in Venice - A break down of one of the key scenes in the film.
*Becoming Bond - An intimate look at how Daniel Craig stepped into the role of James Bond.
*James Bond: For Real - A behind-the-scenes look at the ground-breaking action and the stunts in Casino Royale.
*Bond Girls Are Forever - An extended version of the 2002 AMC television special, with new footage and interviews of the new Bond Girls.

---Featurettes---
*The Art of Freerunning - An in-depth look at the freerunning chase and the freerunning technique with the sport's founder, Sebastien Foucan.

---Filmmaker Profiles: in-depth conversations with key creative forces behind Casino Royale, including never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage:
*Martin Campbell, Director
*Chris Corbould, Special Effects
*Phil Meheux, Director of Photography
*Gary Powell, Stunt Coordinator
*Alexander Witt, Second Unit Director
*David Arnold, Composer

---Deleted/Extended Scenes---
"Rescue & Recovery"
"Squandering Government Funds"
"Cricket Pavilion"
"Gettler Raises Bond's Suspicions"

---Storyboard Sequence---
Freerunning Chase -- Watch the storyboards presented in animatic form, or view them in comparison to the finished film sequence.

---Scene Deconstruction---
Catching a Plane: From Storyboard to Screen, featuring outtakes and never-before-seen footage.

---Music Video: Chris Cornell "You Know My Name"

---Crew Commentary: Audio Commentary with scene-specific comments and observations from many of Casino Royale's creative team.

Comment on Casino Royale by James Ferguson

James Ferguson — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:31:30 +0000

I was beginning to wonder if James Bond was dead, but along comes Daniel Craig to breathe new life into the role, giving us a lean, mean 007 that blows previous Bonds away. Martin Campbell went back to the basics, retooling Bond and giving him a much more physical presence, reminiscent of Sean Connery. From the opening sequence we see we are in for a real treat, as Campbell takes nothing for granted. He knows he has to earn the audience's respect, and he does with a thrilling chase scene in the chaotic urban center of an African republic.

Bond really comes across as a rogue agent in Casino Royale, stealing his way into M's apartment to leave her coded messages, taking risks that threaten painstaking operations and getting himself into jams that require MI6 to bail him out. This is a young impetuous Bond, overanxious and thrilling to watch as Craig fills his role with the energy of a stage actor.

There is also one of the best villains in recent years with Mads Mikkelsen as the cold blooded Le Chiffre. He heads an international cartel not so much bent on world destruction as on taking advantage of the chaos in which we live. He is a much more believable villain than Spectre and relies on much simpler methods of getting his piece of flesh from someone.

It is also refreshing to see Bond have a real love interest in Eva Green, not the usual banter that rings hollow. Bond is not afraid to expose himself in this movie, revealing a much more vulnerable figure than we have seen before.

MI6 also finds itself as a much more porous organization, capable of being infiltrated so that Bond doesn't know who to trust in key moments. All he has is the support of M, played to deadpan perfection by Judi Dench.

Everything about this movie is fresh and clean, including the opening credits. Bond hasn't looked this good since the early films in the series with Sean Connery. There is even an amusing scene where Bond wins a 1964 Aston Martin in a poker game, a tip of the hat to Goldfinger.

Comment on Casino Gambling for Fun and Profit by prodigywat

prodigywat — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:43:54 +0000

fuck you

Comment on the costs of legalized casino gambling in the united states outweigh the benefits? by Ranger4402

Ranger4402 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:37 +0000

There are plenty of books in libraries on this topic. I’ve read quite a few of them. Bad Bet is a good book on this topic.

Comment on the costs of legalized casino gambling in the united states outweigh the benefits? by LegFuJohnson

LegFuJohnson — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:22:15 +0000

You are going to use what some random person writes on a message board in your debate?

I can’t help you. I like gambling. If the costs actually do outweigh the benefits, I’d prefer not to know.

Comment on Casino Gambling For Dummies by Terry Logan

Terry Logan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:30:10 +0000

I was mainly interested in slots, video poker, & blackjack. Presented good info in an uncomplicated style. Also full of info for practically any other game that may be your particular choice(s). I recommend it VERY highly for beginners or the more experienced player!!!!!

Comment on Casino Gambling For Dummies by Mont Smith

Mont Smith — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:24:59 +0000

Complete and concise. If you want to know what’s going on inside a casino, this man tells you what you’re getting in for, and how to make the most of your experience. He explains the games, tells you the best way to win, and the chances that you might actually win. There is no judgement here. Just information, a bit personalized.

Comment on Casino Gambling For Dummies by Mitchell S. Friedman

Mitchell S. Friedman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:25:35 +0000

This is an excellent beginner’s book on how to gamble. The author stresses budgeting, strategies, and playing the house for your maximuym advantage. It’s a good read for anyone interested in the subject.

Comment on Casino Gambling For Dummies by DanP09

DanP09 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:33:21 +0000

Any new book on casino gambling has to contend with a shelf full (virtual or real) of other titles covering the same material, but in Casino Gambling for Dummies, Kevin Blackwood has done a masterful job of bringing a fresh attitude and informative approach that provides solid justification for another title on the topic. This is the ‘For Dummies’ brand at its best, tackling all the favorites, blackjack, craps, sports betting, as well as many meta-topics (like dealing with the IRS after a profitable run at the tables) with fact-infused, easy-to-read prose that will entertain and inform. People just entering the neon world for the first time will get as much instructional material as they can handle, from rules of the game to strategy. Seasoned gamblers will reap the benefits of Blackwood’s expertise and experience at the felt-covered tables around the world. There is particular depth in the blackjack section, likely a product of Blackwood’s long resume as one of the top players in the world. The organization is inspired and the writing is top notch, particularly the chapter on horse racing.

Comment on Casino Gambling For Dummies by B. Crandall

B. Crandall — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:14:01 +0000

I bought this after my first trip to a casino. I enjoyed myself there but understood that I could have had a better time if I knew how casinos worked. This book is great at giving a basic knowledge of how casinos work and educates you on the many different games and how to enjoy yourself for entertainment purposes. I highly recommend this book if you a planning a trip to a casino for the first time or if you’ve been to a casino and you would like to expand your overall knowledge and enjoyment. It has basic tips and strategies for all the casino games and is a good starting point. You can always delve further into the games that you like with other books, but this is a quality broad overview of casinos and their games.

Comment on Plans to expand casino gambling in MA by feymuz

feymuz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:56:26 +0000

fake and gay

Comment on 1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets by Murphy E. Smith

Murphy E. Smith — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:44:27 +0000

I bought this as a gift for my mother because occasionally she likes to go to the casino and play the slot machines. She really liked this book.

Comment on In casino gambling what is the money line and how does it work? by avocadoadam

avocadoadam — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:36 +0000

yea what the guy said above… plus is the underdogs and the one with the minus is the favorite…

Comment on In casino gambling what is the money line and how does it work? by LegFuJohnson

LegFuJohnson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:38:25 +0000

You mean sportsbetting?

If the odds on a game are +500, that means you bet $100 and win $500 ($500 profit, you’d get back $600)

If the odds are -500, then you have to bet 500 to win 100. If you bet 100, you’d win 20.

Comment on 1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets by Julie Swetlik

Julie Swetlik — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:45:46 +0000

This book gave me some new insights into the casino gaming world. It offers charts and well explained methods of how to play various games at a casino.

Comment on 1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets by Marilyn R. Williams

Marilyn R. Williams — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:41:43 +0000

Bought this book on the recommendation of Frank Schoebete (not sure this is the correct spelling of his last name), who is a gambling authority who said in his online newsletter column that this was one of, if not the only such type book he would recommend.

Comment on 1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets by Kevin Akitake

Kevin Akitake — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:07:32 +0000

for an absolute beginner or for a seasoned gambler, this book is easy to understand and is full of useful tips. the book is written in a numbered order 1 – 1000, with the tips broken down into chapters or sections pertaining to each facet of the gaming industry. I found myself reading this book two times over trying to remember as many tips as I could. A must for any first time casino tripper!