Popular Books on Casino and Gambling

At Riley Books, we stock a varied collection of hardback and paperback books relating to the category of gambling and casino. There have been many published works that look at the art of gaming strategy within the subject of casino. Despite the taboos that circulate the topics of gambling and betting, the act of taking part has dramatically increased, thanks mainly to the success and ease of accessibility to online casino platforms. Amongst our range of titles in this field, you will find there are many books both for professional and amateur players. Some are self-help books and guides to playing a range of casino games such as Poker, Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat. There are also fiction novels that have gambling and casino activity as a feature of the story. Here is a brief rundown of some of the more popular books looking at the subject of casino and gambling. _

Edward O. Thorp: Beat the Dealer. _

_The father of card counting, this book follows the ideas of the maths professor that looked at the theory of probability and the stock market. This book was written in 1962 and is still relevant today. Read about beating the house edge in blackjack, how card counting is made possible and discover mind-bending strategies that could help you achieve success in all casino card games. _

John Scarne: Scarne’s New Complete Guide to Gambling. _

_Hailed as the main authority on gambling, John Scarne was a gambling expert of the highest order. Starting his career as a magician, he became a master manipulator of cards and with his book looks at the odds of play, official rules and percentages. This title covers every subject from roulette to sports betting and gives plenty of strategical advice for every option. _

Wilbert Gerrard: The Casino. _

_The fourth and final novel from Wilbert Gerrard looks at the gaming perspective of the house, why casinos put up the risk of losing millions if a number of players manage to win big. This is a tour de force of Vegas nightlife and a very interesting look at what goes on behind the scenes of the games and casino. _

Ian Hilsop: Blackjack the Guide 2018. _

_Ian Hilsop’s guide is both an eye-opener for beginners to the game of blackjack and for seasoned professionals. Ian was a professional blackjack player back in the late 70s and offers a _blackjack rules_ to not only win, but to understand why this game comes with one of the best odds of all casino games. A great starter for any player looking to learn about blackjack in its entirety. _

Douglas Mcleef: Hi or Low? _

_This companion is about card games, looking at baccarat, poker and blackjack. The book is a bible for a player wishing to learn strategies within each subject. The book was released in 1973 and later reissued in ’85 with updated text and also came as an audiobook. _

Patrick E. Edwards: Manning the Markets. _

_There aren’t too many sports betting books available compared to traditional casino games. Here Patrick E. Edwards looks at the rise of sports betting since 2010 and gives a complete social study on what is the UK’s most popular form of betting. He discusses failed bets, turning points in games, horse racing, football and loads of antidotes from his experience and those he met along the way. _

Patrick Veitch: Enemy Number One. _

_In his 7th book to date, Patrick Veitch recounts his time as a professional and very successful gambler. He was the bookie tormentor and amassed a £10 million fortune in just 8-years of playing. Learn how he did it and what he experienced during his time as the most feared punter in sporting history. _

Steve Budin: Bets, Drugs and Rock ‘n Roll. _

_This is an Autobiography of Steve Bundin, creator of the first sports betting company and revolutionised the entire industry. Packed with bribes, hookers, drugs, and sport, this book is the history book of bookmaking and how millions had been made through one simple idea. _

Michael Jefferies: The Suicide King. _

_This fiction novel centres around an alcoholic gambler that has a passion for poker and risk. This is about the rise to success and beyond with no satisfaction in the process. “Money, can buy you food in any restaurant in any town, but I’m always sat alone.” Dark times for a man at the top that can’t seem to make his way down. _

Janice White: The Dark Side of the Suit. _

_Fiction writer, Janice White mixes up politics and illegal casinos. This is a damning look at gambling laws all neatly packed into a thriller subtly based on real politicians back in 1987. This was the first ‘casino’ book that was tackled by a female author who was braver than most for her no-holds-bar approach to corruption. _

Al Knight: The Gamblers Joke. _

This comic-book is a powerhouse of action and stunning animation. The story is part villain and part morality. The Gambler is the centrepiece of this title and his method of madness is to let his victims try and luck their way out of death. Risk and chance, just how the Gambler likes it, but not for those who take on the gamble.

Casey Webb: A Man for All Seasons. _

_A sporting bible that gives football fans a huge history of sporting fixtures of the past and what the odds were at the time. A wonderful look at missed opportunities, crazy results, massive wins and some cleaver notes on why many of the results could have easily been predicted. _