Casino Gamble Talk The Language Of Gambling And The New Casino Game

Discover The Gambling Secrets That Every Pro Knows The 21st-century casino is a high-tech, fast-paced world complete with its own peculiar language and rules. Do you know the difference between a "boxman" and "boxcars"? How about when to "scratch" and when to "stand," and what a "puck" is? (Hint: it has nothing to do with hockey.) In this updated, indispensable guide, gambling columnist and consultant Victor H. Royer reveals everything you need to know about modern gambling—from the terminology and slang that's integral to casino play to profiles of the new table games, slots, progressives, multi-link, multi-game, and video poker machines. Casino Gamble Talk provides all the tools you need to maximize your gaming enjoyment—and increase the odds in your favor. Discover: How to parlay like a pro New games and eTable games Valuable tips on novelty table games such as Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, and Caribbean Stud How to get "comps" (free rooms, food, and tickets to shows) Which games offer the best odds—and how to play them to your best advantage Insider secrets of classic casino games, such as Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Baccarat, and Big Board Keno And much, much more Here is an essential gambling resource that shows you how to have the most fun for the least amount of risk, and walk out a winner every time. 95,000 Words

Beat The House With Tips From One Of Today's Top Pros Successful players know that Craps offers some of the best odds of winning of any casino game—but only if you know the tips and tricks the pros use! With the expert, easy-to-follow advice in this fully updated book, you'll learn: Why playing Craps may be your best bet at any casino How to virtually eliminate the "House Edge" Tricks some casinos use to lower your payouts Why all Craps games aren't the same How to find a casino that gives you the best chance of winning And much, much more! Through his nationally renowned gambling column, Victor H. Royer has helped thousands become more successful players, and he can help you, too! With his proven, step-by-step method, he takes the mystery out of playing Craps, from understanding the basic rules and etiquette to wagering strategies that can really increase your odds. You'll be able to play immediately, and as your understanding and confidence grow, you'll learn the nuances of the game and discover why so many professional gamblers think Craps is your best casino bet. If you'd like to become a more successful player, get Powerful Profits from Craps, because gambling is fun—but winning is better! 95,000 Words

You Can Win At Keno, And Video Keno . . . If You Know The Secrets! Some people say that playing Keno is like trying to hit the lottery—but those people never got the scoop on this ancient game from veteran casino insider Victor H. Royer! As one of today's leading experts on casino games and the gambling industry, Victor H. Royer knows how to shift the odds powerfully in your favor, and in this outstanding, fully updated guide he explains how anyone with a little patience—and his proven advice—can enjoy Keno more . . . and win big money! You'll learn the subtle differences between the "live" action of Lounge Keno and the slots-like lure of Video Keno; how to determine which games have the best chance of big payoffs and how to turn a small wager into big profits. Whether you've never tried Keno before or are a longtime player, you'll learn valuable strategies that can put more money in your pocket! Discover such insider tips as: Why all Keno games truly aren't the same When, why, and how to play straight tickets, way tickets, combination tickets, and king tickets How to make number "wheels" and groups for bigger profits Which casinos offer the highest paybacks Why Four-Card and Multi-Card Video Keno can be your most profitable game Professional gambler's secrets for better money discipline And much more! 120,000 Words

Booklist Top of the List Reference Source The heir and successor to Eric Partridge's brilliant magnum opus, The Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, this two-volume New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is the definitive record of post WWII slang. Containing over 60,000 entries, this new edition of the authoritative work on slang details the slang and unconventional English of the English-speaking world since 1945, and through the first decade of the new millennium, with the same thorough, intense, and lively scholarship that characterized Partridge's own work. Unique, exciting and, at times, hilariously shocking, key features include: unprecedented coverage of World English, with equal prominence given to American and British English slang, and entries included from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa, Ireland, and the Caribbean emphasis on post-World War II slang and unconventional English published sources given for each entry, often including an early or significant example of the term’s use in print. hundreds of thousands of citations from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, and songs illustrating usage of the headwords dating information for each headword in the tradition of Partridge, commentary on the term’s origins and meaning New to this edition: A new preface noting slang trends of the last five years Over 1,000 new entries from the US, UK and Australia New terms from the language of social networking Many entries now revised to include new dating, new citations from written sources and new glosses The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is a spectacular resource infused with humour and learning – it’s rude, it’s delightful, and it’s a prize for anyone with a love of language.

Internet poker offers the ideal solution for players who know the basics and are looking for a fun, easy way to get into a game. But with dozens of sites offering hundreds of games, how does a person pick the ones that offer the best - and most lucrative - gambling experience? Celebrated gambling columnist and casino insider Royer explains how and why online games differ from regular games and teaches readers to overcome common pitfalls and adapt to the specialised demands of online play.

Solid Advice From A Casino Industry Insider In this outstanding, fully updated guide to winning at blackjack, gambling columnist and consultant Victor H. Royer provides a wealth of tips and step-by-step techniques for enhancing the casino gaming experience and becoming a more knowledgeable and more successful player. With methods proven on casino floors around the world, he guides you through the basics of blackjack, from knowing when to split cards and when to stand pat to the finer points of betting for maximum success. Powerful Profits from Blackjack can increase your odds of winning and getting more enjoyment from every trip to the casino. Here are just a few of the valuable tips you'll learn: The truth behind Shuffling Machines—which are OK, and which to avoid, and why Includes a Modified Basic Strategy for your best advantage! Also includes a card-size Modified Basic Strategy that you can copy (print) and carry with you Why you should never split 10s—except in some Blackjack Tournaments The importance of "soft hands," and why casinos hate them How the number "17" can make or break your hand Why all blackjack games are NOT the same How to find a casino that offers you the best chance of winning And much more! Can This Book Give You An Edge? Bet On It! 134,500 Words

The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English offers the ultimate record of modern American Slang. The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer lively examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided. This informative, entertaining and sometimes shocking dictionary is an unbeatable resource for all language aficionados out there.

Written by noted gambling authority Victor Royer, this guide serves up everything you need to know to beat today's most popular casino games, from the old standards, like Blackjack & Craps, to the newest gaming innovations, like Video Poker. In clear, no-nonsense language, Royer guides you through the jungle of gambling options, explaining rules & odds, pointing out the best & worst games to bet on, &, most important, outlining the strategies essential to making you a smart & successful gambler. And he does it all without exhaustive, detail-oriented game theories, play analyses, & betting techniques that are of use only to the professional. Here, it's just easy-to-use, easy-to-remember info & advice. Endorsed by Casino Mag. Illus.