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Guerrilla Gambling
by Frank Scoblete
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Bonus Books (1993-10-25)
ISBN: 1566250277
EAN: 9781566250276
Dewy Decimal #: 795
Paperback: 339 pages
SKU: BX021-061019014
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Different cover artw but same isbn/publisher/date. Clean and shiny. Very minor wear, near new. Spine uncreased, pgs crisp, clean, tight, unmarked.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Guerrilla Gambling: How to Beat the Casinos at Their Own Games! offers players not only winning strategies but also wonderful techniques for getting more comps for less risk. It teaches you how to take advantage of the casinos without the casinos taking advantage of you.
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Customer Reviews
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One of the most worthless books on gambling you can buy!!!
Rating  (1)
Date: 2008-04-09
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I am not kidding! The only thing this book is good for, is if you need to start a fire. Judging by the way it reads, it probably wouldn't even burn decently. There is absolutely no worthwhile information in this book. It is hopelessly outdated to put it mildly. The gambling culture has changed a lot in the last decade and while there seems to be a shortage of up-to-date information, this book is worse than most.
What information it does contain is often incorrect. Frank Scoblete doesn't have a clue as to what he is talking about with gems like "I don't trust poker machines" "no one I know has ever won playing video poker over the long haul" Right, better to place your money on a drunk throwing dice at a table, I guess. There are tons of quotes like this where he is putting forth an opinion that is just plain incorrect. I could list dozens of them, but it isn't worth my time.
In any case, I have read and own dozens of gambling books that contain at least some useful information. This is certainly not one of them. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this joke. Unless you are interested in 30-some odd pages of definitions at the end of it. I guess he wanted to make the book longer. I really didn't need things like "bluff" defined for me.
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Breaks It All Down
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-01-13
This book is very good. Totally excellent! I was suprised that it contained such detailed information regarding the games offered in gambling casinos. Specifically it is really good on how to take advantage of the casino, and make use of the best advantages regarding best odds on the games. It is also truthful about other games and what you real odds are. I found this very refreshing, as some books seem to rely on luck more.
It's also very good on explaining comps. What they are. How to get all the comps you can. How to use them, rather than just going for the usual mugs, free meal, or towels. How to is big in my game, so I enjoyed the advice and stories.
All and all I have been impressed with this book, and the only thing I would say negative is it's challenged me to "bring" up my math skills.
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He's got the right idea
Rating  (4)
Date: 2005-05-16
26 out of 26 customers found this reveiw helpful
After reading this book about 4 or 5 times over, I've come to the conclusion that this is a decent book, and I emphasize decent. It isn't anything extraordinary or amazing, it is a solid book that teaches you how to gamble smart. The common misconception that people have when buying gambling books is they think they are going to get some magical betting system that will gaurantee them a win every time they step into a casino. Sorry guys, but that's not going to happen. The sooner you you realize that, the better.
What Scoblete does is he teaches you the basic fundamentals of all the general games(and some that I've never even heard of) and provides the best possible strategies for all of them. His sections on blackjack and craps are the best. So if those are your games(which they should be if you're a serious gambler) then I would highly recommend this book to you. Some people laugh at his 5 count pass and come strategy, but after playing it and researching it, I found that it actually works. What is most misunderstood about this system is that it doesn't help you win so much as it helps you avoid losing by not betting during cold streaks. All the math jockeys out there will tell you that you can't predict when streaks will occur, that a seven can come up at any time no matter when you bet, and by using this system it will not mathematically improve your odds, and they're right. BUT, at the same time, it will not reduce your odds of winning either since his system incorporates the use of craps' basic strategy anyway by betting the pass line and come and taking the odds. It merely stretches your bankroll so you can play for a longer period of time and, as a result, rake in more comps.
Finding a biased wheel IS the only way to beat roulette and it has been proven that biased wheels DO exist by testimonials I have heard from casino managers from several Las Vegas casinos. But it sounds like too much work for a game that is so hard to beat. Especially when you can just walk ten feet away and play craps for better odds. The chapter on the 'Day in the Life of a Guerrilla Gambler' is entertaining but I wouldn't go as far to say that you could make an entire movie out of it(like some of the other reviews have suggested), considering it's only 35 pages long and the average movie script is about 200 pages long. But Scoblete is an outstanding writer. The chapters on comps, gambling myths, bankroll management, and the ten commandments of gambling are very good. The chapters on roulette, baccarat, pai gow and video poker are adequate.(I didn't even bother reading the chapter on slot machines.)
There are two reasons why I gave this book 4 stars in stead of five. The first reason is that he has a 27 page chapter on all of the junky carnival games people play(caribbean stud, sic bo, super pan nine, etc). He explains each game in light detail, tells you the optimal strategy for it, and then follows it up by telling you to avoid playing these games at all cost. It just seems like a waste of a chapter. If you're suppose to avoid these games in the first place, you don't need to waste your time learning them. The second reason I gave this book 4 stars is because it has a terrible poker section. Scoblete makes it painfully obvious that poker is not his game of choice, plus poker is way too complex of a game to be taught in a simple sixteen page chapter. His poker section is only for severe amateurs. If you want to become a poker pro, I would suggest Doyle Brunson's SUPER SYSTEM and David Sklansky's THEORY OF POKER.
In conclusion, if you want to learn how to play quick and smart at all of the general casino games, this is a very good book and I would definitely recommend it(pro or amateur), especially for its price. I know this was a long tutorial, but I thank anyone and everyone who had the discipline to sit and read the entire thing, and I hope you found my input useful.
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A Must Read
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-09-22
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
This was my first book by Frank Scoblete and everyone should study this material before they enter a Casino. Frank will give you a good time and save you money. He is a great writer and the information is right on. Well worth the money.
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Beat the Casnos!
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-08-19
4 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book helped me incredibly understand the odds and help beat the casino at their games. I recommend it.
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