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'An electrifying account of gambling addiction ... compelling' - The Times 'Searingly honest ... should be in the hands of anyone who has eyed a bet' - Daily Mail 'A remarkable piece of work' - The Cricketer With a foreword by Marcus Trescothick...

__________________The bookies always win. But one man has been proving them wrong for four decades. In the summer of 1975 Barney Curley, a fearless and renowned gambler, masterminded one of the most spectacular gambles of all time with a racehorse called...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780973105216Author Reiner KniziaFormat PaperbackImprint Blue Terrier PressPublisher Blue Terrier PressWeight(grams) 227g

A New York Times bestseller In a remarkable career, Edward O. Thorp rose up from nothing to become a professor at MIT, invented card counting and the world's first wearable computer, beat the casinos of Las Vegas at blackjack and roulette, then became...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780809045990Author William PoundstoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 408Imprint Hill & WangPublisher Hill & WangWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 140mm *...

Tony 10 was the online betting username of Tony O'Reilly, the postman who became front-page news in 2011 after he stole EURO1.75 million from An Post while he was a branch manager in Gorey, Co. Wexford. He used the money to fund a gambling addiction that...

Almost everyone is familiar with Monte Carlo's association with gambling, and its famous Casino. Many may also have come across the Monte Carlo fallacy, so-called after the Casino's roulette wheel ball fell on black 26th times in a row, costing players,...

Invitations to John Aspinall and John Burke's illegal gambling parties were the most sought after in 1950s London - only the wealthy and well-connected were allowed past their door. When the police finally arrested them, Aspinall and Burke challenged the...

A psychotherapist and pool columnist breaks new ground by applying good science to the mental game of billiards and gives invaluable insight on competitive play.Reviews"Nothing better. . . has ever been done on pool's mental game.' --George Fels,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547086125Author L Jon WertheimFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Mariner BooksPublisher Mariner BooksWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm *...

The most fun you can have learning Texas Hold'em (and we ain't bluffin') Playing Texas Hold'em is about the most fun you can have with two cards in your hand. Navigating the slang, rules, and intricacies of the game can be challenging, though. With...

An anecdote-driven narrative of the classic footballer's 'DOs and DO NOTs' from the ever-popular Arsenal legend and football pundit Paul Merson, aka 'The Merse'. When it comes to advice on the pitfalls of life as a professional footballer,...

Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies is packed with information that teaches you the ins and outs of the racetrack. You'll learn how to improve your odds, avoid common betting mistakes, and just plain have fun at the races. This is a spectator's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781880685426Author Dan HarringtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 438Imprint Two Plus TwoPublisher Two Plus Two

Take control of your habit and your life!Struggling with a gambling habit? If you feel that a 'flutter' has evolved into something out of your control, this indispensable book is for you. This self-help manual uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788401848506Author John Von NeumannFormat PaperbackPage Count 660Imprint InterbooksPublisher InterbooksWeight(grams) 866gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 34mm

Britain's foremost writer on crime turns to the disappearance of Lord Lucan. The basis of the upcoming ITV drama, Lucan, starring Rory Kinnear and Christopher EcclestonFor over thirty years, John Pearson has provided us with literary exposures of some of...

A Racing Ready Reckoner One of the most comprehensive and useful ready reckoners ever published and, with a simple guide to settling bets which explains the short cuts and systems used by the professional bet settler, there is no bet that a Gentleman...

Earn comps and avoid big losses Bet wisely, beat the house, and bring home the bucks! Crazy about casinos, but worried about losing your shirt? Relax! This hands-on guide is filled with insider secrets and tips for maximizing winnings and minimizing...

Real life all too rarely offers stories that are quite as satisfying as fiction. Bringing Down the House is one of the exceptions: a real-life action thriller oozing with money, sex and some extremely dodgy dealing... Cheating in casinos is illegal;...

THE METHOD, A whole new betting concept on horse racing. Finding winners at horse racing can be such a precarious task because we do not know where to find that starting point. THE METHOD, so aptly named, is the book that will give you the starting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394703107Author Edward O. ThorpFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780979184567Author Francis V ZappaFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint CrossFire Pub.Publisher CrossFire Pub.Weight(grams) 145g

BIG DEAL is the mesmerising story of a year spent by bestselling biographer Anthony Holden in the tough world of the professional poker player. He spent days and nights in the poker paradise of Las Vegas, in Malta and Morocco, even shipboard, mingling...

Punters have never had it so good. In a world of rapidly progressive technology and ever-changing ways to bet, the days of punting solely in the betting shop and on the racecourse are long gone. Since the invention of Betfair in 2000 and the mass move...

People have been gambling, in one form or another, for as long as history itself. Why? Money, entertainment, escape and a desire to win are all traditional explanations. Arguably, however, these are secondary considerations to a higher order purpose: a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781880685433Author Dan HarringtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 394Imprint Two Plus TwoPublisher Two Plus Two

'An electrifying account of gambling addiction ... compelling' The Times 'Mesmerising, superbly written story of despair, decline and redemption ... should be in the hands of anyone who has eyed a bet' Daily Mail 'An extraordinary story ... vital...

Few people manage to make money from gambling; fewer still make a living from it. Written for hardened and novice sports bettors alike, Joseph Buchdahl's Fixed Odds Sports Betting examines, through various numerical techniques, how fixed odds punters may...

Titanic Thompson is the rollicking true story of one of the most charismatic characters in twentieth-century America. Travelling only with his golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash, this is the legendary tale of a man who was married...

During the early twentieth century, professional gamblers were such a scourge in the smoking rooms of trans-Atlantic passenger liners that White Star Line warned its passengers about them. In spring 1912 three professional gamblers travelled from the USA...

A reprint of one of the classic volumes on racetrack efficiency, this book is the only one in its field that deals with the racetrack betting market in-depth, containing all the important historical papers on racetrack efficiency. As evidenced by the...

Gamblers have been trying to figure out how to game the system since our ancestors first made wagers over dice fashioned from knucklebones: in revolutionary Paris, the 'martingale' strategy was rumoured to lead to foolproof success at roulette ;...

Gambling is everywhere, on our TVs and phones, on billboards on our streets, and emblazoned across the chests of idolised sports stars. Why has gambling suddenly expanded? How was it transformed from a criminal activity to a respectable business run by...

The most complete guide ever to taking up poker and winningComprehensive and easy to follow, The Mammoth Book of Poker enables even those new to the game to begin and win at home, in casinos, in tournaments and online. Written by leading card games...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060575120Author Ben MezrichFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Is this the right book for me?Do you want to make smart choices and win at the track?Whether you are a novice better or an experienced punter, it has all the tips and advice to help you spot a winner and enjoy this popular national pastime. This new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983959755Author Jared TendlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 187Imprint Jared Tendler, LLCPublisher Jared Tendler, LLCWeight(grams) 318g

Most people playing online poker think they are winning players when they're actually losing month after month. But, if you have basic knowledge of the game and follow Paul Mendelson's techniques, you can ensure that you win regularly and consistently. ...

The story of Paddy Power's growth from a small chain of Irish bookies to the biggest gambling company in the world. Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power, is the largest gambling business in the...