Reviews of gambling books, strategy guides, and educational resources
Edward O. Thorp's "Beat the Dealer" revolutionized casino gambling by proving blackjack could be beaten mathematically. First published in 1962, this groundbreaking work remains the foundation of card counting and advantage play strategy.
David Sklansky's "The Theory of Poker" presents the fundamental concepts that underpin all poker strategy. Built around the "Fundamental Theorem of Poker," this book teaches you to think about the game in ways that lead to long-term profit.
Ben Mezrich's "Bringing Down the House" tells the thrilling story of MIT students who won millions from casinos using card counting and team play. Part heist narrative, part gambling primer, this page-turner brought advantage play to mainstream audiences.
