Bookstore: Casinos and Gaming |
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Casino Guidebooks |
American Casino Guide, 1998 (Serial)
by Steve Bourey, Dewey Bryan |
Synopsis
The American Casino Guide taps into the huge casino-goers market by providing the money-saving, detailed information that is sought by the seasoned casino veteran as well as the first-time visitor. The book is jam-packed with detailed information on every casino/resort, riverboat, and Indian casino in the U.S. A special coupon section provides the reader with over 50 casino coupons that offer more than $700 in savings. 35
maps.
Paperback - 336 pages 1998 Ed. edition (November 1997) |
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Casinos Coast to Coast : A Complete Guide to the Best Hotels, Foods, Comps, Gambling and Entertainment Across
the Country
by Frank Deangelo |
Synopsis
Las Vegas and Reno were the only legal full-time gambling areas in the country 20 years ago, but now there are more than 200 legal casinos across the country, including Native American operations and riverboats. Casino U.S.A. evaluates all in terms of decor, customer care, food, services, and hotel arrangements, as well as tariffs,
accessibility, and gaming regulations. Vacationers will find all the best places in these pages.
Paperback - 256 pages (March 1998) |
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Las Vegas |
Las Vegas : The Best of Glitter City : An Impertinent Insider's Guide
by Don W. Martin (Editor), Betty W. Martin (Editor) |
Synopsis
An irreverent but whimsical book of lists showcasing the best--and most--Las Vegas has to offer. Whether pointing out the Ten Cheapest Places to Gamble, the Ten
Best Overlooked Attractions, or Ten Best Watering Holes, Don and Betty Martin offer hundreds of reasons why Las Vegas is one of the most-visited cities in the world. 10 photos. 15 illustrations.
Paperback - 224 pages (November 1997) |
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Complete Idiot's Guide to Las Vegas
by Rick Garman |
Synopsis
Quick & Easy Guidance so your customers will have more time to enjoy their trips and less time to rummage through pages of useless information. Heavy use of dynamic icons, maps, and indexes expertly developed by our
Frommers travel staff. Idiot-Proof Instructions so your customer will know when to go where and why, all without the stress of wondering, Will I get burned? Down-to-Earth Advice detailing the location by sights, hotels, restaurants, dos and donts, tourist traps, and time- and money-wasters to be avoided! Our new Complete Idiots Travel Guides have the advice and opinions that matter for the perfect idiot-proof trip.
Paperback - 239 pages (December 1998) |
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Frommer's 99 Las Vegas (Serial)
by Mary Herczog |
Synopsis
Vegas is booming--tourism has grown
91% since 1986! In 1996, Vegas hosted more than 25 million visitors, and the city expects to add an additional 23,000 hotel rooms in the next two years. Frommer's Las Vegas is totally up-to-date on all the latest developments in America's favorite entertainment mecca--and it's the funniest, most candid and outrageous Las Vegas guide on the market!
Paperback - 291 pages Book&Map edition (November 1998) |
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Tahoe : The Complete Guide to Year-Round Recreation, Lodging, and Dining in the Greater Lake Tahoe Region (Biennial)
by Ken Castle
Paperback - 700 pages 2 edition (September 1997) |
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Tribal |
Travel Guide to Tribal
Casinos in the Pacific Northwest
by Jim Roll, Martha Roll (Contributor) |
Synopsis
A guide to Northwest tribal casinos. Detailed overviews of facilities in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Paperback (July 1996)
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The Games |
Casino Secrets
by Barney Vinson |
Synopsis
Learn how to play every popular game in the casino, making the best bets and avoiding the worst. The
author's treatment of the games is easy, perfect for beginners as well as experienced players who'll enjoy a whimsical take on their favorite casino pastimes
Paperback - 270 pages 1 Ed edition (January 1997) |
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The Casino Answer Book : How to Overcome the House Advantage When You Play Blackjack, Video Poker and Roulette
by John Grochowski |
Synopsis
In casino gambling there's a house advantage built into every game. John Grochowski shows you how to beat that advantage and increase your winning
odds in three of the most popular casino games (blackjack, video poker, and roulette)
Paperback - 270 pages 1 Ed edition (January 1997) |
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The Experts' Guide to Casino Games :
Expert Gamblers Offer Their Winning Formulas
by Walter Thomason (Editor), Frank Scoblete, Henry Tamburin, John Grochowski |
Synopsis
Walter Thomason has selected a top group of professional gamblers to explain their skills in particular games. His own contribution is a chapter on the advantages and disadvantages of long and short play periods. The Experts' Guide to Casino Games offers
the best advice--and that extra edge--from the best players about all types of casino games.
Paperback - 256 pages (September 1997) |
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Trade Books |
Casino Operations Management
by Jim Kilby, Jim Fox |
Synopsis
From the publisher:
Starting with an exhaustive and extensive history of gambling, this original text will provide complete coverage on one of the fastest growing industries in the US - the gaming industry. This practical guide is
a must for anyone involved in the management of casinos and will cover all aspects within these businesses including regulatory control environments, the games, marketing, organization, cage operations, accounting and surveillance.
Paperback - 256 pages (September 1997) |
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The Gaming Industry : Introduction and Perspectives
by International Gaming Institute |
Synopsis
This is the book for anyone interested in pursuing or advancing a career in the gaming or casino industry, the ideal reference for hospitality students as well as professionals. Completely up-to-date
and reflecting current academic and technological trends in the field, as well as the legislative developments permitting gambling casinos in almost every state, The Gaming Industry. Covers the historical background and regulatory aspects of gaming; explores all facets of casino operations - from food and beverages to cage operations, auditing, marketing, and reporting; examines the mathematics and utility analysis of gaming, including all
newly introduced technologies and related practices for gaming and casino operations and much more.
Hardcover (April 1996) |
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General Interest |
Las Vegas Behind the Tables
by Barney Vinson |
Synopsis
A respected casino executive provides stories from the heart of Las Vegas: its people, pit bosses, presidents, pioneers, and the players who keep the town beating.
Paperback (December 1988) |
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How to Be Treated Like a High Roller : ...Even Though You're Not One
by Robert M. Renneisen, John Patrick |
Synopsis
Written by the president of Atlantic City's
Claridge Hotel Casino this immensely helpful little book shows you the best ways to get complimentary attention from the casinos you patronize. The fact is, every casino wants your business! It matters not whether you win or lose, only that you patronize their gaming tables and pull the slot handles in their particular complex. Robert Reinneisen's book explains the theory of casino comps, which offer everything from complimentary hotel
rooms, food, shows, and free limousine and plane rides to a free lunch for bus customers. As the book indicates, a casino's largesse is based mainly on customer "action" and length of playing time at tables and slots. In the past few years casino gambling in the United States has exploded dramatically. Las Vegas has seen phenomenal growth with the addition of new casinos and thousands of new hotel rooms. More states
permit riverboat gambling, and casinos are widespread on Native America reservations. The author has amplified his text to cover these new developments.
Paperback Rev&Updtd edition (June 1996) |
