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Learn When To Hold ''Em And When To Fold ''Em. . .Poker has never been hotter, with the World Series of Poker and celebrity tournaments flooding television screens and online poker rooms drawing millions of visitors every month. While the basic rules of poker are fairly simple, learning how to win can be a challenging—and potentially expensive—experience for novice players. Updated with the latest information, this essential guide from renowned casino insider Victor H. Royer reveals what it takes to more consistently profit from real-life situations. Here you''ll find practical, easy-to-apply lessons to help achieve better, more consistent results when playing at the casino, in a local tournament, online, or just in a casual Friday night game with friends: An easy-to-use odds chart for starting handsRules and techniques for Texas Hold''Em, stud poker, Omaha Hi-Lo, and othersThe lowdown on low- and middle-limit cash gamesHow to play in tournaments both small and largeThe ins and outs of playing onlineThe newest poker games, including Badugi, Badacey, mixed games like H.O.R.S.E., and more!A smart player is a strong player—let Powerful Profits from Poker put you on the winning path.

Adapt Your Poker Strategy For Tournaments—And Reap The Rewards!When novices won the World Series of Poker in 2003 and 2004, the word was out: you didn''t have to be a pro to take the big prizes from even the toughest poker tournaments. Casinos across the world pulled out slots and put in tables, and thousands of new tournaments have sprang up almost overnight on the Internet. Victor H. Royer, world-renowned gambling columnist and author, can get your tournament game where it needs to be—whether you''re an average player in a card room or a novice in front of your computer. Royer shows how the smart players learn to adapt their strategies to beat those who are still using older methods. Updated with the latest information, this book will teach you how to: Bring your game up to tournament levelsAvoid common pitfalls of poker tournamentsCompete at poker tournament speedsFind the best online tournaments and satellitesPlay all forms of tournament poker, including H.O.R.S.E., Badugi, and Big OIf you''re ready to step up to the tournament level, Powerful Profits from Tournament Poker is ready to take you there?and to show you how to win!134,500 Words

The Games Are Virtual—The Profits Are Real!With increasing availability, 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 how do you pick the sites that offer you the best—and most lucrative—gaming experience? Updated with the latest information on the latest games, Powerful Profits from Internet Poker is the all-in-one guide to getting the most out of online poker, featuring outstanding advice from celebrated gambling columnist and casino insider Victor H. Royer. Here is the first book to answer the real questions posed by real Internet players, including: What are the applicable Internet gambling laws and how do they affect me? Does my state allow Internet poker? Updated strategies for U.S. Internet Poker, and how to play profitably Which international Internet poker sites are still operating? Is it safe? Can I be cheated? How? –and much more!Whether you''re an enthusiastic amateur or a seasoned player, this indispensable guide will provide everything you need to enhance your enjoyment of the game, improve your skill, and reap powerful profits.112,000 Words

A Proven Game Plan From A Casino MasterIn today''s casinos, video poker is the most popular game on the circuit—and the only one you can beat with consistency. No one knows its ins and outs better than Victor H. Royer. An insider and the author of more than fifty casino reports, he''s the man the gambling houses turn to for advice. Now Royer shares trade secrets in a clear step-by-step guide that will enable you to up the odds for triumph at video poker, no matter which version you play! In this updated edition you''ll learn: How to tell which is the best machine or game just by looking at itHow the games workThe latest innovations in video poker machinesHow and why paybacks are changedWhich ploys casinos use to lure the unawareHow to avoid common pitfallsFor the first time—the actual payback percentages of all the most popular video poker machines and games . . .Plus much more.Want To Beat The Odds? This Is The Book For You!

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

Stack The Odds In Your Favor . . . And Walk Away A Jackpot Winner! The slot floor of the 21st century is vastly different from what it was just a few years ago. You can increase your winning percentages in today''s high-tech world of computerized slots if you understand how they work—and how to make them work for you. With 98 percent of today''s casino visitors playing slots at least once, the casinos are raking in an incredible $350 billion annually. Fully updated, this indispensable book gives you the tools you need to cash in on some of the profits. Discover: Why some slots pay more—and which machines pay the mostThe best way to measure your win potentialHow to set loss and win limitsWhy playing maximum coins is important on most machinesWhy "old-time" three-reel machines can have a better payoutThe RNG—what it is and how it worksThe insider secrets of the machine''s programmingHow to recognize when you''re in a pay cycle—and when you''re notAnd much, much moreTested Strategies From A Leading Casino ExpertIn this guide, noted casino consultant and gambling authority Victor H. Royer shares his secrets. Using his proven techniques, you''ll learn how to make informed choices in today''s technology-fueled casinos, avoid common pitfalls and gimmicks, and select the best games. Whether you''re playing reel spinners or multi-denominational video slots, you''ll go home with more money than you brought in!120,000 Words

Improve your odds every time you play! Video slots can be an exciting and profitable alternative to traditional slot machines, especially for those who know the right wagering strategies. In this updated guide, nationally renowned gambling columnist and casino insider Victor H. Royer offers outstanding advice for improving your odds at video slots. He explains how to play the most common video slot games in the casino and exactly how to maximize your chances of success with each. Pick up insider tips for such casino favorites as Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks. No matter which game you choose, the odds of winning consistently can be dramatically improved through proper playing technique. You''ll learn: Why all video slot games are not alike! How to determine which games and machines offer the best odds of winningStrategies for maximizing potential payouts while minimizing potential loss How to avoid common mistakesSmart and simple advice for money management And many more tips for increasing your odds! This essential guide also includes a fun and informative video slots quiz and complete payout tables for 20 of the casinos'' most popular video slot games. From Royer''s proven "Keys to Winning" strategies to uncovering games with the best bonuses and even navigating the EZ Pay® TITO—ticket in, ticket out Ticket System, you''ll be better prepared than ever before. When it comes to video slots, knowing more means winning more—so let this book make you the smartest player on the floor.106,000 Words

Beat The House With Tips From One Of Today''s Top ProsSuccessful 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 casinoHow to virtually eliminate the "House Edge" Tricks some casinos use to lower your payoutsWhy all Craps games aren''t the sameHow 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

Solid Advice From A Casino Industry InsiderIn 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 whyIncludes a Modified Basic Strategy for your best advantage!Also includes a card-size Modified Basic Strategy that you can copy (print) and carry with youWhy you should never split 10s—except in some Blackjack TournamentsThe importance of "soft hands," and why casinos hate them How the number "17" can make or break your handWhy all blackjack games are NOT the sameHow 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 Insider''s Guide To Playing—And Winning—Like A Pro!Some say gambling is a "tough way to make an easy living". . .but that''s only if you let Lady Luck determine your fate. Victor H. Royer has authored more than fifty casino reports, and his trade secrets and step-by-step techniques will enhance your gaming and fatten your bankroll. This fully updated, comprehensive guide contains professional tips and never-before-revealed strategies for Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Roulette, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Casino Liver Poker (Texas Hold ''Em and Seven-Card Stud), Casino War, Progressive Caribbean Stud, including games like Double Down Stud, Three Card Poker, Caribbean Draw, and Super Nines. Discover: Why Baccarat and Mini-Baccarat are among the most lucrative—and underplayed—gamesWhich Roulette bets offer the highest short-term profitsWhen—and when not—to Let It RideCrucial differences between European and American RouletteTips for selecting your high and low hands in Pai Gow Poker Which casinos offer the best variations and payouts on each game The importance of seat selection in Let It Ride and Caribbean StudGuidelines for calculating your optimum bankrollAnd much, much more!Want to walk away a winner? This is the book for you! 89,500 Words

Insider Tips For Beating The Best Games On The Net Internet gambling is the hottest thing in gaming, with tens of millions being wagered every day around the world. For many players, success will be elusive, but for those in the know, the odds of winning consistently can be dramatically improved. Here, nationally renowned gambling columnist and casino insider Victor H. Royer offers fully updated, outstanding advice on what to do when you''re ready to try your luck online. He explains where to go, what to expect, and how to maximize your chances of success using his 6-part "Keys to Winning" strategy. With Royer as your guide, you''ll confidently navigate the world of online casinos and poker rooms, have more fun, and win more often. You''ll learn: Why all online casinos are definitely NOT alike How to find a reputable Internet wagering siteWhich online games offer the best odds of winningWhat are the top online casinosPlus, you''ll pick up insider tips for such Internet casino favorites as: Keno Cyber Slots Craps Sic Bo Money Wheel Baccarat Roulette Cyber Bingo And more!Because there''s such a high turnover among casino sites, Royer has streamlined and generalized the principles in this book to ensure that they remain relevant for the long haul and can be applied to play in any online casino at any time. Keep this invaluable reference handy as your go-to guide for tapping into the powerful profits that are only a mouse click away!112,000 Words

You know the basics—now learn the pros'' secrets!It is possible to win big at casinos. But to win consistently and walk out richer every time, you need more than luck and basic game smarts—you need the kind of insider knowledge that only a pro like gambling authority and casino consultant Victor H. Royer can provide. In this updated edition of Powerful Profits: Winning Strategies for Casino Games, the man the gambling houses turn to for advice puts his experience to work for you. You''ll learn how to beat the casinos by attacking each game at its weakest point, giving you the maximum profit in the shortest amount of time. Discover: Updated strategies for BlackjackPowerful new strategies for Roulette, Craps, Slots, Pai Gow Poker, Let It Ride, and other popular casino gamesHow to clean up in short-term wins instead of always relying on bankroll-consuming "long-haul" percentagesWhy traditional strategies like card counting no longer work on many Blackjack games and tablesHow to manage your profits to ensure that they stay yoursAnd much more!Brand-new strategies even the casinos don''t know about!Based on more than twenty years of research and play—including more than nine million hands of Blackjack—these methods will give you the edge that turns a serious player into a professional gambler. If you ever wanted to know how to play for profit and win, this is the book for you.117,500 Words

Discover The Gambling Secrets That Every Pro KnowsThe 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 gamesValuable tips on novelty table games such as Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, and Caribbean StudHow to get "comps" (free rooms, food, and tickets to shows) Which games offer the best odds—and how to play them to your best advantageInsider secrets of classic casino games, such as Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Baccarat, and Big Board KenoAnd much, much moreHere 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

The Future is Now!Twenty-first century casinos are nothing like the classic dens ofthe Rat Pack erathe days of Elvis and Liberace and the Mobin the movie Casino. Todays world of slots, and all casino gaming,is as up-to-date as everything else in Las Vegas. The newslots are sophisticated and computerized machines that offer excitement,entertainment, and frequent paysif you know whatto look for and how to play these new machines when you arriveat the casino....and before you start spending your money.In This Book You Will Find More than 100 photos of the newest and best slots. How to find the best games and machines. How to play the newest slotsbefore using your own money.