Gambling Information

Last Update: May 22, 2012

Learn about books on gambling and specific games.

Our list to high-quality websites that pertain to gambling.

My FAQ covers myths and facts, betting systems, probability, blackjack, craps, roulette, and more.

This section is for those who have never played a table game before. It will benefit everybody if you know the basics of gambling protocol before you sit down for the first time.

Glossary

Learn the definitions of many gambling terms.

The House Edge

Quickly find the house edge on several popular casino games.

Kelly Criterion

The Kelly Criterion is a bet-sizing technique which balances risk and reward for the advantage gambler.

Loss Rebates

by “G.M.” How to get the most value out of rebate-on-loss promotions. (PDF)

Money Management

Everything you bet is real money and anything in front of you is your money. Even the most cynical gambler is still bucking against the house edge.

Panama

The gambling scene in Panama City.

Phantom Bonuses

by “G.M.” How to get the most value out of these bonuses, which are more like a loan you pay back only if you win. (PDF)

Probabilities

Dice Probabilities — A breakdown of the probabilities when rolling 2 dice.
Poker Probabilities — The odds of any hand in lots of kinds of stud poker.

Promotional Chips

Discover the the value and optimal usage of promotional, match-play, and non-negotiable chips.

Quiz

Test your knowledge with this gambling quiz.

Standard Normal Table

Find the probability of a specific goal for a gambling session that involves simple bets.

Ten Commandments of Gambling

The 10 most important tips you need to keep in mind when it’s time to start gambling.

The Truth about Betting Systems

One of the biggest myths about gambling is that games of luck can be beat by methods of varying bet size to manipulate the odds.

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