Gambling Books – Become a Better Player by Reading Some of the Best Gambling Books of All Time

On this page we’ve listed a selection of our favorite gambling books. If you have an interest in gambling and like to read, then there’s plenty here for you to enjoy. In fact, many of the books listed here are absolute must-reads for the avid gambler. Some of these can turn you into a consistent winner if you’re dedicated enough. All of them will at the very least help you to get the best possible value for money when betting and gaming. This is a list our best gambling books of all-time. It contains books about blackjack, poker, sports gambling, video poker, craps, roulette, slot machines, gambling psychology, casino tactics, and more.

Our Top Best Gambling Books of All Time

Beat the Dealer Edward O. Thorp	Gambling 102 Michael Shackleford	Casino Gambling For Dummies Kevin Blackwood	Bringing Down the House Ben Mezrich	Fooled by Randomness Nassim Taleb

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The number of books giving advice and building strategies for the games of chance is countless. Every now and then, a new one will be published, claiming it has cracked the code to bringing down the house and helping you beat the odds, but among these, there are a few titles that have changed the world of gambling forever and remain cult classics for both amateur and professional players. Here are some of the bibles of gambling you need to add to your library now.

Some of the best casino gambling books in our library


Beat the Dealer Edward O. Thorp Edward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations. A fascinating read and an indispensable resource for winning big, Beat the Dealer is the bible for players of this game of chance.	Gambling 102 Michael Shackleford Often recognised as a leading gambling mathematician, since 1995 Michael Shackleford has provided web users with accurate information on how to play a wide range of casino games. Gambling 102 allows you easy access to several strategies: Perfect if you’re looking to brush up on your skills. Gambling 102 is by far one of the best all-round casino strategy guides currently available. If you’re looking for mathematical analysis you can trust, then look no further than Gambling 102.	Casino Gambling For Dummies Kevin Blackwood Insider secrets and tips for maximising profits while minimising losses when playing all of the major casino games are just the basis of this comprehensive casino guide. In addition, Blackwood explains odds as well as detailing winning strategies, bad bets, how to manage your money and how to gamble online.
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Bringing Down the House Ben Mezrich Ben Mezrich tells the story of a cluster of MIT understudies and alumni class living a definitive nerd dream: using math to profit. The mystery is in group play, pooling a bankroll to smooth out the impacts of difference (there's no such thing as fortunes when math is your partner) and to give you a chance to utilize techniques that accentuate the experience and abilities of your colleagues.	The Video Poker Answer Book John Grochowski This is a landmark video poker complete guidebook. In The Video Poker Answer Book, John Grochowski gives his easy-to-understand insights in to how the machines work and the best strategies for attacking up-to-date variations on this casino standard.	The Frugal Gambler Jean Scott Casual gamblers will love this book. As well as some basic, but useful, casino game strategy it contains a ton of advice on how to get the best value out of the comp systems that all Las Vegas casinos (and other casinos around the world) offer. It has proved to be a real hit, and also spawned a follow up – “More Frugal Gambling”.
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Gambling Like a Pro Stanford Wong Stanford Wong is a very well-known gambling author. In this publication he explains the rules and strategies of a number of casino games. There are no promises of amazing systems that will help you win your fortune like some other gambling books. Instead, there is a simply a stack of useful information that is well written and easy to understand.	Beating the Casinos at Their Own Game Peter Svoboda Svoboda’s book about gambling is the kind of text that was openly written for amateurs, and as such it takes its sweet time to explain all the basics of each and every game. If you are looking for a starting point, for a gambling book that explains in simple words how to play and win at casino games, this book comes handy and covers all the bases.	Blackbelt in Blackjack Arnold Synder A masterpiece written by a legend in blackjack, this book seeks to educate players looking to win serious money at this game. All the tricks that one needs to know on how to become a professional blackjack player are hidden in the pages of this book.
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Sharp Sports Betting Stanford Wong This book discussed many aspects of betting on spots, and covers a variety of different wagering methods. You’ll need a solid grasp of math to get the best out of it, but it’s definitely a recommended read. It contains a number of sample problems, and the solutions, which helps to put a lot of the strategy into context.	Dummy Up and Deal H. Lee Barnes The glamorous world of casinos is seen very differently through the eyes of those that work in them. The author of this book was a dealer in some of the biggest Las Vegas casinos and he tells us stories from the other side of the gaming tables. It’s all very interesting stuff and a great insight into the life of a casino dealer.	Roll The Bones: The History of Gambling David G. Schwartz This is the most comprehensive narrative of the history of gambling ever written. It starts with a look at the first forms of gambling in pre-historic times and covers the topic through the ages right up to modern day internet gambling. It is a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in how gambling has evolved over time.
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Blackjack Secrets Stanford Wong For those hoping to master the art of card counting, this book not only discusses the technical aspects such as producing tables of strategy numbers and counting down decks, but it also details how to hide your activity with your behaviour and appearance. However, Blackjack Secrets isn’t just for the card counting maestros among us; it also includes interesting stories surrounding blackjack as well as a comprehensive guide to blackjack as a game.	Repeat Until Rich Josh Axelrad Players looking for an honest account of card-counting would do well to read Axelrad’s truthful account of life as part of a blackjack team.	New Complete Guide to Gambling John Scarne This guide covers every aspect of gambling at games of chance like the official rules, odds and house percentages. Every game and sporting event involving betting is reviewed and analysed with detailed advice and instructions on playing strategy.
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Fooled by Randomness Nassim Taleb Fooled by Randomness is the word-of-mouth sensation that will change the way you think about business and the world.	Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting King Yao This book by King Yao, author of the widely-acclaimed Weighing the Odds in Hold 'em Poker, should be used as a guideline to sports betting rather than a blueprint. The sports betting market changes and adapts quickly. The underlying principles shown in this book should help the reader adapt and continue to make good bets even when the market changes.
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