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(BeatWebCasinos.com: A Shrewd Player

BeatWebCasinos.com: A Shrewd Player's Guide to Internet Gambling

Bill Haywood

Rge Publications, 2000-05-01

Price: $14.95

Keywords: Entertainment, Gambling, Puzzles Games

Reviews:

Good in 2000. Outdated in 2004
This is a good book. Don't get me wrong. But the misleading reviews obviously from the author's friends seem to detrack from the fact that this was a book written in 2000. Sure, you can still use the information contained within these pages, but if you do a bit of searching online, you'll find the same information needed to win elsewhere. If you have that information already at hand, I would suggest avoiding this book, since you'll find it overlaps on what you already know.

On a positive note, this book shows you how to deal with non-paying casinos that rip you off. How to write to them in a way that helps in getting results. If you're new to minimizing the edge of online casinos, then this book is a good start, simply for the sheer lack of books on online gambling out there. Otherwise, skip it if you're already winning.

Well researched, comprehensive
Given how quickly the online world changes, I was at first reluctant to buy on book on online gambling. However, Haywood's book more than met my expectations...very well researched (with FOOTNOTES no less!!) and up-to-date. Also, has very level-headed discussion on US laws as regards to online gaming as well as recent restrictions by banking/monetary industries.
He reviews the basics of the games, and basic winning strategies. The overall strategy however is winning by taking advantage on online casino's currently generous bonus offers. However, as I found out myself, there are some caveats to this, which the book goes into as well.
I highly recommend this to even the casual gambler who wants to waste a bit of time gambling 100$ online or someone who wants to put the time and effort into making money consistenly. Also, Haywood does not overstate his case...right from first chapter gives estimates of how much time and treasure you will need to have to make consistent money.
Great!!!
Although the information in this book is now a bit dated because technology and new internet things keep going so fast, it's still worth getting. The only really outdated thing is parts where he says to play two or three times what you buy in for. These days the rules for online casinos state a minimum wagering requirement and it's all done by computers so there's no need for cover betting like that. Anyways, back to my review... GREAT BOOK!!!! BUY IT!!!!! I am a college kid and I made a nice easy two thousand dollars in a couple months from online casinos thanks largely to teh helpful info in this book. I averaged a little over 30 bucks an hour with all teh extra play and time spent researching-- but still-- it sure beats other forms or working! I got to refresh my basic strategy and play blackjack and make money! It was great! You aren't gonna get rich quick or quit your job, but for some easy extra cash, this book more than pays for itself!!!
Don't go online without it!
An indispensable guide to online gambling. Haywood does a good job of explaining the pitfalls online gamers take. He reviews the distinction between "dairy" and "beef" casinos, the various brands of software, gaming portals, ways to win money, and equally important, methods of wagering to avoid. He explains how you can make bonuses last for you and make money. My only complaint with the bookis that some of the casinos he lists at the end of the book as "dairy" casinos offer small or no bonuses. Nevertheless, I would highly recommend this to any prospective online gambler. Good job, Bill!
Most honest gambling book written. Excellent!
This is one of the most honest books I have ever read on a gambling subject. The author lays out what it takes to earn money off of casino sign-up bonuses. If you think that you can just sign up, play some hands of black jack and cash out the bonus, you would be well advised to read this book before continuing, it won't work. First you will need a credit card and the ability to pay the bill as soon as the Casino charges arrive, as the author so honestly puts it, playing for bonuses and paying cash advance and interest fees won't cut it. However, I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject.

1) The author shows you what type of records you will keep to dispute payment claims.(A lot)
2) How to spot unsavory casinos.
3) What games to play to minimize the house edge (BlackJack, Video Poker) as well a very useful introduction to the games and strategies. Assume you will lose money on these games but your loses will be offset by bonus money.
4) A very clear explaination of variance and how to size your bets, best I've read anywhere. Worth the price of the book by itself.
5) How to handle disputes with on-line casino's to get results.
6) How to bet so you look like a gambler than a match-player.
7) A sample diary of couple of days of betting, so you see if this is really how you want to spend your time.
8) The potential pitfalls in earning referral bonuses.
9) Just about everything else you need to get started.

It's not easy money, but I believe the author gives you all the information you need to judge for yourself if this is a business you want to get into. Believe me, after reading this book you will see that it is indeed a business. Wish I could give this book a higher rating.



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