The demand for gambling generates interest in this topic among people who are not familiar with gambling. Experienced players and professionals are also interested in thematic literature. This reader base is a great reason to write a book.

Today, you can buy dozens of books on gambling topics on the Internet. Part of it has been translated into Russian, part is available in the original – in English, German, Spanish.

Stories, methods, teaching materials. The stories and lessons presented in such literature are entertaining and help to understand the nuances of the gameplay. Buying such a book often pays off: the beginner avoids mistakes, and the professional hones his skills even more. This literature will help our players understand how to play in a casino for rubles or another currency, and increase their chances of winning.

Gambling 102

This book is currently on sale on English-language websites. There is no Russian translation yet. Its author is Michael Shackleford, an American mathematician, risk assessor and financial analyst.

In 19 chapters, the author explains the principles of basic gambling. The information is presented in an accessible language (for those who speak English). The tips, systems, and strategies outlined here are designed to help beginner players get the basics and level up.

Bringing Down the House

The author of the work is American Ben Mezrich. This is his first known novel, published in 2002. After that, he wrote 4 more stories. The last one is Reluctant Billionaire about Mark Zuckerberg.

The theme of the book is how to beat the casino. This is a fiction novel, not a reference book. The plot develops around a group of students led by an MTI professor. They came up with and implemented a blackjack game scheme that allowed them to beat the Las Vegas casinos. The story is presented so interestingly that it forced Hollywood filmmakers to make a film based on this plot – “21”.

American Casino Guide: 2018 (American Casino Guide: 2018)

This is a reference yearly publication. Its audience is Americans and foreign tourists wishing to visit US casinos. The directory is full of useful information about all US casinos: prices for accommodation and meals, a list of games, features of various casinos. For beginners, the rules for games are given, explanations are given on the main strategies and systems. Coupons are attached to the publication, allowing Americans to save significantly when visiting a gambling house. The reference book has not been translated into Russian.

Beat the Dealer

This is a systematic guide to blackjack, first published in 1966. It is useful for beginners and people who are professionally interested in this game. It teaches basic card counting skills and system analysis. The author, American Edward Thorp, professor of mathematics, advises to apply the principles of his leadership in all spheres of life, not only in casinos.

New Complete Guide to Gambling

This book is a hybrid of a reference book and a fascinating story. She talks about the operation of the casino, the principles of gambling and ways to win. This background information is peppered with real life stories. The author is John Scarney, an American gambling specialist. The book is not published in Russian.

These 5 books are considered board games by gamblers. They develop, entertain, make you dream and think. With their help, you can play in the casino for real money, but first you need to make casinos minimum deposit. Use the tips given in them and win.

Fiction books about gambling

If we talk about fiction, where gambling plays an important role, then it is worth mentioning such works as:

• “Gambler” – a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, where much is taken from the personal gambling experience of the author, who himself was a famous gambler;
• “Red and Black” – Stendhal’s masterpiece of world literature;
• “Turkish Gambit” – a novel from a cycle of detective stories about Erast Fandorin by Boris Akunin;
• “Casino Royale” by Ian Fleming – a book about agent 007 James Bond (there is a successful adaptation with Daniel Craig in the title role);
• The Queen of Spades is a famous novel by Valentin Pikul.

Each item on the list undoubtedly has a lot of artistic merit, and often you will notice the peculiarities of the psychology of the players.

Books will help you better understand some aspects of the game, but without practice they will be useless.