SpiderMan: Gambling Novels

[thanks4thefish]

BJ Autumn is more intimate than BJ Diary which is a little dry. I think they're both wothwhile books, especially for part time pro's or people just starting out. They give you a good idea of what you're in for, what to expect. Although it can get a lot worse, as I can currently
testify

For good 'war stories' you can't go past Uston's books.

As pure novels go, I've read Einstein's 'BJ Hijack' which I found pretty average. I found the premise of the betting system annoying. The hero plays two hands, one small bet & one big bet in order to help overcome the house edge? He counts too, but there is an undisclosed reason why betting this way works, (not cover- which I could accept)

What I really liked was Ian Andersen's 'The Big Night'. Strictly a novel it is very readable.
Unpretentious, the characters are distinct & interesting. The methods of extracting money from the casino are entertaining although the time frame, especially for the counting part of the rip-off is much less than would be required.

A great no-brainer novel. Don't have to think too hard, little danger of getting the characters
confused. Some nice twists. A great B grade novel, written by a true pro.

[Random Poster]

Anybody read Bob Dancer's novel yet ("Sex, Lies, and Video Poker")?

> BJ Autumn - Reads like a trip report. A
> really, really long trip report. If nothing
> else, it illustrates that playing BJ full
> time is not nearly as exciting as some might
> imagine. Still, more entertaining than LVBJ
> Diary.

> Bringing Down the House - Haven't read it so
> I won't comment.

> The Counter - Unlike BJ Autumn and BDTH,
> this is a novel - a work of fiction.
> However, the author is a veteran card
> counter, and many of the characters are
> fictionalized versions of real people. The
> author takes a bit of dramatic license (the
> protagonist never has a losing streak) and
> some may find the moralistic tone a bit
> off-putting, but nonetheless a most
> enjoyable read.

[Sonny]

> Anybody read Bob Dancer's novel yet
> ("Sex, Lies, and Video Poker")?

Also, keep your eyes peeled for John Patrick's new novel "Lies, Lies and Lies"

Or Don's biography entitled "See BJA page..."

Or my new novel "Sex, Sex and Sex (and Lies about not being a virgin)"

-Sonny-

[SpiderMan]

[SammyBoy]

I also thought The Counter was a great read.

> Thanks for the kind words about my novel.
> Most of the storyline is fictional, but as
> Parker pointed out, many of the events and
> characters are inspired by real people and
> events.

> I also agree that an authentic BJ book with
> just stories from the trenches would be
> intriguing and I recently started a new book
> with that intention. I will let you know how
> it works out.

[Buddy Lain]

> I'll offer a suggestion to read a book
> called "Comped" by Bill Kearney
> (sp?). Even though it's fiction it's
> believable.

> Has anyone read it?

I've read many gambling books, but this one really got to me. There is a sense of authenticity that makes virtually the entire book very believable. You can definitely tell that this book was based on a true story. The pace in the description of the author's main character's life as an entrepreneur turn high roller is filled with high-octane, and very authentic. I had a vivid picture in my mind through the entire book, and the read is so fast that I read it in a day. The story Kearney tells will grip and awake anyone who has tried, or those who would dare to think of beating a casino.

[Ouchez]

> I've read many gambling books, but this one
> really got to me. There is a sense of
> authenticity that makes virtually the entire
> book very believable. You can definitely
> tell that this book was based on a true
> story. The pace in the description of the
> author's main character's life as an
> entrepreneur turn high roller is filled with
> high-octane, and very authentic. I had a
> vivid picture in my mind through the entire
> book, and the read is so fast that I read it
> in a day. The story Kearney tells will grip
> and awake anyone who has tried, or those who
> would dare to think of beating a casino.

And I do beat the casino on a regular basis.

Really.

Regards,
Ouchez.

[Greasy John]

I haven't read that one, but Super Casino is very well done. So is The Rise and Fall of Bob Stupak. Loaded Dice is good too.

GJ

> I've read many gambling books, but this one
> really got to me. There is a sense of
> authenticity that makes virtually the entire
> book very believable. You can definitely
> tell that this book was based on a true
> story. The pace in the description of the
> author's main character's life as an
> entrepreneur turn high roller is filled with
> high-octane, and very authentic. I had a
> vivid picture in my mind through the entire
> book, and the read is so fast that I read it
> in a day. The story Kearney tells will grip
> and awake anyone who has tried, or those who
> would dare to think of beating a casino.

[Redman]

just finished a new one the gamblers book shop showed me a few weeks ago, 21- a journey.

its ok, not great, but just came out

[rhetorich]

I always thought 'off-putting' was rancid tapioca.

In the other bowl, thin porridge is called gruel. If you put together hotel coffee shops and the casinos, Vegas offers gruel & unusual punishment.

> some may find the moralistic
> tone a bit off-putting, but nonetheless a most
> enjoyable read.