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Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 58 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.94 — 26,545 ratings — published 2002
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The Gambler The Gambler (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.91 — 115,315 ratings — published 1866
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Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.89 — 3,036 ratings — published 2003
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A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1) A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1)
by (shelved 23 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.92 — 46,120 ratings — published 2012
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The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King: Inside the Richest Poker Game of All Time The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King: Inside the Richest Poker Game of All Time (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.87 — 2,166 ratings — published 2005
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Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.83 — 3,370 ratings — published
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Busting Vega$: A True Story of Monumental Excess, Sex, Love, Violence, and Beating the Odds Busting Vega$: A True Story of Monumental Excess, Sex, Love, Violence, and Beating the Odds
by (shelved 17 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.82 — 3,734 ratings — published 2005
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Dreaming of You (The Gamblers of Craven's, #2) Dreaming of You (The Gamblers of Craven's, #2)
by (shelved 16 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.16 — 46,984 ratings — published 1994
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The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.07 — 15,487 ratings — published 2020
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The Theory of Poker: A Professional Poker Player Teaches You How To Think Like One The Theory of Poker: A Professional Poker Player Teaches You How To Think Like One (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.03 — 2,776 ratings — published 1983
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Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty-One Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty-One (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.15 — 828 ratings — published 1966
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One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stuey, 'The Kid', Ungar, The World's Greatest Poker Player One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stuey, 'The Kid', Ungar, The World's Greatest Poker Player (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,632 ratings — published 2005
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Casino Royale (James Bond, #1) Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
by (shelved 13 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.74 — 93,801 ratings — published 1953
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Tishomingo Blues Tishomingo Blues (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.72 — 9,742 ratings — published 2002
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The Logic Of Sports Betting The Logic Of Sports Betting (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 12 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.97 — 843 ratings — published
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The Biggest Game in Town The Biggest Game in Town (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.74 — 1,057 ratings — published 1983
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The Noble Hustle: Poker, Beef Jerky, and Death The Noble Hustle: Poker, Beef Jerky, and Death (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.39 — 3,354 ratings — published 2014
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Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything Titanic Thompson: The Man Who Bet on Everything (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.00 — 1,031 ratings — published 2010
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Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1)
by (shelved 11 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.00 — 705,521 ratings — published 2011
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The Man with the $100,000 Breasts: And Other Gambling Stories The Man with the $100,000 Breasts: And Other Gambling Stories (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.71 — 197 ratings — published 1999
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Poker Nation: A High-Stakes, Low-Life Adventure into the Heart of a Gambling Country Poker Nation: A High-Stakes, Low-Life Adventure into the Heart of a Gambling Country (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.58 — 580 ratings — published 2002
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Hold'Em Poker for Advanced Players Hold'Em Poker for Advanced Players (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.85 — 875 ratings — published 1987
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A Man for All Markets: From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market A Man for All Markets: From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.24 — 7,641 ratings — published 2016
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No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3)
by (shelved 10 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.87 — 23,724 ratings — published 2013
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Trading Bases: A Story About Wall Street, Gambling, and Baseball (Not Necessarily in That Order ) Trading Bases: A Story About Wall Street, Gambling, and Baseball (Not Necessarily in That Order )
by (shelved 10 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.03 — 1,383 ratings — published 2013
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Lay the Favorite: A Memoir of Gambling Lay the Favorite: A Memoir of Gambling (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.46 — 779 ratings — published 2010
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Doyle Brunson's Super System Doyle Brunson's Super System (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 10 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.95 — 2,433 ratings — published 1979
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One Good Earl Deserves a Lover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #2) One Good Earl Deserves a Lover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #2)
by (shelved 9 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.02 — 34,155 ratings — published 2013
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The Odds: A Love Story The Odds: A Love Story (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.35 — 3,544 ratings — published 2007
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Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3) Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3)
by (shelved 9 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.20 — 97,234 ratings — published 2006
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The Odds: One Season, Three Gamblers, and the Death of Their Las Vegas The Odds: One Season, Three Gamblers, and the Death of Their Las Vegas (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.78 — 545 ratings — published 2001
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24/7: Living It Up and Doubling Down 24/7: Living It Up and Doubling Down (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.88 — 177 ratings — published 1999
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Whale Hunt in the Desert: Secrets of a Vegas Superhost Whale Hunt in the Desert: Secrets of a Vegas Superhost (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 8 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.76 — 389 ratings — published 2004
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The Music of Chance The Music of Chance (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.93 — 13,098 ratings — published 1990
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Small Stakes Hold 'em: Winning Big with Expert Play (Small Stakes Poker Games) Small Stakes Hold 'em: Winning Big with Expert Play (Small Stakes Poker Games)
by (shelved 8 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.08 — 754 ratings — published 2004
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Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.64 — 446 ratings — published 2009
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The Smart Money: How the World's Best Sports Bettors Beat the Bookies Out of Millions The Smart Money: How the World's Best Sports Bettors Beat the Bookies Out of Millions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.91 — 486 ratings — published 2005
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Reality Check Reality Check (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.59 — 2,509 ratings — published 2009
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Every Hand Revealed Every Hand Revealed (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.05 — 1,775 ratings — published 2008
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Harrington on Hold 'em: Expert Strategy for No-Limit Tournaments, Volume I: Strategic Play Harrington on Hold 'em: Expert Strategy for No-Limit Tournaments, Volume I: Strategic Play (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.24 — 2,505 ratings — published 2004
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Caro's Book of Poker Tells: The Psychology and Body Language of Poker Caro's Book of Poker Tells: The Psychology and Body Language of Poker (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.61 — 1,497 ratings — published 1984
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The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told: A True Tale of Three Gamblers, The Kentucky Derby, and the Mexican Cartel The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told: A True Tale of Three Gamblers, The Kentucky Derby, and the Mexican Cartel (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.03 — 2,505 ratings — published 2020
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My Once and Future Duke (The Wagers of Sin, #1) My Once and Future Duke (The Wagers of Sin, #1)
by (shelved 7 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.83 — 2,380 ratings — published 2018
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Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as gambling)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,116 ratings — published 2012
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Then Came You (The Gamblers of Craven's, #1) Then Came You (The Gamblers of Craven's, #1)
by (shelved 7 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.95 — 33,316 ratings — published 1993
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Telling Lies and Getting Paid: Gambling Stories Telling Lies and Getting Paid: Gambling Stories (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.62 — 82 ratings — published 2001
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On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as gambling)
avg rating 3.67 — 4,862 ratings — published 2024
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William  Kennedy
“Billy's native arrogance might well have been a gift of miffed genes, then come to splendid definition through the tests to which a street like Broadway puts a young man on the make: tests designed to refine a breed, enforce a code, exclude all simps and gumps, and deliver into the city's life a man worthy of functioning in this age of nocturnal supremacy. Men like Billy Phelan, forged in the brass of Broadway, send, in the time of their splendor, telegraphic statements of mission: I, you bums, am a winner. And that message, however devoid of Christ-like other-cheekery, dooms the faint-hearted Scottys of the night, who must sludge along, never knowing how it feels to spill over with the small change of sassiness, how it feels to leave the spillover on the floor, more where that came from, pal. Leave it for the sweeper.”
William Kennedy, Billy Phelan's Greatest Game

Christopher Byford
“After all, as Franco would dictate, everyone was going to lose their money at some point. You may as well do so half drunk and at the mercy of a pretty smile.”
Christopher Byford, Den of Shadows

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