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Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

Recently, a friend of mine approached me with a question about what he should read about gambling. He read a lot of specialized forums and looked at information on websites, but he was not satisfied. He started betting on sports not so long ago, but began to lose a lot and realized that he had a significant lack of theoretical knowledge.

The thing about gambling is that when you go in with fear on your back of your head be rest assured that you will lose money!!

And personally I think alot of reading will affect you confidence, sometimes trust the process..let experience be your teacher!!

Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

He loves books and believes that only books present knowledge systematically, and not chaotically, as on many websites. But his question stumped me. Although I have read some books on sports betting, poker and other games, I do not know what specifically to advise a beginner. What books would you recommend?

Things like poker reading will certainly help because I have done it, but sports betting requires updated information to give yourself a shot at beating the house otherwise I still think reading just scratches the surface.

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Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

Recently, a friend of mine approached me with a question about what he should read about gambling. He read a lot of specialized forums and looked at information on websites, but he was not satisfied. He started betting on sports not so long ago, but began to lose a lot and realized that he had a significant lack of theoretical knowledge. He loves books and believes that only books present knowledge systematically, and not chaotically, as on many websites. But his question stumped me. Although I have read some books on sports betting, poker and other games, I do not know what specifically to advise a beginner. What books would you recommend?

i don't think recommending a sport book will be good for him right now. there is a lot of past record in the net concerning sport which will give accurate tips of all what he needed or he should probably start being active in watching sport games, as that will give more highlight than reading a sportsbook. there is nothing more fun than actively watching games and how it ended than reading it. images are more long lasting in memory than mare reading.

i don't know if what i am saying is actually what you mean, but if not so then i guess why he needed the sportsbook will surely be learning about ways of scaling out from risk of losing. but i will say there is no special advise needed than to gamble with what he can afford to lose or he should control his adrenalin when there is more lose or more win.

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Recently I came across a punters page on social media that sell courses on gambling and a lot of people are buying those courses, I would say that it wasn't a bad idea for them to purchase because the Prices were very moderate. But in my opinion I find this to be quite unnecessary, the only things you need to read about gambling are the dangers of it and ways to overcome greed, this is one thing that can make you lose a lot of money in gambling. Asides from this I don't recommend you to read anything about how to gamble or how to understand it, this is something you can do by practicing consistently, no active gambler here read any materials on how to gamble.

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Just bring him over on the forum and let him read the two sections of gambling and gambling discussion. And it's much better if he will join the discussions that he's interested with.

I guess that's the best thing he can read and it's more than a book with everyone that's active and as well as gamblers that will reply on his questions.

Sounds good, isn't it?

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Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

What books would you recommend?

A book that will make him to begin to win? Tell him not to deceives himself. That gambling and betting are not about making money but about entertaining oneself. The best that you can tell him is to let him know about using just 1% of his income on gambling, that if he increases the percentage, it should not be more than 5%. I did not read any book for gambling.

According to the OP, his friend observed that he needs more theoretical knowledge about gambling. There might be no book that will teach him how to win bets but his lack of relevant knowledge might have contributed to his losses. Discovering his lapses and working to improve his skills is not a bad idea.

I also didn't read books about gambling. Watching videos, reading game manuals and ToS of gambling platforms were my basic sources of gambling information. Joining gambling social media groups could be also helpful , since they usually give some helpful tips.

Theoretical knowledge about gambling connotes that he must be active following up the updates about matches, especially if he is most concerned about sports betting than casino games, and of course for casino games there are more similar games he might come across while growing, meaning that he can throw back no those game to win. Example of such games are; Dice game, l can vividly remembered that while growing we used to play dice and card game (whort) though it's not my favorite but we usually plays it as then. At least there is level of understanding in this game, but talking about sports betting then he must develop time to keep following up the news, watching football with this he can start having the theoretical knowledge about gambling.

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Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

Recently, a friend of mine approached me with a question about what he should read about gambling. He read a lot of specialized forums and looked at information on websites, but he was not satisfied. He started betting on sports not so long ago, but began to lose a lot and realized that he had a significant lack of theoretical knowledge. He loves books and believes that only books present knowledge systematically, and not chaotically, as on many websites. But his question stumped me. Although I have read some books on sports betting, poker and other games, I do not know what specifically to advise a beginner. What books would you recommend?

There is no book that can be given as reading material for betting on several types of bets.
For me, in sports betting, what he (your friend) must do is like the type of sport which then makes him know and master the game of the sport. Then slowly begin to understand which teams and on what basis he places bets.
The most basic thing I can mention in betting on football. He needs to follow every team that competes every week.

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In our internet era, finding books about gambling is not difficult; just enter a query in the search, and you will get thousands of results. But I still think that these books are unlikely to be a step-by-step guide to winning and winning the jackpot; rather, these are general rules known to all, written from different sides by different views of the authors. But I agree that the more information we draw from all sources, including books, the more confident our actions will be not only in the practice of gambling but also in all other endeavors.

Here are several books that the search gives when you query about gambling

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Reading a book is good but we should search for other information from Internet because Internet will gives us so many information that we needs. So you can suggest him to search the info from the internet. Maybe that will takes time before he can get what he needs but that is worth so he can practice the lesson in the poker. But learning poker is not just from the books but we he can watch the video about poker so he can get more lesson and practice that in the real poker game.

If he wants to know more about sports betting, he should know that he should learn about analysis methods and how he can find more information. That means, he must have more resources to find what he needs. We can advise many books but that could not be the books that he is looking for.

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Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

Recently, a friend of mine approached me with a question about what he should read about gambling. He read a lot of specialized forums and looked at information on websites, but he was not satisfied. He started betting on sports not so long ago, but began to lose a lot and realized that he had a significant lack of theoretical knowledge. He loves books and believes that only books present knowledge systematically, and not chaotically, as on many websites. But his question stumped me. Although I have read some books on sports betting, poker and other games,

This is a sign he is not gambling responsibly; he's throwing in more than he can afford to lose into the casino and that is a hell of a bad start in gambling. I think learning how to gamble in moderation is the first thing he needs now. Practically almost that nobody reads books when they started gambling. I didn't myself, just mixed up with a few gambler friends of mine, observed and asked a few questions, the rest I learned while gambling.

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I do not know what specifically to advise a beginner. What books would you recommend?

The best advice to give him as at now is to take gambling easy, recommend books on gambling in moderation to him and help tutor him on that if you have enough time to do it. If he really has a lot of strength and free time, he should channel such energy into other profitable ventures rather than taking gambling as seriously as he is intending now. Its better he learns the most important aspect of gambling which is emotional control and gambling in moderation at this his cradle stage in gambling before he escalates things to a damaging state for himself. Even when I got addicted and lost terribly, only then did I know I should slow things down in gambling. Your friend shouldn't learn the hard way, he can be saved by giving him the information on gambling responsibly in his early days.

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I dont think there is a gambling book that tell how to to gambling or improves the win rate of overall gambling. But I just curios as you and do quick goggle search and turn out there there are many books about gambling, including books about casino gambling, sports betting, and the history of gambling.

Just scrolled and found amazon sites and here what I found https://www.amazon.com/Winners-Guide-Casino-Gambling-Completely/dp/0452276985

" Long recognized as the gambler's "bible," The Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling is the most comprehensive book in its field, covering blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, keno, slots, the side games, video poker, and others.

You will learn:

• How to play such games as Caribbean Stud Poker, Let It Ride®, Chuck-A-Luck, and others
• What theme casinos in Las Vegas, such as the MGM Grand, Luxor, and Treasure Island, mean for Gamblers
• Which states have Native American reservation casinos, and which games are offered there
• Where you can get in on riverboat gambling along the Mississippi and other great American waterways, how and where you can play the new electronic games"

A bible for the gambler Grin

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Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

Recently, a friend of mine approached me with a question about what he should read about gambling. He read a lot of specialized forums and looked at information on websites, but he was not satisfied. He started betting on sports not so long ago, but began to lose a lot and realized that he had a significant lack of theoretical knowledge. He loves books and believes that only books present knowledge systematically, and not chaotically, as on many websites. But his question stumped me. Although I have read some books on sports betting, poker and other games, I do not know what specifically to advise a beginner. What books would you recommend?

I'd say that not really about the books but with more experience and he'll get to know more about gambling and himself as well. With more experience as he started to bet already, he'll see how he's reactive with each bet that he makes.

So, that's what I'd tell your friend if he ever asks me about how to do it. It's plain and simple, gamble with a small amount and learn the game itself whether it's with poker, sports betting or casino games.

He has to be familiarized with it and get some idea on how the game works and how he can control his emotion towards it.

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In continuation of my previous list, now there are books that I personally am skeptical about, but nevertheless, maybe someday I will read. Maybe someone will find it useful.
Arthur Conrad "How to Win at Slots: Casino Codex - Tipping the House Edge to the Player's Advantage"
Kevin Dolan "The Complete Guide to Sports Betting: The six key betting principles that professional bettors use to ensure profit at the sports book." - Although this is not about gambling, but I plan to get acquainted.

These books are for beginners:
Derick Crawford "How to Play Poker for Beginners - Learn the Strategy, Fundamentals, Psychology, Game Theory, Math & Advanced Systems"
Derick Crawford "A Beginners Gambling Guide At The Casino - Learn How To Play Blackjack, Craps, Roulette & Baccarat"

Kevin Blackwood "Play Blackjack Like the Pros" - This book might be interesting.

There are a lot of books on gambling in general. The problem is that it's hard to distinguish really good, useful books from nonsense until you read them. But it takes a lot of time, which is not enough.

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Books about gambling are bogus mate.

Read them only if you have nothing else to do. Most of betting comes from experience and knowing about the teams you are betting on. That needs personal time spent on analyzing the games and observing future games.

Rest of the knowledge required to play EV- games can be easily obtained by playing it or watching some youtube videos.

No book will help you change your luck, period.

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Well, I read the individual articles on thematic sites or forums, because there the information is presented in a more "concentrated" form, although also not always. I can list some of the books (I haven't read any of them in full yet, I only read the parts that interest me in books):

Mark Bollman "Mathematics of The Big Four Casino Table Games: Blackjack, Baccarat, Craps, & Roulette"
Mark Bollman "Basic Gambling Mathematics: The Numbers Behind The Neon" - The second edition of this book was published in 2024, and that's what you need to look for.
Mark Bollman "Mathematics of Keno and Lotteries" - I haven't read this one at all yet, but I plan to get acquainted, since I have only a cursory knowledge of the lottery.
Mark Bollman "Intermediate Poker Mathematics" - As a poker guide or tutorial, this book is not the best option. Rather, you can read it for interest.

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Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

Recently, a friend of mine approached me with a question about what he should read about gambling. He read a lot of specialized forums and looked at information on websites, but he was not satisfied. He started betting on sports not so long ago, but began to lose a lot and realized that he had a significant lack of theoretical knowledge. He loves books and believes that only books present knowledge systematically, and not chaotically, as on many websites. But his question stumped me. Although I have read some books on sports betting, poker and other games, I do not know what specifically to advise a beginner. What books would you recommend?

Aside from theoretical knowledge, one still needs a practical approach to things too especially things like gambling that requires the active involvement of the players, so even if you have read all the books related to gambling on a specific game, you still need to have experience and those experiences come from long term practices. The reason your friend lost a lot in sports bets is because he was just choosing the games to bet on without knowledge and only based on luck, it's a bad approach, so while looking for books try to let him build information and participate actively in both discussions and games.

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What is there to read? I doubt that the majority of us have even opened a book regarding gambling. There certainly is great information on the internet that you can find; reading articles or books never hurt. The more knowledge, the better, but I don't think it's necessary to go over complicated analysis and books explaining the whole process. Gambling is pretty straightforward; sports betting is a different story, but you do need to know what kind of bets you can make (handicap, over 2x, etc.). What you need to know is what psychological tricks casinos use (including online ones) to make you spend more; self-control and budgeting are essential when it comes to gambling.

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Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

Recently, a friend of mine approached me with a question about what he should read about gambling. He read a lot of specialized forums and looked at information on websites, but he was not satisfied. He started betting on sports not so long ago, but began to lose a lot and realized that he had a significant lack of theoretical knowledge. He loves books and believes that only books present knowledge systematically, and not chaotically, as on many websites. But his question stumped me. Although I have read some books on sports betting, poker and other games, I do not know what specifically to advise a beginner. What books would you recommend?

I cannot include knowledge of all types of gambling in my opinion on this issue, since there are many types of gambling, and I am not a frequent player in betting. But I will definitely say that in those games where there is not only luck, such as poker and other card games, you need to know the rules. Here you will not be able to press the "auto play" button and leave the screen in anticipation of big money. For example, in poker you need to know mathematics very well in order to constantly calculate your chances of success. In blackjack it is the same. You need to know how to put pressure on opponents with a large bank, when you bet aggressively in your game, and when you are just a passive player who is supposedly ready to accept someone else's rules. Poker players definitely need to know the theory.
Since books quickly become outdated, I would advise them to look for fresh articles.

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Quote from: Julien_Olynpic on January 03, 2025, 12:52:24 AM

But his question stumped me. Although I have read some books on sports betting, poker and other games, I do not know what specifically to advise a beginner. What books would you recommend?

Not everything in theory can be proven through direct experience. Practice gives you new experiences, therefore when your friend only reads books but experiences facts that do not match, he must be disappointed. Don't be too bookish about something that is gambling, because you will not really apply it well. What you need to advise him is to be wise in responding to what is read and what is practiced. The rules that apply in a book will slowly no longer apply when entering ongoing gambling.

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Smiles.. It is funny to see people talks about book related to gambling, to me gambling is more practical games which you must know what you are doing to get the results you wanted. For instance, you can't be a sport bettor without you developing interest to watch football and other sports, and if you must be a casino player you must know how those games functions exactly for you to win and even as that, the winning are not guaranteed they all still depends on luck.
In generally, those who referencing books here are they people who puts in their experience and what they see in gambling as books, you can start gambling today but you would never experienced those things listed in any of the books otherwise, more people today could have broke through the house but still seems so difficult to them. So, gambling doesn't have books (people may write their experience as books but doesn't work to another user) since is a game of chances and luck.

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