John Scarne, considered the world's foremost authority on gambling, gives the reader an insider's look at the world of dice in this newly revised edition of his classic, Scarne on Dice. The history of modern dice is reviewed, and all aspects of the most popular dice games are covered.
Scarne analyzes the mathematics behind gambling to give players a solid foundation in odds and percentages. He explains Bank Craps Las Vegas style by covering everything from setting limits, the bank craps table and the different bets to tips on how to play the game sensibly. For the system player, there is a full evaluation of all the known systems, especially Scarne's own Bank Craps system. He also covers such games as Open or Money Craps, Backgammon, Chuck-A-Luck, The Cross on the Cage, Crown and Anchor, Klondike, Poker Dice, Raffles and many other dice games as well as ones he has invented himself. He shows you how to detect hustlers and cheating methods, and the many ways dice can be fixed.
Included in Scarne on Dice is a glossary of dice terms, a guide to calculating the average number of rolls needed to effect a winning or losing decision and tables of odds and percentages for easy reference.
Scarne on Dice is the best investment any dice player could ever make. It's like having the master himself at your elbow whenever the cubes roll.
