Great Gambling Scams - Tapa blanda

For many, gambling is a rollercoaster of wins and losses, but for others, it's the successful way to a life of untold wealth and luxury. There are a handful of people who have managed to beat the casinos and bookies at their own game time and time again by carrying out some of the most ingenious gambling scams of all time. This book tells the incredible stories of fifteen mastermind groups who managed to cheat the system to guarantee they hit the jackpot every time. Take the three Eastern Europeans who sat down with almost nothing and walked away from the Ritz Casino's roulette wheel with over a million pounds in their pockets. Or the notorious MIT student scam - they took Las Vegas for untold millions using a mind-blowing card counting routine. These are just a couple of the fascinating true stories in this utterly gripping book. A thrilling and inspiring read, each and every story recreates the buzz of the big win and will have your heart pounding as you read of the deception, drama and vast fortunes involved in these awesome and elaborate plots. And who knows, you may even learn a few tips for the future...

Nigel Goldman was born in London in 1957 and educated at Carmel College, Oxon. He is single and now lives in Spain where he runs his bookmaking business, and also writes, acts, and appears regularly on the radio and TV and in the better magazines.