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After reading a book about a guy who gave up everything, moved to Las Vegas to become a professional gambler with only $6,000 to his name, and went on to become a millionaire, Greg Elder's mission was set. For the next year, he decided to his wife and daughter as a professional gambler. He wasn't exactly sure HOW he was going to do this, but he couldn't wait to get started.
The odds moved slowly in Greg's favor as he discovered the method to making professional gambling a career. Over the course of 12 months, he became an expert on the world of casinos. He investigated everything from the most beneficial tactics to the psychological warfare that is used to deter unsuspecting gamblers. In the midst of this, he discovered a new purpose for himself, one that allowed him to do what he loved without losing himself along the way.
Be prepared to have your eyes opened and your perspectives broadened as you follow Greg's journey through the busts, folds, and jackpots of being a professional gambler. This book will show you the methods used to defeat the casinos. You will learn the step-by-step practical techniques Greg used to put the odds in his favor over the casino. Also, you will be exposed to all the tactics used by the casino industry to get people to spend more money than they intend. Decide for yourself if these methods are simply good business practices to maximize profits, or dirty attempts to manipulate people into uncontrollable emotional choices.Here are some chapters in the book:

How Did I Get Here and Where Am I Going
The Truth About Casino's Dirty Tactics
Characteristics of a Winning Gambler
The Proper Mental Approach to Gambling
How to Play Video Poker Professionally
How to Play Blackjack Professionally
How to Gamble on Sports Professionally
Casino Atmosphere/ Casino Interactions
Final Analysis

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172 pages
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English
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Tate Publishing
Publication date

March 12, 2013
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5.25 x 0.25 x 8 inches
ISBN-10

1622953533
ISBN-13

978-1622953530

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The journey of professional gambling was more about reigniting the ion of my professional life than it was about becoming rich. Several years ago, after taking a job selling insurance simply to try and make as much money as possible I needed to refocus on what is important in life. My year as a professional gambler allowed me to what it feels like to wake-up each morning excited about the day ahead.
Gambling was simply a means to an end. In the midst of this journey, I realized I needed to educate gamblers about the practical steps they can take to reduce the casino's advantage. As a former basketball coach and school teacher this need to educate was not something new. The method I was going to use to teach was, however. I began writing a blog and uncovered a ion I really never new existed, or should I say only in hindsight did it become clear that it was something I enjoyed, and that is writing.
This book puts my life on stage in an attempt to educate the masses about the tactics casinos use to clean their wallets, and what they can do to stop them. I hope it also inspires people to decide to make positive changes in their life to find that spark that ignites their inner drive.

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Greg Elder is a full-time published author who writes about gambling and the casino industry. A former professional gambler and noted gambling expert, Greg uses his knowledge to educate gamblers around the world. He does this through his blog, podcast, and 8 books/ e-books on gambling. Several of these books have been best-sellers on Amazon.
His feature book about his time as a pro gambler and everything he learned along the way is titled, Gamblers Fight Back.
Greg is a former teacher and college basketball coach. A New Jersey native, he now resides in North Carolina with his wife and 7-year-old daughter who is Daddy's little girl.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tate Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1622953533
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1622953530
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.25 x 8 inches

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Greg Elder is a full-time author and writer. He has nine published works on gambling and the casino industry, including several best-sellers. He is a noted expert in the field of gambling and has been featured on TV and in national magazines, newspapers, and other media. He is the gambling expert writer for Answers.com.

You can view many of Greg's media appearances and get more information on his author website at www.GregElderAuthor.com.

Greg is also a former educator and has just released his first published book on education reform titled, Shaking Up Public Education. His knowledge and ion for education has inspired him to become more engaged with these issues.

He maintains a popular gambling blog at www.ProGamblersLife.com and an education blog at www.TeachingNC.com.

Greg is also a former college and high school basketball coach who currently resides in North Carolina with his wife and his little pride and joy, his 8-year-old daughter.

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Scully

1.0 out of 5 stars Tedious 6e6y1f

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013
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I'm about half way through this book and the only concrete information I've read so far is to consult two websites and a book by another author. The other reviews here were clearly written by somebody's mom.

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Tom Devlin

1.0 out of 5 stars Another dud by Elder ue6d

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2013
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Another dud by Elder. Don't waste your money or time reading this survival guide of nothing to nowhere. Another book of hype with no substance.

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1.0 out of 5 stars One Star 6tn6s

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
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Complete waste of time!! Poorly written and gives very little advise that others already haven't written.

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Jaz

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with good advice for regular and professional gamblers alike 3l1dh

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2013

I grabbed a pre-release copy about a month ago and already finished reading it before the official release. In short, the book has a strong emphasis on professional gambling, but is filled with information that could be used by almost anyone to become a better gambler.

He starts his book describing why he started seeking for more excitement in his life and how he ended up in Las Vegas. I found this part quite inspirational, not many of us would consider a career in professional gambling while unemployed. That's exactly what Greg did and he became successful.

After the intro he explains various techniques used by casinos to get you to spend more money at their venues than you would be comfortable with. Some of the things he reveals are not even known by most casino employees, let alone regular gamblers (I should know, I've been a dealer myself). I have always been wondering why the casinos are laid out the way they are, now I know why. This revelation would fall short if there weren't any follow-up tips on how to not end up in one of the casino's traps. The tips Greg gives can and should be employed by anyone, regular and professional gamblers alike.

Now's the time to get to the core, Greg starts by describing all the characteristics of a winning gambler. Not having these, one should seriously rethink his career in professional gambling, or be tremendously talented like Stu Ungar, what a fascinating person he was.

Greg then goes on to explain different ways to make money as a professional gambler. Topics range from money management to how to interact with casino employees, as well as common pitfalls to avoid. As disciplined Greg is, he has fallen fallen for one himself.

He dedicates a big part of his book to video poker, blackjack and sports betting. All of these sections contain tips on how to turn the odds against the casino. The reason he picked these 3 forms of gambling is that these games have pretty good odds to begin with and with various techniques he explains in his book, it is not that hard to exceed the desired 100%+ payout (100% is the line between loosing and a winning gambler). Of course it is possible to reach that goal with other games as well, but the winning margin would be lower than with these 3 types of gambling activities. After all a professional gambler is in a casino in order to earn money, not to seek entertainment by trying out different types of games.

One of the notable things I found out by reading his book is that one does not have to be a math savvy to become a card counter in blackjack. All you need is dedication and a lot of practice. Similarly you need to learn and practice all the right moves in video poker. He doesn't go much into details regarding the most optimal strategy of blackjack or video poker, but he does point to the right direction where anyone could learn them.

Finally he writes what he thinks the future will hold for professional gamblers and ends the book with the conclusion of his own experience as one.

In conclusion the book is perfect for those who consider a career as a professional gambler in the US, especially in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. Even though the information is very easy to grasp and most of the advice given in the book is universal, you may still find some things not working out for you as described in the book should you lack discipline or if you are 'working' with non-American casinos.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must read... 3b2054

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2013

I have read many books that range from the types that are the "how to for dummies" to more strategic yet boring to read books. Greg's approach to offer his readers a highly informative, easily understood book that also brings the reader through an entertaining and at times humorous experience into his journey to become a professional gambler was to say the least...refreshing. I found it very easy to read the entire book and pick up many strategies along the way. It was the type of read that I found myself eager to turn to the next page to either here the conclusion of a great story or to learn some of the final approaches to combating the casino deceptive and luring practices.

Whether you are truly looking to beat a casino or just want to read about an exciting journey of an "everyday" guy, Gamblers Fight Back is an excellent choice and one that you will not only gain a great deal of knowledge and insight from but will most likely refer a friend to.

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Josh L

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book 583j5y

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013

I'm not a big gambler but I was intrigued by the story so I purchased this book. I was a bit apprehensive about being overwhelmed with gambling jargon and mathematical theories, but I was pleasantly surprised as to the effectiveness in the manner the material was presented. In other words, it was easy to understand even for someone without a huge gambling background. That being said, it seems much more difficult to implement the material.

My only problem with the book is that some may take it as an endorsement for people to go out and quit their jobs to become professional gamblers. The author does state that gambling as a profession is not a way to fast money and it is not for everyone, but it's easy to get caught up in the story and want to do the same thing.
Overall, this is an entertaining, fun read and I would recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written 3rj1u

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2013

Absolutely brilliant. It's not full or unrealistic rubbish about easy money. I'd recommend it to anyone who's interested in gambling, either as a mathematician or a gambler. Comes with a card for th ebasic black jack stragegy as well.

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3.0 out of 5 stars My only complaint is the bad grammer, spelling and punctuation. 7h6x

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This book brings a basic view of what a professional gambler's life may be like and what to expect in casinos.
It introduces some of the tactics which make sense for a Casino virgin like myself.
My only complaint is the bad grammer, spelling and punctuation.
I guess this is a self-published book without much proofreading.

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