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Author : Thomas L. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118440556
Author : John McPherson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Gambling
ISBN : 0980346614
With over 5,500 entries, the dictionary covers terms used in association with forms of gambling from around the world. As well as contemporary terms such as those used in internet gambling and racing, it will explore, through terminology, the rich history of gambling back to the origins of civilization, as well as the concepts and rules of hundreds of games and practices both ancient and modern. Numerous Latin, French, Chinese, Japanese, German, Italian and other entries from non-English speaking cultures are included.Beating the Odds is recognized internationally as the standard reference text on various terminologies used by members of the racing and gambling communities. The dictionary is both global and historic in its scope, and no other dictionary comes close to the scale of this encyclopaedic work.The dictionary includes two indexes: a categorised Index of Terms and a categorized Index of Games, plus a bibliography. Target Market: The racing and gambling communities; academics and libraries; legislators, government officials, casino employees, gambling industry trainers, gamblers, lawyers and law-enforcement bodies with responsibility for these industries; lovers of sport, words and the origins of language.
Author : George G. Fenich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Casinos
ISBN : 0787212350
Author : Kathryn Hashimoto,George G. Fenich
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Casinos
ISBN : 0131710192
In order to understand the gaming and casino industry, it is important to know the terms that people use. Written for anyone interested in gaming, this dictionary provides an easy-to-use resource that defines casino industry terms and phrases, and makes sense of confusing jargon and buzz words. Moving beyond a traditional glossary or dictionary, the book includes both gaming and business terms and gives readers the tools to communicate effectively with those in the industry. Offering unique coverage of game names, game rules, gambling jargon, dealer phrases, cheating techniques, and business terms, the dictionary not only introduces readers to the language of the industry, it introduces them to the industry itself. Defines over 2,000 gaming and business terms and phrases. Offers simple, concise definitions of terms giving readers the language needed to communicate more effectively with people in the industry. Includes common business terms as well as gaming terms. Anyone interested in gaming.
Author : Victor H Royer
Publisher : Lyle Stuart
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780818407895
Discover The Gambling Secrets That Every Pro Knows The 21st-century casino is a high-tech, fast-paced world complete with its own peculiar language and rules. Do you know the difference between a "boxman" and "boxcars"? How about when to "scratch" and when to "stand," and what a "puck" is? (Hint: it has nothing to do with hockey.) In this updated, indispensable guide, gambling columnist and consultant Victor H. Royer reveals everything you need to know about modern gambling—from the terminology and slang that's integral to casino play to profiles of the new table games, slots, progressives, multi-link, multi-game, and video poker machines. Casino Gamble Talk provides all the tools you need to maximize your gaming enjoyment—and increase the odds in your favor. Discover: How to parlay like a pro New games and eTable games Valuable tips on novelty table games such as Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, and Caribbean Stud How to get "comps" (free rooms, food, and tickets to shows) Which games offer the best odds—and how to play them to your best advantage Insider secrets of classic casino games, such as Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Baccarat, and Big Board Keno And much, much more Here is an essential gambling resource that shows you how to have the most fun for the least amount of risk, and walk out a winner every time. 95,000 Words
Author : G. I. Gibbs
Publisher : Sage Publications (CA)
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Dictionaries
ISBN : IND:39000002708613
Author : William N. Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 815 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781598842265
The most complete single-source collection on gambling ever assembled gives readers access to the best possible information about one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The International Encyclopedia of Gambling seeks to explain the gambling phenomenon through an in-depth exploration of gambling operations around the world. More than 300 entries reflect the global stretch of the industry as they examine games, venues, players and other leading figures, legal issues, the history of gaming, and the literature on the subject. The work is enhanced with a dozen contributed articles on gambling-related topics, including commentaries on the history and growth of Las Vegas and a description of major law cases involving gambling. Coverage includes Internet gambling and a section incorporating reviews of more than 50 films about gambling.
Author : William N. Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610699808
This one-volume reference provides a comprehensive overview of gambling in the Americas, examining the history, morality, market growth, and economics of the gaming industry. This is the most complete encyclopedia of gambling, covering the industry in great detail including the players, the games, the venues, and the surrounding social issues. Updates in this second edition reveal the impact of technological advances on the games, the growing legislation regulating the industry, and the expanding global footprint of gambling across the world—from Manitoba to Montana. Author William N. Thompson postulates on the impact of gambling on local communities and shows how the U.S. gaming industry is tied to the global market, most notably gaming expansion in Macau and Singapore. The book addresses the various forms of gaming, such as casino-based and online gambling, sports betting, and lotteries. Additional content examines the social issue of problem and pathological gambling and addresses the rehabilitation programs available for the mitigation and treatment of gambling problems.
Author : Louisa Pansegrouw
Publisher : Pearson South Africa
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1994-10-04
Category : Crossword puzzles
ISBN : 0636019578
With over 90 000 entries in alphabetical order, this crossword dictionary is a comprehensive yet easy to use reference with material from a wide range of sources.
Author : Lynn Maranda
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781772822564
This study examines in detail, the histories and customs of Coast Salish gambling games and looks at the game structure and its attending spirit power affiliations.
Author : Edwin M. Yamauchi,Marvin R. Wilson
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781619707986
This unique reference article, excerpted from the larger work (Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity), provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600. Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, each article addresses cultural, technical, and/or sociological issues of interest to the study of the Scriptures. Contains a high level of scholarship. Information and concepts are explained in detail and are accompanied by bibliographic material for further exploration. Useful for scholars, pastors, teachers, and students—for biblical study, exegesis, or sermon preparation. Possible areas covered include details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, or religious practices. Each article ranges from 5 to 20 pages in length. For the complete contents of Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity, see ISBN 9781619708617 (4-volume set) or ISBN 9781619701458 (complete in one volume).
Author : Tom Dalzell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1120 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07-25
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134194780
The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English offers the ultimate record of modern American Slang. The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer lively examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided. This informative, entertaining and sometimes shocking dictionary is an unbeatable resource for all language aficionados out there.
Author : Library of Congress. Subject Cataloging Division,Marguerite Vogeding Quattlebaum
Publisher : Washington : Library of Congress, Processing Department, Subject Cataloging Division
Page : 1366 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Subject headings
ISBN : MINN:31951000830035K
Author : Eric Partridge
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 1120 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : 0415259371
First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : William Norman Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Gambling
ISBN : 9798400655531
This encyclopedia provides an overview of gambling in the Americas, examining the history, morality, market growth, and economics of the gaming industry.