Andres Martinez (1)

This book caught my curiosity as it followed a writers foray into gambling with a $50,000 bankroll over a period of time at various casinos in Vegas. I worked in the industry for about 10 years in progressive slot computer operations which he encounters. The book at times was interesting and entertaining but got bogged down in running a bit long. His adventures became somewhat predictable and being a bit dated some of the mystique that Vegas offers was not quite there. Not a bad read but not what I was hoping for.… (mere)

This book chronicles the author's month-long gambling spree in Las Vegas, using his $50,000 book advance as his bankroll. He's not a "professional" gambler so his approaches are delightfully amateurish and amusing as he takes on baccarat, slots, roulette, blackjack and more. Along the way, he explores the comp system at the Vegas hotels and keeps an ongoing log of his bankroll's ups and downs. It is a fun look at Las Vegas and the world of gambling. My husband and I both reread this every few years as it is just a really enjoyable and interesting read.… (mere)