“Great Gambling Scams” is not just highly recommended for people involved with different forms of gaming, but is a truly entertaining read for anyone with even a remote interest in gambling. The book covers some of the biggest cheats and crooked games in the history of gambling and focuses on some of the infamous gamblers who were able to cheat casinos and bookmakers to earn a handsome living.

The stories of fifteen mastermind groups are documented – such as three Eastern Europeans who went from zero to one million in winnings after only a short while in the Ritz Casino. The famous story of the MIT students in Las Vegas, who developed a highly-complex way of counting cards, is also covered. And the stories don’t stop at the casino, as some of the biggest scams in sports betting have also been retold to great effect.

The author, Nigel Goldman, runs his own bookmaking business and has been a speaker on gambling-related programmes on radio and television. His writing style is truly gripping and makes every twist and turn of each story seem as if you were watching it happen right in front of you.  Other popular titles from the author include “High Stakes: How I Blew 14 Million Pounds” and “Make a Million from Online Poker”.

This book will easily make a great Christmas or birthday gift for anyone who is interested in the subject, but Goldman is by no means only appealing to gamblers and card counters; it is fortunate that such a good writer has covered such an interesting subject.