The Experts on Slots

There's lots of information available about how to play slots, and anyone who wants to can access it. Or, for those who care more about how slot machines work, there's Slots2000.com. Whatever you're looking for, it's out there, and all you have to do is take the time to read.

John Patrick's Slots

John Patrick

People respect anything Patrick has to say about casino gambling because they've seen that he knows his stuff. Players have improved in craps, baccarat, and blackjack after reading his books, so he has moved on to slot machines. He focuses on money management as the key to topping the one-armed bandit.

Don't Play the Slot Machines (Until You've Read This Book)

Michael D. Geller

The powers that be (or were) in Nevada gambling foresaw the takeover of slot machines way back in the 1980's. Obviously, we're living in that time of slot machine-mania now, and you can see that in any given casino. Instead of table games, slots cover the walls, and Geller is all about making sure you're prepared to take them on.

Slot Smarts: Winning Strategies at the Slot Machine

Claude Halcombe

You can't really frequent a casino and not have the opportunity to play different slots types. They're the prime attraction at most places. Halcombe gives some priceless tidbits of advice to the enterprising slot gambler. Everything in it is about getting you to where you're playing smartly instead of trusting blind chance.

All About Slots and Video Poker

John Gollehon

This book is among the "All About…" series of Perigee Books. It debunks the myth about the high returns of slot machines, proclaiming that this is not true in every case. By the time you finish reading this very insightful book, you should be able to find the slot machines that really do give you an edge.

Break the One-Armed Bandits!

Frank Scoblete

Everything in Scoblete's book is very timely, and relevant to our present era of slot machine gambling. The Chicago Sun-Times said that Scoblete will eventually become in the casino game arena what card games have in Hoyle. They're right, and Scoblete has something to offer you whether you're a slots veteran or a first-timer.

If you haven't read any of these books, it would be a great idea to pick up a couple and give yourself a good introduction to slots, or just brush up on strategy. The experts have put it out there; it's up to you to take advantage of what's available.