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American Casino Guide Show: May, 2008 - Howard Schwartz of the Gambler's Book Shop in Las Vegas

casinos@aol.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:19:00 GMT

Steve interviews Howard Schwartz, marketing director of America's first gambling bookstore, the Gambler's Book Shop in Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the store, some of its famous visitors, and Howard's recommendations for the best books on a variety of gambling topics.

American Casino Guide Show: April, 2008 - Visiting Atlantic City

casinos@aol.com — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:14:00 GMT

Steve interviews Jeff Vasser, Executive Director of the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority. They discuss Atlantic City's typical visitor; getting to and around the city; current and future casino developments; and a quick take on all of the city's casino resorts.

American Casino Guide Show: March, 2008 - Gambling and Taxes with Jean Scott

casinos@aol.com — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:16:00 GMT

Steve interviews Jean Scott, author of Tax Help for Gamblers, about the tax implications for gamblers. They discuss what ID is needed to claim winnings; which forms you receive from the casinos, how to keep a gambling diary; how to declare wins and losses on your tax forms; state tax liabilities; and more.

American Casino Guide Show: February, 2008 - How to Become a Professional Gambler with Arnold Snyder

info@americancasinoguide.com — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:58:00 GMT

Steve interviews blackjack and poker expert Arnold Snyder about how a player can learn to become a professional player at those two casino games.

American Casino Guide Show: January, 2008 - New casino games with John Grochowski

americancasinoguide — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:06:00 GMT

Steve interviews syndicated gaming writer John Grochowski about new table games and slot/video poker machines introduced at the G2E (Global Gaming Expo) trade show this past November in Las Vegas.

American Casino Guide Show: December, 2007 - An update on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Casinos

casinos@aol.com — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:29:00 GMT

Steve interviews Nicole Learson, Director of Marketing at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. They discuss, on a property-by-property basis, how the casinos in the area have changed since Hurricane Katrina and what new developments are expected in the future.

American Casino Guide Show: November, 2007 - How to Choose the Best Video Poker Paytables with Jean Scott

casinos@aol.com — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:07:00 GMT

Steve interviews video poker expert Jean Scott about how to choose the best video poker paytables. They discuss how to find paytables offering the best returns; which paytables have high "volatility," which can require a bigger bankroll; and which ones offer better returns on progressive machines.

American Casino Guide Show: October, 2007 - Maximizing Comps at Blackjack with Max Rubin

casinos@aol.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:48:00 GMT

Steve interviews Max Rubin, co-host of CBS TV's Ultimate Blackjack Tour and author of "Comp City." They discuss Max's background in the casino industry and his past work as a card counter, plus Max gives practical tips for blackjack players looking to exploit the casino comping system.

American Casino Guide Show: September, 2007 - All about Craps with Larry Edell

casinos@aol.com — Sun, 2 Sep 2007 02:09:00 GMT

Steve Bourie interviews Larry Edell, author of seven books on craps and webmaster of thecrapshooter.com. They discuss how to play craps, the game's good and bad bets, maximizing casino comps in craps, and using "controlled dice shooting" to overcome the casino's mathematical advantage.

American Casino Guide Show: August, 2007 - Winning on Slot Machines with Frank Legato

casinos@aol.com — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:10:00 GMT

Steve Bourie interviews Frank Legato, author of How To Win Millions Playing Slot Machines...Or Lose Trying. They discuss how slots work and tips for players to increase their chances of winning.

American Casino Guide Show: July, 2007 - Saving Money in Las Vegas with Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor newsletter

americancasinoguide — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:24:00 GMT

Steve Bourie, interviews Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor newsletter. They discuss various ways to save money on rooms, shows, food and gambling when visiting Las Vegas.

American Casino Guide Show: June, 2007 - Beatable Casino Games with The Wizard of Odds

casinos@aol.com — Fri, 11 May 2007 03:03:00 GMT

Steve Bourie interviews Michael Shackleford, also known as The Wizard of Odds, for his opinion on which casino games are beatable. They discuss slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat with tips from Mike on how to either beat a game, or lessen the casino's advantage.

American Casino Guide Show: May, 2007 - Texas Hold'em with Bill Burton

americancasinoguide — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:17:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews Bill Burton, the casino gambling guide at About.com and author of "Get The Edge at Low-Limit Texas Hold'em!" They discuss how to play Texas Hold'em and strategies for winning.

American Casino Guide Show: April, 2007 - Maximizing Slot Club Benefits with Jean Scott

americancasinoguide — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:28:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews Frugal Gambling author, Jean Scott, for her expertise on casino slot clubs. They discuss how various slot club systems work, how to earn cashback and comps, plus other ways for players to earn maximum benefits.

American Casino Guide Show: March, 2007 - How to Become a Professional Video Poker Player, with Bob Dancer

americancasinoguide — Fri, 9 Feb 2007 02:47:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews professional video poker player, Bob Dancer, who has won more than $1 million in his career.

They discuss what it takes to become a professional player, including: choosing the right machines, using proper strategies, bankroll considerations and more.

American Casino Guide Show: February, 2007 - Henry Tamburin

casinos@aol.com — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:54:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, discusses blackjack when he interviews gaming author and blackjack newsletter publisher, Henry Tamburin.

They discuss the new Speed Count system for counting cards; how rule changes affect a casino's mathematical advantage, how to find the best games, how to avoid the worst games; and how to get a FREE three-month subsciption to Henry's newsletter.

American Casino Guide Show: January, 2007 - Linda Boyd

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:01:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews Linda Boyd, author of The Video Poker Edge. They discuss Linda's background and her advice for video poker players.

American Casino Guide Show: December, 2006 - Mark Pilarski

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:35:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews syndicated gaming writer Mark Pilarski whose column appears in newspapers, magazines and web sites throughout the world. They discuss Mark's background, his advice for players, plus interesting stories from his columns as well as his casino career.

American Casino Guide Show - November, 2006 - Stanford Wong

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:12:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews blackjack expert Stanford Wong. They discuss Wong's background, card counting, the current state of blackjack games in Las Vegas and tips for players wanting to get the most for their money when playing blackjack.

American Casino Guide Show : October, 2006 - Blackjack Tournaments

americancasinoguide — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:42:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews Ken Einiger, 2005 World Series of Blackjack champion and author of "Play To Win." Steve and Ken discuss blackjack tournaments and strategies for playing in them.

American Casino Guide Show - September, 2006 - Slot Myths

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 11:49:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews John Robison, author of "The Slot Experts Guide to Playing Slots." Steve and John play "Mythbusters" and examine 11 common myths that people have about playing slot machines.

American Casino Guide Show - August, 2006 - Video Poker

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:40:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, explains the three big differences between slots and video poker. He also interviews Jean Scott, author of "The Frugal Gambler" and "Frugal Video Poker" to get her tips for winning at video poker.

American Casino Guide Show - July, 2006 - Slot Machines

casinos@aol.com — Fri, 9 Jun 2006 15:37:00 GMT

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, explains how slot machines work and how casinos decide what they should be set to pay out.

He also interviews syndicated gaming writer, and author of "The Slot Machine Answer Book," John Grochowski, on tips for winning on the slots.

American Casino Guide Show - June, 2006 - Gulf Coast Casinos

casinos@aol.com — Wed, 24 May 2006 23:55:00 GMT

The American Casino Guide is the #1 bestselling book in the U.S. on the subject of casino gambling and casino travel.

On each show the book's author, Steve Bourie, talks about topics of interest to travelers who like to visit casinos.

Whether it's using the best gambling strategies or simply getting the best deals on travel to casinos, Steve can speak expertly on the subject. During the course of each show, Steve also features an interview with a special guest from the world of casino travel or gambling.

For this June, 2006 show Steve gives three tips on how to save money when booking a trip to a casino hotel, plus he interviews former Biloxi Sun-Herald gaming writer Linda Mabry to get an update on the status of all casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.