1. The Biggest Bluff
If you have been around the gambling scene for a while, Maria Konnikova is not a new name. She delves deep into a gambler's psychology in her book The Biggest Bluff and clearly shows that you can get a deeper understanding of the game, especially in poker where she's known for her record of high wins in live tournaments. Her 368-page book has some useful insights for any reader interested gambling.
2. A Man For All Markets
A Man for All Markets is an interesting 416-page read by Edward Thorp. If you are looking for a gambling book with a comprehensive perspective, you should pick this one. You'll enjoy the fascinating story of a math guru who learned how to study and count cards in blackjack and translate his knowledge to wins. He brings an interesting view of how education plays a role in making a suitable decision while gambling.
3. The Confidence Game
Another gem by Maria Konnikova worth your time, The Confidence Game revolves around poker at first glance. However, there is more to it as Maria uses her psychology background to decipher how easy it is to trick the brain when gambling. It is a light read and easy to go over for any interested reader. She shows how gambling seemingly suggests making some fast cash, but there is a lot more to consider before putting down your money in reality.
4. Bringing Down The House
The title is no bait, and indeed the characters in the book brought the casino house down. Ben Mezrich recounts the true story of a tutor and his students who explored a clever strategy to count cards in blackjack. Bringing down the House is a must-read as, unlike other reads, there is some logic behind the book's theories combined with the kind of luck that any gambling fanatic would want to understand.
5. Gambling For Life
The Gambling for Life revolves around gambling and sports betting in general. The author, Harry Findlay, is a gambling guru and has won more than 22 million dollars over the years in tournaments that are more of a game of chance than any well-thought-out strategy. You will learn more about him in the book and little information that you can replicate to garner as much success as he has. For obvious reasons, he is not very straightforward, but the book still manages to capture many readers' interest.