I would like to know if a rare book can be found to be purchased. The
name of the book is "Beating the Wheel." The author is Lawrence Scott.
There are other books out there with the same title but not this
author. Once again, I would like to find and purchase this book. Thank
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Request for Question Clarification by
feilong-ga
on
21 Nov 2002 01:17 PST
Could you tell us what the book is all about? It might help if you
tell us more details regarding the book. Thank you.
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Request for Question Clarification by
hummer-ga
on
21 Nov 2002 07:07 PST
Hi picklecricket,
I've searched extensively for the title/author that you've posted, but
given those parameters, the book doesn't seem to exist. Is it possible
you could be mistaken in some way? Where did you hear about this
book? Did you actually have it in your hands and you copied down the
title and author yourself, or did someone tell you about it? About
what year was it published? Do you know the ISBN number? What is the
subject (roulette?)? Below I have listed possible authors/titles/long
shots, to take the chance that one might be the book you are looking
for.
BEATING THE WHEEL:
1. Barnhart, Russell T.: Beating the Wheel: Beating the Wheel: the
System That's Won More Than 6 Million Dollars.
2. Cohen, R. Carl: Beating the casinos' Big Six Money Wheel.
3. Patrick, John: John Patrick's Roulette: A Pro's Guide to Managing
Your Money and Beating the Wheel.
4. Scoblete, Frank: Spin Roulette Gold: Secrets of Beating the Wheel.
5. Smart, R. J.: Playing Roulette as a Business: A Professional's
Guide to Beating the Wheel.
6. Svoboda, Pete: Beating the Casinos at Their Own Game: A Strategic
Approach to Winning at Craps, Roulette, Slots, Blackjack, Baccarat,
Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud, Poker, Keno, Red Dog and Wheel of
Fortune.
LAWRENCE SCOTT:
1. Aelred's Sin.
2. Ballad for the New World and Other Stories.
3. Cracker Cop: One of the Oldest Crimes in the Nation's Oldest City.
4. Witchbroom.
5. Double V: The Civil Rights Struggle of the Tuskegee Airman.
6. Missing Fred Astaire
7. Souvenirs New English Fiction From Quebec
8. In the House of the Great Blue Heron.
9. Should Stick to Carrying Water
10. Human Relations
11. 2001 Collier Pamphlet Edition Bankruptcy Code
LONG SHOTS:
1. Blackjack for Winners: Scott Frank
2. Beat The House: Sixteen Ways To Win: Frederick Lembeck
3. Playing Blackjack as a Business: Lawrence Revere
4. Frugal Gambler: Jean Scott
If none of these help, please try to furnish as much information as
you can - nothing is insignificant when trying to find a book. If by
chance your book is in my list, let me know and I'll post this as an
answer, along with where you can purchase it.
Sincerely,
hummer
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Clarification of Question by
picklecricket-ga
on
21 Nov 2002 08:06 PST
OK, First, yes it is a book about Roulette. Where I found out about
the book was from another book written by Michael Konik. The title of
his book is (are you ready for this??) "The man with $100,000
breasts". He makes reference to both title and author in this book. I
found Mr. Koniks email and asked him about the book but he didn't know
where to find it. He might have more information about the book but I
don't know. HIs email is DeltaSkygolfman@aol.com. I don't have really
anymore info than that. That's why I couldn't find the book myself. I
hope some of this might help. Thanks for the help.
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Request for Question Clarification by
hummer-ga
on
21 Nov 2002 10:00 PST
Hi picklecricket,
Thanks for the additional info - I tried but came up cold.
Here's an interesting article with a history about trying to beat the wheel:
http://www.bettingtowin.co.uk/Article3.htm
Good luck,
hummer
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Request for Question Clarification by
markj-ga
on
21 Nov 2002 13:29 PST
picklecricket --
This is a wickedly difficult assignment. I have found a 1999 message
board posting offering a copy of this book ("and the videotapes") for
$300. This posting contains a link to the then-current e-mail address
of the poster. I have also found a 1995 magazine article by Michael
Konik that refers to the book and briefly describes Scott's roulette
method. Finally, I have found a description of a back issue of a
gambling publication, available for sale, that includes a review of
the book. This site includes contact information for the publisher of
the reviewing publication.
However, I have not found a copy of the book that is currently offered
for sale (unless the 1999 poster hasn't sold it yet).
The key to finding this information was trying very slightly different
wording and spelling for the book or its author from the ones you have
used.
If you would consider these leads to be a complete response to your
question, please post a question clarification, and I will post the
information as an answer.
markj-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
feilong-ga
on
22 Nov 2002 05:17 PST
If ever we're able to find one outside the U.S., are you willing to go for it?
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Clarification of Question by
picklecricket-ga
on
22 Nov 2002 11:12 PST
Wow. I never considered the book outside of the US, but why not? As
long as the book is available for purchse. It seems from what you guys
have found that this book might be on the expensive side. Would you
agree with that?
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