Ned Talbot, a bookmaker working the Royal Ascot, finds himself in a race to solve his father's stabbing--a race where coming in second could cost him more than even money--it could cost him his life.

Four original novellas bring to life the inhabitants and visitors of the mysterious casino city Canto Bight.

To fulfill his do-or-die mission for the dark masters he serves, the dreaded Darth Maul must take on a bloodthirsty prison warden, a cannibal gang, cutthroat crime lord Jabba the Hutt, and an unspeakable alien horror in order to capture the ultimate weapon: an object that will enable the Sith to conquer the galaxy. Set before the events of Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace.

"To root out the card cheat responsible for her brother's death, Miss Delia Trevor spends her evenings dancing her way through high society balls, and her late nights disguised as a young man gambling her way through London's gaming hells. Then one night, handsome Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, a notorious member of St. George's Club, recognizes her. When he threatens to reveal her secret, she's determined to keep him from ruining her plans,...

Logan Tanner lives the exhilarating life of a professional gambler, taking risks with nerves of steel. From casinos in Macau to Monte Carlo to Milan, he's racked up a fortune and become a living legend. But all the glitz and glamour hide a dark and violent past as an extractor--a world that comes rushing back to him when the beautiful and innocent Lara Balkon enters his life. Soon Logan is drawn into the conflict between tow Russian mafia bosses over...

Spirited comedy of a professional gambler trying to raise a new bankroll by fleecing a wealthy young woman.

The concept of gamification turns healthy behaviors, such as losing weight or helping the environment, into a game that rewards success. This new and exciting niche in the game industry provides limitless opportunities for young people who are interested in the cutting edge of computers and technology, and how it interacts with daily life. This book does an excellent job of explaining exactly what gamification is by showing how technologies such as...

Lady Persephone MacGregor hopes for one fling before settling into spinsterhood, but her proposition to Ransom, the owner of a gambling den, may turn into something neither of them expect--a future together?

After getting cleaned out by a bad hand at cards, Skye Fargo is desperate for cash. When he rides into Tucson looking for work, he soon finds out that there's more than money at stake. The dreaded Bearcat Lutz rules the town with a bloody fist, forcing innocent prisoners to work as slaves and destroying everyone who dares to stand up to him. But the Trailsman is going to do more than just stand up to Lutz--he's going to take him down...."--p. [4]...

Gambling. Exciting, romantic, and fun, in movies at least. The good guys are always good at whatever game they play, and the women flock around them. They always make it look so easy. And it is! Beyond a shadow of a doubt, gambling is about the simplest thing there is to do with your money. You don't need any secret skills or special training, studies, or advanced degrees. Anyone can step up to a table, toss their money down, and wait for the decision....