Squares and Sharps, Suckers and Sharks
the science, psychology and philosophy of gambling
$86.02
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
30 September 2021
Summary
Squares and Sharps, Suckers and Sharks: The Psychology of Gambling
People have been gambling, in one form or another, for as long as history itself. Why? Money, entertainment, escape and a desire to win are all traditional explanations.
Arguably, however, these are secondary considerations to a higher order purpose: a craving for control. Gambling offers a means of gaining authority over the unknown, granting us a sense of control over uncertainty. Almost al…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857304841 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0857304844 |
| Author: | Joseph Buchdahl |
| Publisher: | Oldcastle Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | High Stakes Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 30 September 2021 |
| Weight: | 920g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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‘Squares & Sharps, Suckers & Sharks is a thoughtful book and a refreshing read’ - Betfair Pro Trader; ‘Joseph delivers on his promise to familiarise anybody with an interest in betting or investing with the workings of the betting mind through an abundance of practical examples’ - Pinnacle
About The Author
Joseph Buchdahl
Joseph Buchdahl is a sports betting analyst. Since 2001 he has been providing historical results, match statistics and betting odds through the website Football-Data.co.uk. He tweets regularly via 12Xpert and is currently publishing betting-related articles for the online sportsbook Pinnacle Sports. He is the author of Squares & Sharps, Suckers & Sharks, How To Find a Black Cat in a Coal Cellar and the perennial bestseller Fixed Odds Sports Betting.
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