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OFF THE SHELF
 Howard Schwartz, the "librarian for gamblers," is the marketing director
for Gambler's Book Club in Las Vegas, a position he has held since 1979.
Author of hundreds of articles on gambling, his weekly book reviews appear in numerous publications throughout the gaming industry.
Columns in 2009
Jul 01: Kill Everyone Revised; Finally -- A New Book on Harness Racing
Jun 24: What Factors Help Teams Cover the Spread? -- Iskoe's Books Explain
Jun 18: O'Donnell's Playbook, 40,000 Roulette Spins Fresh Arrivals at Gamblers Shop
Jun 10: Phil Steele's FB Preview -- Still the Best
Jun 02: Enjoy History of Gambling -- It's Full of Colorful Stories
May 27: Problem Gambling Books -- They Can Help Before It's Too Late
May 20: Matusow's Poker Bio an Honest, Revealing Read
May 13: Planning to Bet the WNBA? This Handy Workbook Helpful
May 05: Golf trivia, betting, hustling—it's all in these books...
Apr 29: Need A Mother's Day Gift for A Lady Who Gambles?
Apr 22: Eat Pro Poker Players Alive! Covers Much Territory
Apr 15: Crapshooters Flock to Books That Explain Dice Control
Apr 08: Three Poker Books You Should Have Read and Still Can
Apr 01: Pro Draft Preview, Tax Guide Interesting References
Mar 25: Baseball Record Keeper Should Keep You Sharper
Mar 18: Getting Ready to Bet Baseball? Here are Some Fact-Filled Books
Mar 11: Umpires, Ballparks, Streaks Featured in Murray's 'Betting Baseball'
Mar 04: Baseball Bettors and Fans Should Enjoy These Titles
Feb 25: Baseball Annual, Pitching Aces Vital Resources for Bettors
Feb 18: 'Madness of March' captures hoops betting colorfully
Feb 11: Ashman's Short-Handed Hold'Em, Global Racing by Shuback on Target
Jan 21: Yo! -- It's Getting to Tax Time -- Know the Rules If You Gamble
Jan 14: Dancer is on Target with New Video Poker Book
Jan 07: Protect Yourself Against Fraud, Liars with These Two Books
Columns in 2008
Dec 31: Books on History of Gambling May Explain Where We Are Now
Dec 24: New Tourney, Omaha Split Titles Illuminate New Ways to Win
Dec 10: Clarke's Vegas Confidential Packed with 'Sinsational' Tales
Dec 03: Slotboom's Poker Secrets; Killer Roulette Fresh Stuff
Nov 26: Vegas' Newton Bio Colorful; Great Old 21 Classic Republished
Nov 19: Casino-ology Must Read for Enlightened Management
Nov 12: College Hoops Prospectus; Casino Guide Have Value
Nov 05: College Hoops Record and Trend Book Arrives with a Great Boxing Tome
Oct 29: Blue Ribbon Hoops Book Super Resource For Serious Bettors Going Fast
Oct 22: New books focus on lottery, betting on games, Wall Street
Oct 08: Prepare for Hoops Betting with Proper Books, Mags
Oct 01: Heads Up, No-Limit Poker Book; Con Man Study; Chip Guide Vivid
Sep 24: Two Casino Supervisory Books Designed to Sharpen Skills
Sep 17: Three Horse Betting Books Smart Players Should Read...
Sep 09: Like Gambling-Related Biographies? Here's A Handful to Choose From ...
Sep 03: Gaming History, Sports Betting, Hocke Mag and Craps Guide Have Wide Appeal
Aug 27: More Negreanu Wisdom; Biog of Gangster Nitti New Reads
Aug 20: 'Poker Whiz Wheel' Helps Player's Pre-Flop Strategy
Aug 13: Angle, Record-Keeping Football Betting Books Have Wide Appeal
Aug 06: Two Vital Books on Casino Marketing, Management Arrive
July 30: Tells, Cheats, Quotes -- Three Pokers Books for Those Who Like Variety
July 24: Feist Workbook; Steele's Pro Scorebook Helpful Tools
July 16: Steele's College FB Scorebook' Lawrence's 'Book' Angle-Packed
July 09: Football Betting Angles Aplenty with These Three Reference Books
July 01: Poker Tourneys, Cuba and the Mob; Lawrenc's Playbook Sizzling Sellers
Jun 25: Getz's Underdog Theorem a Fresh Approach to Betting Pro Football
Jun 18: Snyder's Poker Tourney 2 Unique, Kronzek Aims at Foiling Cheats
Jun 11: Steele's Magazine a Must-Have; Poker Wizards Packed With Ideas
Jun 04: Negreanu Poker Book Hot; Racing Manual Super Resource
May 28: If Dad Plays And Reads--A Book Can Help His Game
May 21: Studies Show Factors Which Cause Teams to Cover Spread
May 14: Gus, Ghosts, Poker Math -- Three Super Arrivals for Players
May 07: Video Keno, Spanish 21, Women's Pro Hoops Books New Arrivals
Apr 30: Three New Greenblatt Poker Books Hit The GBC Shelves
Apr 23: New Razz Poker Book; '08; 'Sire Ratings' Guide Fresh Up
Apr 16: Horseplayer's Resource -- Handicapping in Cyberspace
Apr 09: Black Mob, Honus Wagner Baseball Card Two Intersting Titles
Apr 02: Betting Longshots, KY. Derby Focus of Two New Books
Mar 26: Netting Baseball, Cat House Books Updated; King Con Good Choices
Mar 19: Harrington's Cash Games Books Hot with New Problem-Solving Ideas
Mar 12: Before You Cry IRS, Tax Help Is Available
Mar 05: Winning Strategies for No-Limit Hold-Em; New Cookie Book Sold
Feb 27: Two Vital Baseball Statistical Guides By Erwin Prepare Bettors
Feb 20: Baseball Record Keeper Vital; New Sit & Go Poker Book Helpful
Feb 13: Colorful, Picturesque LV History Series Tremendous Resource
Feb 08: Arena Football; Roulette Odds; Unique Dempsey Bio New at GBC
Jan 16: Secrets of Better Customer Service Outlined in Books
Jan 09: Coincidence, Counting, Boxing Regs -- 'Variety Pack' of Books to Ponder
Jan 02: You Want Gambling-Related Short Stuff for 'Vacation Reading'?
Columns in 2007
Dec 26: New Body Language Book Might Help in Business, Social Decisions
Dec 19: Pot-Limit Omaha; Collecting Playing Cards New and Cool
Dec 05: Caro, Schoonmaker Poker Books Packed With New Ideas
Nov 28: Two New Titles Offer Mob, Mafia Buffs Super References
Nov 21: Gambling Books Make a Nice Gift
Nov 14: Stat, Log Book; Casino Guide Fresh, Valuable Resources
Nov 07: Poker Cheating; Weird Las Vegas Two Intriguing Reads, Gifts
Oct 31: College Hoops Workbook Has Trends; Without a Tout Unique
Oct 24: New 'Kill' Book; Tannenbaum Strategy Excellent Tutorials
Oct 17: 27th Edition Of Blue Ribbon College Book Must Reading
Oct 10: Poker Face 2: A True Picture of the Game
Oct 3: 'Farha On Omaha,' 'Small Track Betting' Fresh Info For Players
Sep 25: Angles, Habits, Facts Focus of Three New Horse Bet Books
Sep 19: Apostolico's Poker Book Designed to Develop Winning Edge in Business
Sep 12: Unique Book Focuses Solely on Texas Hold'Em Starting Hands
Sep 05: McKenna's Beyond Traps; Stann's Hollywood Blackjack Provoke Thought
Aug 29: Moshman's Sit 'N Go; Krieger's 52 Great Poker Tips Have Value
Aug 22: Isoke's NFL Teams and Situations; New Fantasy Book Supersources
Aug 15: Stat & Log Book; College Analysis -- Super Football Betting References
Aug 08: New Professional No-Limit Hold 'Em Work Must-Reading
Aug 01: Football Angle Books; NFL Fact Book; Prospectus Finally Arrive
Jul 25: 'Weighing the Odds' must read; Steele's 'Pro Book' angle-filled
Jul 18: Lawrence Black Book; Blue Ribbon YB 'Bettor Friendly'
Jul 11: Four Super Resources for Handicapping Football Now at GBC
Jul 04: Mickey Cohen Bio; Golf Betting Guide New at GBC
Jun 27: Marc Lawrence, Phil Steele Mags Hot to Trot for 2007
Jun 20: Craig's Full Tilt Poker Book Perfect Tournament Tutor
Jun 13: Two New Mafia-Related Books Make For Interesting Reading
Jun 06: Point Spread Playbook Arrives; Spreads, Totals Angles, Scheds
May 30: Poker Books with Some Humor Mixed with Advice Have Value
May 23: Iskoe's Pro, College Stat Pattern Reports Ready
May 15: Eng's Guide to U.S. Casinos, Racinos Super Reference for Travelers
May 08: Bigger Deal; Poker Handbook; Tourney Craps Get Spotlight
May 03: 'Mental' Aspect of Poker Examined; Video Poker Scout Guide Helpful
Apr 11: Two New Poker Books Aimed at Tough Players and Pigeons
Apr 04: Four Great Poker Classics You Should Have Read By Now
Mar 28: Brunson's 'Memorable' Book; Livingston's 'Wit' Both Good Reads
Mar 21: Baseball Prospectus; Who's Who Helpful References
Mar 14: Jackpot Nation may help explain why we all gamble
Mar 07: Some Suggested Reading to Prep for '07 Baseball
Feb 28: Two 'Must-Have' Baseball Books for the 2007 Season
Feb 21: Murray's Betting Baseball a gem -- Must-read for '07
Feb 14: Pitching Aces; Track Stats series new GBC arrivals
Feb 07: Like history of gambling, cons? -- Here's three of best
Jan 31: Angle Shooters Should Love Mazur's 2007 Thoroughbred Guides
Jan 24: New Binion Bio Fascinating: Two New "Killer Poker" Titles Arrive
Jan 17: Four Books Designed to Save or Make You Money
Jan 10: Poker Protection -- A Must-Read for Supervisors
Jan 03: Davidowitz, Keppler Offer Horseplayers New Ideas
Columns in 2006
Dec 27: Vegas Guide is a Great Timesaver While Physics of Hoops Fascinating
Dec 20: Poker's Greatest Moments Memorialized in Super Book
Dec 13: Negreanu's Wisdom a Winner; Math of Poker Super, Advanced
Dec 06: "Rules of Poker" essential work; Shulman's "No-Limit" primer helpful
Nov 29: Ten great gambling-related books for holiday gifts
Nov 22: New Houdini bio; Football handicap book fresh new titles
Nov 15: Konik's Smart Money Focuses on Gigantic Sports Betting Group
Nov 08: Read 'Em and Reap; Chan's Cash Games Book -- Double Dynamite
Nov 01: Record-keeping Books Arrive To Help Hoops Bettors Track Streaks
Oct 26: Beyond Bluffs by McKenna; Ramsey 'Visual' guide helpful
Oct 19: Mob-Oriented Books -- Four New Colorful Titles Arrive At GBC
Oct 11: Blue Ribbon Hoops, Gordon Blue Book Hot Stuff
Oct 04: Four Gambling-Related Titles Add Some Variety to Your Library
Sep 28: Need Fresh Ideas on Betting the Ponies? Try These New Titles
Sep 20: Basketball On Paper -- Unique Book Analyzes Stats, Performance
Sep 13: Winning Secrets of Poker; Adams' Novel Fine Reading
Sep 06: New Poker Books by Vorhaus, Largay Take Fresh Approaches
Aug 30: Learning a New Language
Aug 23: Two Iskoe Systems Analysis Books; Power System Workbook Fresh New Football Books
Aug 16: A Quick Quiz-Review of Football Betting Books and What They've Got
Aug 9: Hunting Fish; Getting Lucky - Two Fine Books on Poker, People, Places
Aug 2: Feist, Steele Football Betting Books Packed With Stats, History
July 26: Innovative Poker Tournament Book by Snyder a Valuable Tool
July 19: Teasers and Totals; Lawrence's Black Book Great Betting Timesavers
July 12: Bob Frederick Books Provide College, Pro Football Angles
July 05: Fischman's Online Ace; Isaacs' I'm Not Bluffing New at GBC
June 28: Football Books, Magazines from Steele, Lawrence Arrive at GBC
June 22: Devilfish and Hilger Add to Quality of Hot Poker Book Arrivals
June 14: Pointspread Playbook; Iskoe Reports; Gold Sheet Magazine at GBC Now
June 7: Chance, Coincidence, Luck Continue to Fascinate Players
May 31: Harrington, Miller Potent Combo with Two New No-Limit Poker Books
May 24: Five Books Geard Toward History, Ethnic Diversity of the Mob
May 17: Cloutier's New Tournament Poker Book Packed With Ideas
May 03: Ultimate Guide to Tells Nicely Done; New Book on Greyhounds Offers Fresh Start
Apr 27: Esfandiari's In The Money; Baseball Hacks, Two Fresh GBC Arrivals
Apr 19: Two New Remarkable Poker Books by Slotboom, Brown hit GBC Shelves
Apr 12: Bluegrass, Baseball Bio and Biloxi
Apr 05: Odds and Stats Help Make Odds and Ends Meet
Mar 29: Betting Baseball--Here's What To Read to Gain Proficiency
Mar 22: Baseball Prospectus; Krieger's Secrets Hot New Items at GBC
Mar 16: Author Exposes Cheating In Live Games and On the Internet
Mar 08: Killer Sports Baseball Annual Record-Keeper, Betting Angles
Mar 01: Nick Gullo's Poker Room Guide Vital Reading as Game Grows
Feb 22: Baseball Insight Annual; Big Book of Blackjack New at GBC
Feb 15: Betting Baseball; Pitching Aces; Baseball Guide Fresh for '06 Bettors
Feb 08: Catching Poker Cheat -- An Oldie Returns After Being Out of Print
Feb 01: 'Poker 24/7' by Reuben -- 30 Years Of Legends, Characters, Games
Jan 25: Gamblers With Tax Questions Will Find Help In Two Books
Jan 18: Arena FB workbook super record-keeper;
'Hardball Times' good '06 baseball source
Jan 11: Poker Talk; History of Playing Cards Should Enlighten and Entertain Players
Jan 4: New Las Vegas History and Picture Books - Three Great Choices
Columns in 2005
Dec 28: Early Speed by Klein New at GBC, Burgio's Colorful Poker Book
Dec 21: History of Slot Machines In Photos; Gaming Technology Focus Of Books
Dec 14: Dark Side of Vegas, Magic, Lying: Three New Titles Arrive at GBC
Dec 08: Lyle Berman Biography Examines Big Business, Start of WPT Concept
Nov 30: 1,000 International Casinos Listed in Wiesenberg's Ultimate Guide
Nov 23: Low Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Book By Abluencia -- Good Beginner Book
Nov 16: American Casino Guide Features Coupons Galore; Vegas Picture Book Super
Nov 09: Catello's NBA Guide Packed With Betting Angles, Room For Records
Nov 02: Basketball Workbook -- Perfect for College Bettors; Kill Phil on Poker
Oct 26: Lessinger's Big Book of Bluffs Worthy Addition for Every Level Player
Oct 19: Blue Ribbon Hoops Book; Killer Sports NBA Annual Hot Arrivals
Oct 12: All In -- Fascinating History of Famous World Series of Poker
Oct 05: Banker's Book of Sports Betting; Gordon's Little Green Book at GBC
Sep 28: Cooke's Rules of Real Poker Should Help Settle Arguments
Sep 21: Annie Duke's Poker Bio Interesting; Einiger's Book Keyed to BJ Tourneys
Sep 14: Fortune's Formula -- Unique History of Gambling's Money Management
Sep 07: 'Sharks' a Fine Vegas History and Biography Combination
Aug 31: The Betting Doctor; NFL Teams & Situations--Good Advice, Stats
Aug 24: Marc Lawrence's Black Book; Iskoe's College Analysis Tops
Aug 17: Both Invigorating Books
Aug 10: Pro Scorebook--22 Years of Results; New Halftime Betting Book by Frederick
Aug 03: Pro FB Guide Reviews '05; Fact Book Covers All-Time Results
Jul 27: Betting Angle Books Abound at GBC as Grid Season Nears
Jul 20: Vines, McEvoy Team on No-Limit Book; Tiltboys Funny
Jul 13: Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook Explodes with In-depth Analysis
Jul 07: NFL Annual; Wong On Dice New Arrivals at GBC
Jun 29: Greenstein's Ace on the River -- Powerful Advice for Cash Players
Jun 22: Stu Unger Biography Revealing; Steele's Magazine Top Shelf
Jun 15: Harrington On Hold'em Red Hot; Beyond Tells Takes Mental Approach
Jun 08: Pointspread Playbook, NFL Teasers & Totals Additional Football Arrivals
Jun 01: Football's Just Around the Corner; New Books, Magazines Arriving
May 25: Craig's Professor, Banker, Suicide King Saga -- Solid 'Inside' Look at Big-Time Poker
May 18: Potpurri of New Titles for Gamblers Arrive in May
May 11: Practical Casino Math Updated; Gambling 102 Analyzes Strategies
May 04: Yao's Weighing the Odds; Fox & Harker's Mastering No-Limit Hold'em Solid Hits
Apr 27: Aces and Kings by Kaplan; Poker as Life -- Smooth Reading
Apr 20: Getting Started in Hold 'em
Apr 13: Six Secrets of Successful Bettors -- Playing the Horses Intelligently
Apr 06: Matros' Making of a Poker Player Leads the Way in New GBC Arrivals
Mar 30: Eng's Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies -- Smart Buy at GBC
Mar 23: Variety Pack of New Poker and Baseball Books at GBC
Mar 16: Baseball Books Abound at GBC; Each Has Helpful Angles
Mar 09: Baseball Insight Annual; Log Book Two Important Tools for Betting in 2005
Mar 03: Tournament Poker and The Art of War -- Sun-Tzu's Strategies
Feb 23: Moneymaker -- Turning $40 into $2.5 million
Feb 16: Pitching Aces Focuses on Starters; Illman Deciphers Maidens, Juveniles
Feb 09: Snyder's Blackbelt in Blackhack -- Revised; Jacobson's Blackjack Zone Fresh Arrivals
Jan 26: Forte Surveillance Guide; Brunson Super System 2 -- Newest Must-Reads
Jan 19: Never Bet Baseball? Get Ready for 2005 With These Excellent Studies
Jan 12: Chan's Poker Book Colorful, Instructional; Gullo's Hold 'Em Guide Perfect for Beginners
Jan 05: Fascinated With Rothstein? New Book Offers Look at His Hustles, Fixes, Death
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