You’ve seen casinos in the movies: mob-run joints with tough pit bosses, friendly dealers and attractive waitresses serving drinks. But how does an actual casino operate? Who runs the floor? How do they catch cheaters? How do they make money? How far back do casinos go in history? Check out this article to find out:
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/casino.htm
Also in that link is a link to a podcast called “Stuff You Should Know” that goes into how online gambling works
To give you an idea about how weird professional gamblers really are, take a look at some of these articles about some of the ways they try to harness luck. From lucky oranges to dropping candy, unlit cigarettes, and sitting against the grain, there’s just something entertaining and strange about how gamblers get luck.
Online Poker Lowdown – Poker Superstitions
Gambler.org – Very Superstitious: Researchers Say Myth of the Lucky Gambler Lives On
VegasMaster.com – Get Lucky With Gambling Superstitions
True Story Book Club 