At over 500 pages long, Jensen's "Casino Gambling Secrets" is a great resource for general playing advice and learning the rules of all the major casino games. Jensen also lays out game-specific fundamental strategy (when relevant). The text font is oversized (which may explain why there are so many pages), and there are some great payout tables for several different video poker games. This is another beginner's book, so don't think there are actually any "secrets".

Jensen does a great job introducing each game (eighteen in total), covering the rules, and exploring both long and short strategies. He doesn't just tell you what to do either. Jensen backs up each strategy with odds, stats and the reasons for making each strategic move.

All of the casino games covered in "Casino Gambling Secrets" are Baccarat, Big Six Wheel, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Casino War, Craps, Deuces Wild Hold'Em Fold'Em Poker, Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Red Dog, Roulette, Sic-Bo, Slots, Spanish 21, Super Fun 21, Three Card Poker and Video Poker.

Jensen also covers the essentials of money management and understanding the odds. And while Jensen is a supporter of systems (used specifically for playing roulette) he contends that betting systems have their pitfalls. It only takes up a small portion of the book, so you can take it or leave it. Strategies for other games are succinctly presented in short and more advanced forms. Depending on how complex the strategy, Jensen gives it to you in doses. For example, instead of hitting you with the entire basic blackjack strategy (which really isn't that basic), he teaches the simple strategy first and backs it up with practice tips.

The accompanying charts and drawings are very helpful as well, especially for the visual learner. Excellent strategy charts and an in-depth glossary help to make this an excellent gambling resource you'll turn to time and again.