Ebook - Danger in the Cards by Michael MacDougall
Description & Effect
Discover the Deceptive World of Gambling Cheats
Step into the intriguing universe of 'Danger in the Cards' by Michael MacDougall, a fascinating digital download that pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of gambling deception. This captivating ebook presents a unique collection of true stories from the self-styled 'Card Detective,' 'Mickey' MacDougall, who spent his career exposing the cunning tactics of swindlers and grifters. Originally published in 1943, this timeless exposé offers an unparalleled glimpse into the inner workings of backroom poker cheats, intricate dice scams, slick bunco artists, elaborate horse race swindles, and the rigged games found at carnivals and midways.
Unmasking Every Form of Fraud
MacDougall's lively narrative takes you on an entertaining and informative journey as he recounts his experiences consulting with casino bosses and card room owners to eliminate fraud. Learn how these nefarious individuals ply their trade in countless environments: aboard trains and luxurious cruise ships, at the adrenaline-fueled racetrack, in shadowy back alleys, bustling military barracks, upscale hotels, vibrant night clubs, and even within the quiet confines of private homes. From the subtle art of the card sharp to the audacious strategies of the con artist, no scam is left unexamined. This detailed casebook provides an authentic look at the diverse methods employed by those who seek to profit from deception.
Protect Yourself from the Swindlers
More than just a thrilling read, 'Danger in the Cards' serves as an essential guide for anyone wishing to understand and protect themselves from these predatory practices. By revealing the various swindles and cheats in intricate detail, MacDougall empowers readers to identify the warning signs and avoid becoming another victim. As Richard E. Gorman of the Chicago Police Department remarked, it's 'an interesting and informative exposé of crooked gambling and the crooked gamblers' nefarious wiles and intrigues. Fascinating, revealing and authentic.' Don't get taken like the unsuspecting victims profiled in this classic work. Download your copy today and arm yourself with the knowledge to outsmart the swindlers.
Original Specs
A fascinating casebook of true stories from the self-styled "Card Detective" that reveals the inner workings of backroom poker cheats, dice scams, bunco artists, horse race swindles, rigged games of the carnival and midway and much, much more.
Written in a breezy style, "Mickey" MacDougall takes the reader along for an entertaining and informative ride as he consults with casino bosses and card room owners to stamp out cheaters and grifters.
Swindlers take many forms and purvey their trade anywhere people gather: aboard trains and cruise ships, at the racetrack, in back alleys, military barracks, hotels, night clubs and even in private homes.
Learn the various swindles and cheats and how to protect yourself. Don't get taken, unlike the victims in the book.
Contents:
- Introduction (B. W. McCarron)
- One of a Kind
- Cheater's Cruise
- Just Above the Belt
- Mr. MacCradle's Last Victim
- Twilight Cheating
- Toss of a Die
- Hustlers Have to Eat
- Gambling-House Blues
- Spider and the Fly
- Crooks and Carnivals
- Bingo!
- Female of the Species
- They're in the Army Now
- Pony Paradise
- Weeping Willie
- Epilogue
- About the Author
- Thank You
- Short-Form Catalog
"Danger in the Cards is an interesting and informative exposé of crooked gambling and the crooked gamblers' nefarious wiles and intrigues. Fascinating, revealing and authentic." - Richard E. Gorman, Chicago Police Department
1st edition 1943, PDF 263 pages.
word count: 77195 which is equivalent to 308 standard pages of text
