This is a very information packed book. It gives a brief overview of the aforementioned 52 ways to cheat at poker and also teaches you how to protect yourself against them. The author also does a good job of explaining how likely you are to come up against a particular maneuver.
Kronzek also goes through the history of card cheating, both in general and technique specific, as well as citing many other works on crooked gambling. I've read many books on this subject and I think this one is the most broad. I would use it as an introduction and then branch out to others for additional information on techniques that interest you.
I recommend The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase if you are interested in how these moves are actually done. It is the grandfather of books on card cheating although it can take some time to absorb. It also carries with it the ongoing mystery of the identity of it's author. Erdnase is a pseudonym and there are many theories as to who it may really be. For a more in-depth general overview Gambling Scams by Darwin Ortiz would be a good choice.
If you've ever wondered how Worm worked his crooked magic in Rounders or suspect you've been cheated at the card table then pick this book up. You'll learn a lot.
As always, feel free to sound off in the comments or email me at jeffsemonis at yahoo.com.
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