Gambling

About.com Casino Gambling with Bill Burton - Complied by an expert on the topic, this site from About.com is loaded with information and links to casino information. Everything you need to know is here - from tips and advice to rules of the games to links for all the major casinos.

Casino Directory from Casinocity.com - This is the most comprehensive directory around with information about casinos and racetracks in the U.S. and around the world. You can search by casino name, location, games offered or many other options. And this site doesn't try to steer you toward their "sponsor casinos" like most others do.

Online Casino Directory from Got2bet.com - Like nearly every online gambling site, this one is peppered with flashing ads but no annoying pop-ups. It offers a big list of links to online casinos and other related sites.

Getting Comps at the Casino - Even if you don't win at gambling, you can still get comps (free stuff) from the casinos. This section of Bill Burton's About.com Casino Gambling site has lots of tips and tricks for getting free coupons, food, rooms and even airfare.

Sports Gambling from About.com Guide Edward Pinchiff - Need to know how a point spread is created and how to read it? Or are you looking for more advanced sports betting tips and information? It's all here.

Sports Betting Glossary - If you bet a dime, how much is that? (It's not 10 cents). What is a parlay or a teaser? The answers are all here in this sports betting glossary from About.coms Sports Gambling site.

Current Point Spreads from USA Today - Get the current lines here for all the major sports. The lines are updated every 15 minutes and this site also includes a useful "matchup" feature that shows you in-depth statistics for each game.

Vegas Insider - Sports Betting Information - Some of the information here is restricted to paid subscribers, but there is still a lot available for free including news, current lines, injury reports and more.

Cindy Pierson Dulays Horse Racing site from About.com - Perhaps the biggest and best horse racing site around, you will find just about everything imaginable about the "Sport of Kings" broken down into a variety of topics.

Blackjack 101 from About.coms Casino Gambling Guide - This is an excellent blackjack tutorial from About.com Guide Bill Burton. It offers a good overview of the rules of the game along with strategy tips and links for more advanced information.

Video Poker Strategy from CasinoGoers.com - Useful to both beginners and experienced players, this site lists the payouts and strategies for video poker and has a glossary of terms.

The Basics of Craps from About.coms Casino Gambling Guide - Bill Burton, About.coms Guide to Casino Gambling, has put together a page with the basic rules of craps plus links to a craps tutorial and more information.

Poker Rules and Strategy - You won't find fancy graphics or animation on this page, but you will find a huge amount of poker information. There are rules for many different poker variations and links to discussion groups and other poker sites.

General Rules of Gambling Games - Mixed in with ads and links to lots of online casinos, you will find some useful information about the rules of most gambling games and links to sites offering strategy and tips.

Las Vegas Strip History - Here you will find a comprehensive history of the Las Vegas strip, complete with a timeline listing when each hotel opened and a link to the history of that hotel. There is lots of information and pictures that you won't find anywhere else.

History of Gambling in the United States - Starting with gambling in the early colonies in the 17th century, this essay traces the history of gambling up through now.

History of Slot Machines from About.com's Inventors Guide - From Mary Bellis, About.com's Guide to inventors, this page offers a fascinating look at the evolution of the slot machine. You will also find links about the history of some other gambling games.

About.com Guide to Las Vegas - About.com Guide Robert Romano provides a wealth of Las Vegas information and links broken down into categories. In addition to the gambling section, you will find one for hotels, tourism, entertainment and much more.

About.com Guide to Reno and Lake Tahoe - This is a must-visit site for anyone planning a trip to Reno and is useful to Reno regulars and residents as well. Sherril Steele-Carlin provides this About.com Guide complete with links and news about gambling, hotels, nightlife, skiing and more.

Cheapo Vegas Visitor's Guide - This guide to Las Vegas is both informative and entertaining with reviews of nearly every Las Vegas hotel. Which one has the best buffet, cheapest rooms or best gambling? You can find it all here.

LasVegas.com Travel Guide - Want to know what shows are going on or what hotels are offering special deals? This site has

Gamblers Anonymous - The official site of Gamblers Anonymous offers an explanation of compulsive gambling and the treatment options, plus a quiz to help determine if you have a gambling problem.

Gam Anon - For Friends and Family of Problem Gamblers - This organization is designed to help the family and friends of compulsive gamblers. The site offers advice for determining if a loved one has a gambling problem and how to get help for them.

Responsible Gambling Council - This Ontario, Canada-based organization has a great site with articles and research reports about gambling problems and lots of options for those seeking help.

National Council on Problem Gambling - You will find a wealth of information here about problem gambling including a 24-hour toll-free help line, studies and statistics about gambling and a search feature to find a counselor or state organization near you.