My last piece of advice to the degenerate slot player who thinks he can beat the one-armed bandit consists of four little words: It can't be done.

- John Scarne

The gambling supply house catalog is distinctly not the safest place to learn about cheating devices, beware of catalog men.

- John Scarne

Night and day a picture of the showcase of the Lame Novelty Company and its gambling content would seem to appear before my eyes. Then I realized tha…

- John Scarne

Rummy is played by more people in more ways than any other game.

- John Scarne

Belly strippers! The use of this device is one of the most highly prized - and highly priced - secrets of fast-money winners.

- John Scarne