This book, with over 150,000 copies in circulation, provides insights into the rudiments of game, strategies to identify the most rewarding machines and casinos. It offers insider tips on avoiding the less profitable machines, finding the most lucrative ones, along with a comprehensive glossary and guidance on managing your funds.

David W. Cowles, a native of Los Angeles, California, spent his formative years in the San Fernando Valley. Since 1976, he has been a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cowles, although inactive, is a member of the California State Bar and is recognized and qualified as a legal advisor and attorney of the United States Supreme Court. He has held leadership positions in various nonprofit organizations and has been honored with Congressional and several other accolades for his dedicated efforts.

Cowles established and acted as the CEO of firms in the photography and finance sectors. He’s piloted his own aircraft, embarked on numerous journeys, and devoted a month of his time as a volunteer for the Israeli Defense Forces.

For a period exceeding eight years, Cowles was the publisher and editor of Keno Newsletter, a monthly magazine enjoyed by keno gamers and casino managers. For a six-year duration, he penned a weekly column for Gaming Today. For another three years, Cowles contributed op-ed pieces and a weekly culinary column for the Peninsula Gateway newspaper, based in Gig Harbor, Washington. His writing has appeared in publications such as the Las Vegas Sun and Newsweek magazine.

With a diverse background and a wealth of experiences, Cowles has written across a broad range of genres including mystery, adventure, thriller, comedy, romance, instructional material, non-fiction, and cookery books. He frequently marries multiple genres within a single book.