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The World's Greatest Blackjack Book

by Lance Humble

A detailed blackjack manual centered on odds, table decisions, and casino conditions.

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A detailed blackjack manual centered on odds, table decisions, and casino conditions.

Presented as a revised reference for blackjack players, this guide combines fundamental card-play decisions with betting systems and practical casino considerations. It covers Basic Strategy and the Hi-Opt I system, while also addressing such operational questions as selecting casinos and dealers, recognizing cheating, and playing in home or “Las Vegas night” settings. The revised material incorporates Atlantic City rules and information on international rules of play. Its broad scope extends beyond individual hands to the conditions surrounding play, including casino evaluations and the prospect of countermeasures against successful players. Because the edition dates from 1987, its rules and casino-specific information are best understood as material presented by this edition.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Blackjack players seeking structured guidance on odds and card-play strategy
  • Gamblers interested in betting systems and casino-selection considerations
  • Readers looking for a wide-ranging reference on blackjack play

Themes

Blackjack strategyOdds and probabilityBetting systemsCasino practicesCard counting

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Book overview

A revised and updated edition of the blackjack player's bible with complete information on the odds, betting strategies, and much more

"A significant contribution to the literature of blackjack . . . I recommend the book to beginners as well as experts."--Edward O. Thorpe, author of Beat the Dealer

This is the most comprehensive guide ever published on blackjack, the only casino game in which a knowledgeable player can gain an advantage over the house. It features the Hi-Opt I, the most powerful simple betting system available today, and has been revised and updated to include the rules of play in Atlantic City as well as the latest information on international playing rules. No matter what your level of experience, it will teach you how to make the most money possible playing your cards.

You'll learn:
- How to pick a casino, with ever major casino in the world evaluated by name
- How to pick a dealer
- How to keep from being cheated
- How to play the cards, using the Basic Strategy to your best advantage
- How to win at home and at "Las Vegas nights"
- How to keep from being banned once you are a winner
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