What books are recommended for newbies? I have read Wong's "Blackjack Secrets". I also own Blackjack Expert and Blackjack Counter.
I would like to have something which explains to various counting systems. I have been using the HI LO method in my simulations, but the thing that bothers me is there is no accounting for aces since they are included along with the tens.
Thanks
JDT
Million Dollar Blackjack (some real gems in there)
Blackbelt in Blackjack
Professional Blackjack
Blackjack Attack
World's Greatest Blackjack Book
Blackjack for Blood
Beyond Counting
Casino Tournament Strategy
There are only a few books out there which explain more than one counting system. Wong's Professional Blackjack has hi-lo and Halves. Snyder's Blackbelt in Blackjack has Red Seven and Hi-Lo Lite (I haven't seen the latest edition, so I'm not sure what else it covers now). Griffin's Theory of Blackjack compares different counting systems.
As for beginners, I will shamelessly suggest my own book, Bootlegger's 200 Proof Blackjack. You can purchase it on this site.
My book is definitely for the newbie, it doesn't go very far into the world of advantage play, but it does give a solid framework from which to take the leap. After my book, books like Wong's professional blackjack should make a lot more sense. I also think that Bootlegger's recent book, and Kevin Blackwood's recent book are excellent choices.
You can read more about BJZ at www.theblackjackzone.com and the book is sold through this site .
Tommy Hyland contacted me to tell me that he gives BJZ away to those who ask him for a first book on blackjack, which seems to happen to him quite a lot. I asked him for an endorsement, and this is what he sent:
"While there are some great blackjack books out there on the market, I think that The Blackjack Zone is the best book out there for the beginning player who wants to learn how to beat the game."
--Tommy Hyland
Arnold Snyder also recently contacted me to say that he is going to review it, I am looking forward to his review.
--Eliot
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