Hi. I'm new to this group and new to Blackjack. I've read the Blackjack FAQ of the Usenet too. I know the rules and understand them. From what I know one should know two things. Basic Strategy and Card Counting. I'd like to know a book that covers them. I've seen that "Professional Blackjack" by Wong and "Knock-out Blackjack" are recommended everywhere. I know that Wong's title is torough, and I'd like to know if it cover what I'm looking for or it's just about Card Counting. I'd like to have the Basic Strategy charts too, not just the Card Counting ones. Does this book have both?. Another question is that which card counting strategy is better. I know there's no single answer to it. I've read that Hi-Lo described in Professional Blackjack is good and not too hard, at least not as hard as other methods, being a very good one. I want a book that is a good source of info. I don't care if it doesn't show many stories, as I prefer a book to learn now better than a book to amuse me. Any other suggestions about Blackjack, books, software are welcomed. I live in Europe, in Spain to be precise, by the way. I think it's important to mention it as I've read some rules in Europe differs from the US. A casino in my town offers 6 Decks, 7 playing seats, Stand on any 17, NO DAS, Double on 9, 10 , 11, Split on any, No Surrender, BJ pays 3:2. It gives a 0.76% edge to the house according to some sources. Not too great, I think.
Thank you very much,
Javier Marcelo.