Next blackjack book?

Hi there,

I�d like to improve my blackjack education. I�ve been playing this great game for a year or so, but I take it seriously. I�ve read the following books: Professional Blackjack; Blackjack Secrets; Blackjack Attack; Blackbelt in Blackjack; Burning the Tables in Las Vegas; Blackjack for Blood and The Theory of Blackjack. I have to admit to finding the last book math difficult and this is why I have to read something easier before returning to Griffin�s work and trying to understand it fully. Maybe I have to put some efforts on shuffle tracking because I�m going to play mainly shoe games with deteriorated penetration.

Any suggestion will be appreciated.

Blackjack Rookie

Try the old "Million Dollar Blackjack".

The numbers aren't always exact but there's a lot to learn from this book. A "must" for any serious student of the game.

Once you pick BJ books you want, go to half.com and look for them. Don't worry about the Griffin book. You don't need to understand fully, not even partially. I found it way too technical. At this point, trust the math. I'm skeptical about people who say they can shuffle track, but more power to them if they can (I'm not saying it is impossible.)

...they'll make for a great warm cozy fire this winter while you read read the good stuff.

I'd suggest spending time reading the orphaned articles at Snyder's site, here and BJmath.com

Mason Malmuth (the poker guy) wrote a book "Blackjack Essays" that is very dated but has some worthwhile discussion. Barry Meadow's "Blackjack Autum" is a interesting tale of a few weeks on the blackjack road.

Blackjack Bluebook II by Fred Renzey. I use the KISS III count described in it and it has paid off for years. Also you can reach the author at blackjackinfo.com if you have questions. Good cards!

"Don't worry about the Griffin book. You don't need to understand fully, not even partially. I found it way too technical. At this point, trust the math. I'm skeptical about people who say they can shuffle track, but more power to them if they can (I'm not saying it is impossible.)"

Griffin isn't about tracking at all...

I guess I should have started a new paragraph.

by Snyder and Beyound Counting 2.

Especially if you are going to make a big deal about other people's spelling.

$Watch GMan make a very childish and angry reply.$

Some of it you will find elementary. However, it gives a good overview of various ways of gaining an advantage at blackjack, some valuable history, and good perspective on how to select a counting system geared to the game that you choose to play. This should all be helpful for a player just starting out. From there, select more technical works depending on the strategies that you choose to pursue. You already have a good grounding with the books that you've already read.

You can point me where I made a big deal about spelling in this post?

When you know nothing about Blackjack....You try to participate in a way or another. You should just say nothing instead of being such an ***

"Disso Duck"
Can't even pronounce french the way it should be...

You have no idea of what I know about blackjack or other advantage play methods.

"Disso Duck"
Can't even pronounce french the way it should be...

That's the childish response I knew you would make. Go back and open my post above again. You will notice at the bottom that there are two dollar signs ($). Drag your cursor across them.

nice touch!

"You have no idea of what I know about blackjack or other advantage play methods"

Obviously nothing!

Obviously nothing?

That's just an assumption of what you wish. Making unfounded assumptions is a trait of a poor advantage player.

You don't know who I am or what I know. Find one erroneous statement I have made. Just because I don't sit here and post standard deviations does not mean I don't know how.

I happen to be certified as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, which requires intense knowledge of standard deviations and statistical analysis. (Link Below)

You're funny. When I read Brendan's above post, SD check my math, the first thing I noticed about the scenario he presented was his statement, "Lets say you are betting $100 per hand with a 1% advantage."

That slid right by you.

You jumped right into performing calculations. Where are conditions going to be found where flat betting is going to produce any where near a 1% advantage? Duh!

So, you know your math. That's not worth anything if the obvious gets right by you in front of your face.

Moreover, I don't see you posting anywhere except in the free kiddie pools. Can't afford Greenchip where the knowledgeable players have discussions? I guess your bankroll and earnings can't support the $59 per year.

You may have the last word. Try to put some substance in it.

Although his book is geared toward the beginning AP, one of our premier Green Chip posters, Bootlegger, has a fine book that should be in your library. It is well-written, easy to understand, and covers all the bases, overall.

You can order his book directly from Pi Yee, I'm linking it below.

Regards,
drumz1

Try to help players instead of posting nonsense. You talk a lot but can't post any contructive answers.

Regarding the $100 bet and the 1% advantage, just send an e-mail and thank Don for lighting up your 75 IQ and remember this: I don't have to make any assumptions if a poster is telling us he has a 1% edge flatbetting. He never mentioned where or what game he was playing.

A casino anywhere in the word could offer a promotion where BJ pays 2 to 1 for say 2 hours every friday nigfht and the advantage flatbetting this game would be much greater than 1%.