There is only one casino game in which a player, if he plays perfectly, can gain a mathematical advantage over the house.
About the Author: Michael Benson is the author of sixteen books, including Craps Strategy and Essential Bowling.
176 Pages
Games, Card Games
Description
About the Book
An easy-to-understand guide to blackjack's basic strategy and card counting.
Book Synopsis
There is only one casino game in which a player, if he plays perfectly, can gain a mathematical advantage over the house. That game is blackjack. Blackjack Strategy teaches you everything you need to know to fatten your wallet and have a good time at the tables. At last, here is an easy-to-understand guide to blackjack's basic strategy and card counting. Michael Benson explains when to take a hit, when to stand, when to split, and when to double-down-and how all these decisions are influenced by the card count. Included are: a comprehensive list of blackjack rules, including those particular to specific casinos, regions, and foreign countries; how to avoid the surveillance techniques houses use to weed out card counters; inside tips from the professionals; a money management guide to maximize winnings and minimize losses; and 40 strategy charts. Blackjack Strategy is entirely up-to-date for today's casino play and, unlike many other blackjack guides, doesn't require a mathematician's skill to comprehend.
From the Back Cover
There is only one casino game in which players, if they play perfectly, can gain a mathematical advantage over the house. That game is blackjack.Blackjack Strategy teaches you everything you need to know to fatten your wallet and have a good time at the tables. At last, here is an easy-to-understand guide to blackjack's basic strategy and card counting. Michael Benson explains when to take a hit, when to stand, when to split, and when to double-down - and how all these decisions are influenced by the card count. Included are: * A comprehensive list of blackjack rules, including those particular to specific casinos, regions, and foreign countries * How to avoid the surveillance techniques houses use to weed out card counters* Inside tips from the professionals* A money-management guide to maximize winnings and minimize losses* Forty strategy chartsBlackjack Strategy is entirely up-to-date for today's casino play and, unlike many other blackjack guides, doesn't require a mathematician's skill to comprehend
About the Author
Michael Benson is the author of sixteen books, including Craps Strategy and Essential Bowling.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.44 Inches (W) x .45 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Games
Sub-Genre: Card Games
Publisher: Lyons Press
Theme: Blackjack
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael Benson
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 2004
TCIN: 1009429455
UPC: 9781592282814
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-2244
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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