Blackjack Made Simple

What makes this book different than any other blackjack book is that it was written for beginner and novice blackjack players. Unlike most gambling books, where the author tries to prove how much he knows by using complicated math and confusing terms to make his point, Blackjack - Made Simple will not intimidate or overwhelm new players. If you are new to blackjack, or just want to improve your understanding of the game in general, this book was written for you. This book covers: The basic fundamentals of playing blackjack and all aspects involved in the game of blackjack. It also includes an introduction to card-counting, blackjack tournaments, basic strategy, simple betting strategies and table etiquette.

Blackjack Made Easy shows readers a simple way to play Blackjack for fun and greater rewards while taking far less risk. This revolutionary approach provides a distinct eye-opener for players of all skill levels. It is a welcomed departure from other published systems that promote complex strategies which are extremely difficult for the average person to perform. In contrast, Blackjack Made Easy establishes a stress-free method of playing that improves ones odds of winning more consistently. Many fascinating insights are shared by the author in a style thats sure to entertain readers from start to finish.

Maximize your odds on the casino floor Casinos are designed for distraction, so it helps to know a bit about when the odds are in your favor and when they’re not before you push a stack of chips onto a table. Professional blackjack player Kevin Blackwood and lifelong sports bettor Swain Scheps know a thing or two about casino gambling. In Casino Gambling For Dummies, these seasoned gaming veterans guide you through the essential strategies for walking out of the casino ahead of the game. They also show you the most common mistakes made by players, helping you avoid gambling risks while you enjoy what the gaming industry has to offer. Learn to see past the flashing lights, decide how much you’re willing to wager, and find out how to enjoy yourself. In this book, you’ll also discover: Step-by-step walkthroughs of casino etiquette and the rules of common casino games, including poker and blackjack Explanations of video poker and slots and ways to avoid losing more than you’re comfortable with Explorations of online gambling, so you can enjoy the fun of a casino from the comfort of your home The perfect guide for anyone looking for an easy introduction to the world of casino gaming, Casino Gambling For Dummies is also an essential resource for those seeking to improve their odds at blackjack, craps, video poker, slots, and other games.

Not all Blackjack players realize this, but years ago they used computers to determine the one "best" decision (or play) to make in Blackjack depending on the player's two cards and the dealer face-up card. This formed the basis for the "Basic (or Perfect) Blackjack Strategy Card" they then developed - as seen on Page 3 of my book, or with any simple internet search for "Basic Blackjack Strategy". YOU SHOULD NOT BE PLAYING BLACKJACK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE "BASIC BLACKJACK STRATEGY CARD" MEMORIZED! The only way to get the best odds in Blackjack is to memorize this strategy card. This book focuses on teaching you an EASY way to "memorize" the Basic Blackjack Strategy Card by using just a few easy to learn "rhymes" and memory aids while you play. Doing so will deliver you perfect play every hand - and make you an expert player ready for the highest levels of play!

Get into the minds of the greatest gamblers of all time. Read in-depth interviews with eight masters of the games. Learn how they think, how they play, and what made them successful. The interview subjects include: Billy Walters (sports betting), Chip Reese (poker), Doyle Brunson (poker), Mike Svobodny (backgammon), Stan Tomchin (backgammon and sports betting), Cathy Hulbert (blackjack and poker), Alan Woods (blackjack and horse racing), and Tommy Hyland (blackjack).

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

Published annually since 1992, the 2005 edition of this bestselling guide continues to gain fame as the best available source for information on U.S. casinos. The new 2005 edition lists more than 650 casinos in 35 states and comes complete with maps of all states showing where the casinos are located, plus detailed maps of Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno and the Mississippi gambling resort towns of Biloxi and Tunica.

With the help of numerous easy-to-master steps in this breakthrough book, readers will go from being a traditional blackjack player to being an advantage player with a real edge over the house. Insight into how the game of blackjack is really played pairs with traditional strategies for one, two, fours, six, and eight deck games, in this ultimate resources for mastering the blackjack table. Additional topics include smart betting advice for the non-advantage player, little-known secrets to minimize the house edge, which blackjack games to avoid, how to get a verifiable mathematical edge with the new easy-to-master Speed Count, unique betting techniques to increase monetary returns, why Speed Count is nothing like traditional card-counting methods, and how to play tournament blackjack to win.