Hollywood Blackjack: An Uncensored Guide to Doing It Like a Pro [Paperback]

Dave Stann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 10, 2007

"Hollywood Blackjack" is an uncensored guide to doing it like a pro and annihilating the casinos at their own game! With his Mensa-certified IQ and over-the-top attitude, Dave covers the technical aspects of winning at blackjack in an easy-to-understand fashion and shares his own experiences as a gambler who plays both under the casino radar and under the hot lights of Hollywood. For players and fans alike, this book takes you into, around, and inside-out the world of the multi-talented "bad boy of blackjack."

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About the Author

"Hollywood" Dave Stann is a professional gambler and an actor, and combines the two professions on a regular basis. He's competed in every "World Series of Blackjack" tournament; was a co-host for two seasons of GSN's "Celebrity Blackjack;" has been featured on A&E's "Caesars 24/7," Travel Channel's "Vegas Challenge," and Spike TV's "King of Vegas;" and is currently part of Team UBT for CBS's "Ultimate Blackjack Tour. " Known as "the bad boy of blackjack," Dave uses psychological skill and a very loud mouth to intimidate his opponents; he is a card-carrying member of Mensa; and he has counted cards in casinos around the world both for himself and as a member of an elite blackjack team. Initially a card counter to help pay the bills between acting gigs, Dave has combined his love of gambling with his love for being in front of the cameras and is having the time of his life. In "Hollywood Blackjack," Dave instructs the reader on how to count cards as well as entertains with hilarious stories about his experiences as a counter both on- and off-camera.

Product Details

• Paperback: 185 pages
• Publisher: RGE Publishing, Ltd.; 1st edition (August 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910575266
• ISBN-13: 978-0910575263
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,253,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great update for the stuffy world of blackjack strategy, October 6, 2007

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H. sapir (los angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hollywood Blackjack: An Uncensored Guide to Doing It Like a Pro (Paperback)

anyone who has read other blackjack theory books should agree that "Hollywood Blackjack" is a refreshing change. i can think of other books that give similar information, but staring at charts is just not how i learn. dave also gives a glimpse in to a world of gambling that is what every aspiring gambler hopes to experience. it is great to know that the dream is still alive. and somewhere in another weird world, hunter thompson is surely proud.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the info you need to beat the casinos, August 22, 2007

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T. Perfect - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hollywood Blackjack: An Uncensored Guide to Doing It Like a Pro (Paperback)

A couple of friends and I were having a massive Fiesta Party in Las Vegas and before we went, we wanted to see what we could learn about beating the house.

Card counting has been around for 50 years, but the problem with learning it is that all of the authors of previous books make you just want to skim the info. The subject is usually told in such a dry manner, you put the book down and never finish it. Dave Stann has solved this.

Stann writes about the subject in a way that is entertaining enough that you don't want to put the book down. As a result, you get entertained and, at the same time, end up armed with all of the information that you need in order to take money away from those annoying casinos.

This book is The Perfect!! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to become an advantage player.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive... most impressive, December 4, 2008

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Keith C. Woernle (Atlantic City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hollywood Blackjack: An Uncensored Guide to Doing It Like a Pro (Paperback)

Hollywood Blackjack is one of those books that I just sorta picked up in the bookstore to read for the hell of it, but then I just kept on reading. I think it seemed to me the first blackjack book I had ever seen where the author actually seemed to have fun gambling. Sure, Dave is a foul mouthed, arrogant jerk, but he knows what he's talking about. Blackjack has declined lately, but to see Dave's passion and know-how makes me think it could pick back up. Guaranteed to be the only gambling book that will ever make you laugh while reading. David Sklansky isn't exactly a stand-up comedian. Worth the buy if you're interested in beating the house. I think the best part is the math is easier to understand. The author seems to write like he's talking to you, not like most who seem like they're lecturing the class. Ever since reading it I've had mostly winning sessions at BJ.