Product Details

• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Cms Multimedia
• DVD Release Date: July 12, 2005
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00076TJO0
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,789 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Their exploits have been chronicled in a New York Times bestseller, in magazines, on radio, and on cable and network television. Now, for the first time, the blackjack players featured in the bestselling book, Bringing Down the House, reveal the secrets they used to win millions. "60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack" teaches you how to count cards like a pro. Hosted by former MIT student Mike Aponte, the 2004 World Series of Blackjack Champion, this DVD covers everything from the basics of blackjack to the science and art of card counting. In addition, "60 minutes to Winning Blackjack" contains never before seen interactive practice chapters for players of all skill levels. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned gambler, this DVD is a must for anyone who wants to win at blackjack. Learn how to play a winning game exactly like the MIT students did! "60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack" includes: Blackjack 101, Basic Strategy, Running Count, Deck Estimation, True Count, Betting Strategy, Interactive Practice Chapters, and more!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money, September 6, 2005

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Blackjack Joe - See all my reviews

If anyone out there is like me and has some knowledge of card counting and understands the basic concepts of how it works, do not purchase this CD. It explores the surface of counting and not much else, you will definately not learn any new information.If you already own a book on the basics of card counting you will find this purchase very unsatisfying and not worth the cash.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful DVD!, April 25, 2005

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BlackJack Student "BlackJack Student" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack (DVD)

I was thinking about buying the whole training course from blackjackinstitute.com, but at over $100 was not sure if it was worth the money - so I decided to try out the DVD portion by buying it first. For $30 it's not much of a risk. From the first time I watched the DVD I was pretty impressed by the quality of the production. Everything is pretty much covered, from the basics of playing blackjack to the techniques of card counting. Everything is explained in pretty simple terms, so it's eaasy to follow, although I did have to rewind a few times. I really like the extras on the DVD, especially where you can practice your counting interactively. I was very slow at first, but I am defninitely improving! About the only complaint I would have about this DVD is that it somehow makes card counting look too easy! Like I said before, it is very easy to follow, especially with all the nice graphics, etc., but that can give you a false sense of security. I've checked some technical stuff they talk about and everything they say is correct. I would recommend watching this DVD (especially the parts on counting) over and over again and practicing. Overall I was impressed by this DVD and was satisfied with my purchase. It's cleared up some confusing/conflicting info that I've read in other books/websites and will go ahead and buy the whole training course. Good luck!!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth the Money, February 17, 2005

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Luis Guasch (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack (DVD)

I am a novice when it comes to blackjack but I have always been interested in the game. I have picked up a blackjack book from time to time, but have never been able to finish one. The material always seemed either a little intimidating and difficult to understand, or at times simply boring. I would liken the experience to trying to learn a computer language for the first time by reading a book - a tough task without the interactive experience of a classroom setting. This is why this DVD is invaluable for someone like me. Not only did this DVD teach me in easy-to-understand steps how to play blackjack and count cards, but more importantly it did so in a way that kept me interested the whole way through. The visual demonstrations and exercises in the DVD are really effective. I was also impresssed by the MIT guys in this DVD. They come across as very credible and genuine guys. I highly recommend 60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack. For those interested in learning how to win at blackjack, it's money well spent.