The Ultimate Blackjack Book: Basic Strategies, Money Management, and More [Paperback]

Walter Thomason (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lyle Stuart (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0818405899
• ISBN-13: 978-0818405891
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,286,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've been a recreational gambler since I was a child. My Mom taught me the basics of poker when I was old enough to recognize numbers on cards, and never hesitated to win back my allowance if I called a hand I should have folded! My interest in blackjack bagan after college when some friends invited me on a junket to the Bahamas... quickly lost my meager bankroll, but became fascinated with the game. After MANY years of being a consistent loser at the game I bagan looking for methods of play beyond just playing with Basic Strategy and flat betting. Several years of trials and experimentation led me to believe that the betting system explained in my book, Twenty-first Century Blackjack, was the most effective way to beat this game and improve my overall win percentage.
Ten years have passed since the book was published, and I still receive letters from players who found success using my recommended method of play, and I still use it when I play blackjack.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad read, but don't expect any spectacular revelations, June 21, 2000

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This review is from: The Ultimate Blackjack Book: Basic Strategies, Money Management, and More (Paperback)

Blackjack is a game that is easy to understand and nearly impossible to master. It is also a game that is largely influenced by how people play. The odds will vary depending on compliance with basic strategy. For a new player, the basic strategy chart will be useful, as may the description of gameplay. But the suggested betting strategies and card counting techniques are nothing but snake-oil! I'd recommend Andy Glazier's works over this book to experienced as well as inexperiened players.