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Blackjack for Blood: The Card-Counters' Bible, and Complete Winning Guide Paperback – May 1, 2010

by Bryce Carlson (Author)
Blackjack for Blood, the Card counters Bible and Complete winning guide
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  1. Print length
    248 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Gamestar Pr Inc
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    7.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0935926232
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0935926231
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gamestar Pr Inc
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 5th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0935926232
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0935926231
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,051,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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  • Marko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book helped me win
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
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    Loved the book and new strategies I learned from the book. Used them on my last trip to the casino. They worked. Can't wait to read it again and find more nuggets of information.
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  • RarelyReviewsAnything
    5.0 out of 5 stars Make the house bleed chips.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2011
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    This book is very informative whether you're looking into having more fun at the tables, or becoming an actual blackjack pro. It starts out with basic strategy itself which will definitely improve your game if you haven't been using it, then it goes into the Omega 2 card counting system which is fairly easy to use, yet effective. The book incorporates drills so that you can practice, practice, and practice before you head into the casinos and teaches you the system in a way that is easy to understand and implement as long as you're good in basic math. Let me repeat that, basic math; because you will never have to calculate huge numbers as the Omega 2 system does not have any values surpassing the number 2.

    I recommend using this book with any blackjack game that has a built in count such as the iphone app Blackjack World Pro, because that way you do the count in your head, but also have a computer doing the count as well so that you can compare them. Make sure you cover up the computer count on the screen with your finger or something else, so that you rely on your head count, then periodically check the computer count to make sure it matches yours; trust me this is an excellent way to refine your skill, specially if you can dictate the game speed allowing you to make it faster as you get better at counting and most importantly being accurate.

    To make it a long story short, I turned $50 into $500 playing 6 deck blackjack and later double deck, and I was only using the basic strategy that the book taught me. I haven't gone back to the casino ever since I started counting because I want to make sure my count is accurate, fast, and deadly for the house, but once I go back, I will post an updated review about it.
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  • John
    4.0 out of 5 stars Power and Practicality but be prepared to study further
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2011
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    I would recommend this book for anyone, regardless of experience level in counting cards. It is perhaps the best book I've seen when it comes to binding the theoretical aspect of probability with the practicalities of counting cards. However, It is also clear that this cannot be a stand alone guide to counting cards for the reasons stated below.

    Why you should buy this book:
    1. This book provides an excellent counting system, The Omega II strategy. While this is more complicated than many count systems it is accessible to recreational players.
    2. This book provides a great deal of information about the practical side of counting cards. It has sections on how to act and what to expect when counting cards. It also takes practical realities into consideration when laying out the groundwork of your play style. Most impressively, this book will provide the mathematical evidence of the perfect play and then the author will explain why these styles should be modified for practical reasons.
    3. It provides sophisticated mathematical explanations and proof for everything it claims. If you have a good understanding of basic algebra, and basic limits, this is a must buy. Mainly because it allows you to do the math for specific games. As blackjack rules vary widely this is indispensable information especially the section on Gambler's Ruin.

    Why this should not be the only book you buy.
    1. This strategy was primarily built for single and double deck games. The book does provide modifications for multiple deck games. However, as the number of decks goes up the advantage gained from play style goes down and the importance of strategic betting goes up. So, if you are planning to play in multiple deck games (and almost certainly you are) you must purchase another book that places strategy betting above play style. If you somehow have access to a lot of single and double deck games with great rules this book is perfect, however you are far from the typical gambler.
    2. (much like my critique above) It is simply out of date. Don't get me wrong 30 years ago or today the strategy provided in this book is sound. But, it reads as though great games (single or double deck games where the dealer deals almost all the cards) are much more common then they are. It certainly accounts for multiple deck games in terms of strategy but it treats them as something to be avoided rather than what's to be expected.

    Finally, a warning about this book that applies to all blackjack strategy books. You will not pick this book up, study it carefully, and then become a winning blackjack player. Mastering any strategy requires a great deal of practice. I would say 50-100 hours and up (if a book says there's no need to practice, buy another book). It also requires a great deal of starting capital to play right, $5000 and up. Please keep that in mind...
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  • H. NGO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with great stories and strategies
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2012
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    The things I enjoy reading the most are Mr. Bryce personal stories.
    I live in North Carolina and the only casino is Cherokee Harrah's which only offers shoe games... No one-deck or two-deck games... All blackjacks are played by the computer... The dealer only hit those buttons like a robot... That being said, I was only playing using Basic Strategies since I was unawared of advanced plays... Last week I won $350 (maybe it has something to do with my birthday :)) but the week before that I lost $400... I might play this week or next week with the new information... Who knows?
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  • Books4nothin
    3.0 out of 5 stars More of a beginners book than a complete winning guide...Maybe a pocket companion?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013
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    I have played blackjack since I was 5 years old. This book didn't show me anything I hadn't heard from the people I learned to play from, however it did drive home the most key points. Where some information is left out as common knowledge I gave this book 3 stars because you can't call something a Complete Winning guide, and leave out what BlackJack players would call common knowledge. Also even when counting cards there is no sure guide to winning...So calling it a complete guide to winning is slightly off putting again. One last thing that bugs me about this book is it doesn't have a thorough walkthrough and instead focuses on experience and not actual math and strategy.
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  • knightmare88
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read VERY complicated
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
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    this is a GREAT read and is VERY helpful in improving ones blackjack strategy, just memorizing the basic strategy is a wonderful help, I've have been trying to master the basic omega II card counting and it will take me a while. I have always been VERY good with math but much of the stuff here is WAY over my head and i have to re-read it several times to get it. I don't think this will work in the casinos actually but at least once i learn it i will know i can beat the game .
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  • BHAVIK GADA
    4.0 out of 5 stars Best
    Reviewed in India on February 20, 2025
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    But difficult to unerstand
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  • Paul O'sullivan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good blackjack info
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2021
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    Great book on the game - covers a lot of playing in casino and other tips - Incudes the omega count system - worth buying just for the 2 practice charts on page 48 & 49 alone
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2018
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    Very heavy reading. lots of Math & charts
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  • Maria C Mangiardi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2014
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    Good read
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  • Anya
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting counting system.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2014
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    I used to be interested in Blackjack card counting systems.
    This system uses the same value for the cards, as the system I was using at the time (Canfield's 'Master System').
    Which made it an interesting option; at that point, I couldn't find it in print... but Amazon has a great selection of books.

    Mathematically, the system is sound.
    I've inputed the values in EmuBest blackjack simulation software and ran a few billion hands.

    You just need to find a casino that deals towards the bottom of a shoe (down to at least 2 decks remaining to be dealt, in a 6 or 8 deck shoe); unfortunately, my local casinos all use multiple shuffle machines
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