Books About Blackjack

As blackjack just happens to be the most widespread casino banking game, it would be only normal there have been a multitude of books published about its history, origins, and of course how to play it. Known as a cerebral game or game of skill, the volume of books with various techniques and practices on how to excel can make your head spin, but here is a list of references to lessen that feeling of indecision when you begin to delve into the stacks.

• Blackjack: Take the Money and Run: by Henry Tamburin. This volume is targeted towards players that take up the game in their spare time, but want to be successful even though they are not making a living at it. There are three distinct stages of how to engage in the game for novices, the average player, and the elite player.
• Best Blackjack: by Frank Scoblete. One of the acknowledged experts of the game, Scoblete has written many volumes, speaks about the game at various conferences, and has been a correspondent for some the top newspapers in the United States, including the Washington Post. Scoblete’s words are easy to grasp and his guidelines are well formatted so this is really an outstanding piece of information for players at all levels of the game.
• Basic Blackjack: by Stanford Wong. This book is best for the beginner as it’s very thorough on dealing with the rudimentary strategies of the game. It also espouses tips and a variety of regulations for all the different variations of the game.
• Golden Touch Blackjack Revolution. Much has been made of so called “card counters” and it actually was one the reasons the game caught on in the 1950’s as this is when this strategy appeared. This book covers all the ins and outs of card counting and you will be an expert by the end of the day.
• The Blackjack Zone: by Eliot Jacobson. This work is for the player who simply wants to know what strategies are successful and want to tank. It also touches upon card counting and advantage play.
• Blackjack Attack: by Don Schlesinger. Geared towards the elite player, this book goes into depth about all the mathematics involved in blackjack and it is revered by most advanced players.
• Knock-Out Blackjack: by Olaf Vancura Phd and Ken Fuchs. Here we go into the card counting again! This book is exclusively on this subject and is very basic but exceptionally efficient.
• Twenty-First Century Blackjack: by Walter Thomason. Forget about card counting, this work covers an entirely different betting system that is very simplistic and effective. Implementing this four level plan can net you more cash than just placing basic wagers.
• Blackjack Autumn: by Barry Meadow. Mr. Meadow, as true admirer of the game, participated in the game in every casino in Nevada. This is an account of his sabbatical and is an intriguing read.
• Blackjack Wisdom: by Arnold Snyder. This one picks up what all the others do not mention and that’s shuffling, playing in teams, and card counting.