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Edward Thorp’s Beat the Dealer(First published 1962)

Why? This is the classic that changed the way we all view the game of twenty-one. This book presents, for the first time, a validated winning strategy (a ten-count) based on the results of computer simulation. The 1966 version has a practical point count (Hi-Lo) that was later revised by Julian Braun.

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Stanford Wong’s Professional Blackjack (First published 1975)

Why? The best book to learn the very popular Hi-Lo Million Dollar Blackjack(First published 1981)

Why? At the time, this was one of the most complete books on advantage play blackjack ever published. Discussed everything from card counting to team play. Included the Uston Simple Plus/Minus, Uston Advanced Plus/Minus and Uston Advanced Point Count systems. Also, chapters on the art of single- and multiple-deck play, team methods, front-loading, spooking, cheating, getting barred and tournament blackjack.

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• Uston went on to write a couple more blackjack books (Million Dollar Blackjack, 1982; Ken Uston on Blackjack, 1986), with more strategies all the way up to the Uston Advanced Point Count, and lots more stories from one of the greatest minds ever to tackle the game. Uston died in Paris at age 52 of a heart attack, though some suspect foul play.
• There are so many different poker books and other resources, that sometimes it is even hard to find a good read. Therefore, I prepared a list of the best books on poker, which cover different formats and parts of the game such as math, specific strategies, psychology, poker software and even lifestyle advice from poker players.

Ken Uston’s book Million Dollar Blackjack is the third book in the quartet of required reading. Ken Uston even after his death remains one of the most controversial players in the history of the game. MDB is an amazing book and Uston’s breakdown of complex ideas to simple and understandable form remains his greatest achievement.

Arnold Snyder’s Blackbelt in Blackjack(First published 1983)

Why? Introduced the easier unbalanced Red Seven count and the two-level Zen count. Topics included depth charging, money management, the true count, camouflage techniques, toking guidelines, hole card play, cheating, team play and the effect of table conditions. Written by the editor/publisher of the outstanding card counters resource, '>Blackjack Forum magazine.

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Bryce Carlson’s Blackjack For Blood(First published 1992)

Why? The best part of this book is Carlson’s insight into what I call the art of twenty-one. Introduced the advanced ace neutral two-level Omega II count.

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Olaf Vancura & Ken Fuchs’ Knock-Out Blackjack(First published 1996)

Why? Introduced the very popular K-O unbalanced card counting system. This count ranks as one of the top single-level counts available to players today. The K-O back-counting the shoe game, betting techniques and win rates, evaluating new rules and bonuses, statistical insights, the “Illustrious 18”, the “Floating Advantage”, team play, camouflage, risk of ruin, and more.

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Ian Andersen’s Burning the Tables in Las Vegas(First published 1999)

Why? This was the long awaited sequel to one of the best-selling blackjack books ever written, '>Turning the Tables on Las Vegas. Included powerful camouflage strategies to avoid detection by casino staff while card counting.

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Rick Blaine’s Blackjack BluePrint (First published 2006)

Why? Think of this book as everything you need to know about team play that Casino Verite suite of blackjack software which he used to provide highly detailed information and analyses of every aspect of the game.

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