There are many good books written about the game of Blackjack. We suggest that you visit amazon.com and review your options to find the book best suited to your unique needs. The reviews we provide on this page are books we have read and recommend, this does not mean there are not other good books available.
Professional Blackjack
Reviewed by Richard York Clickable
If you are going to get serious about Blackjack, you must have this book. It covers all the important details with unsurpassed accuracy. While all of Wong's books are known for accuracy and attention to detail, "Professional Blackjack" is virtually "The Bible". Anytime you find yourself in doubt about a what might be the best possible play, simply consult this book. It contains the right answers.
Wong's writing style is clear, simple, direct and a bit understated. His style has the quiet confidence of an author who really does know what he is talking about. He chooses his words carefully and accurately. When Wong speaks, you should listen.
The complexity of the book is due to the subject being more complicated than it appears. Blackjack looks like a simple game, to the uniformed. Wong unravels the complexities with unsurpassed clarity. You simply will not find a better book on the details of Blackjack.
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How to Gamble at the Casinos Without being Plucked like a Chicken
Reviewed by Tom Bradley Clickable
Although "How to Gamble at the Casinos Without Getting Plucked Like a Chicken" isn't just about blackjack, it is currently the best blackjack book available. In about 30 pages, it tells you everything you really need to know to become a proficient card counter. It explains that you don't need to be a genius. You just need to pay attention. The effectiveness of card counting in blackjack rests on the fact that it is more favorable for the player to make bigger bets when the remaining un-dealt cards contain a higher than average proportion of large cards, principally 10's and Aces. When the un-dealt cards contain a smaller than average proportion of big cards (more small cards), the game is more favorable for the house, so the players should make smaller bets then, or stop playing. Any number of methods for keeping track of the ratio of high cards to low cards will serve as an effective method of card counting.
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Blackjack For Blood
Reviewed by Donald Tuff Clickable
Blackjack For Blood is the best book on blackjack I have ever read -- and I have read just about all of them. According to all the experts, Carlson's Advanced Omega II System (included in the book) is much stronger than Hi-Lo or K-O, and I have found it surprisingly easy to master. It definitely gets the money; that's for sure. I also like the author's writing style. He explains things very well, and he intersperses the hardcore stuff with entertaining stories about his high-rolling experiences in various casinos around the world. All in all, a terrific book on how to beat casino blackjack. I highly recommend it.
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Blackjack Bluebook II
Reviewed by B. Grinder Clickable
Not many blackjack books worth their salt are written in such an easy to comprehend style as this. It provides an extensive basic strategy section which goes on to explain the reasons why many questionable plays are correct. It also does a convincing job of debunking prevailing blackjack myths, such as the Sacred Order of the Cards, the Bad Player at Third Base, etc. There's an enlightening section on the value of getting involved with other players' doubles and splits. The author also introduces some innovatively simple ways to identify an advantageous shoe without card counting in the conventional sense. The book's KISS Count takes unbalanced card counting to a more developed level with all positive starting counts, individual index numbers for about 20 basic strategy revisions and clear tips on how to fudge its indices for true count accuracy. The technical section offers some interesting camouflage plays for card counters including calculations of their costs. In all, I found it to be an ideal training manual for developing the skills to win.
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