Philosophy of Blackjack
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On 21 The Philosophy of Blackjackby Andrew Marx Click here to purchase the print edition from amazon.com Click here to purchase for Kindle (e-book)
Winning Ways: A Blackjack GuideThe casinos want you to lose money. In fact, the minute you step into their facility, they are betting on it. So what does it take to walk into a casino and walk out a winner? On 21 The Philosophy of Blackjack gives you the tools to sit down at a blackjack table and beat the casino at their own game. Author and blackjack expert Andrew Marx outlines the critical steps it takes to be a winner. A blackjack player combines knowledge of the game, proven strategy, timing and practice to put him at the top of his game. The book includes step by step instructions on how to play blackjack and teaches tried and true strategies to decrease the house advantage. But more than just know-how and strategy, On 21 The Philosophy of Blackjack also asks what is the right attitude for winning? The author discusses how to pick the right table, how to pick the right dealer, which variations on the house rules are the best advantage to the player. He talks how the mental discipline it takes to play the game well, and what to do when the cards aren’t running in your favor. With helpful lessons spread throughout the book, full color visual aids and a detailed chapter index, On 21 The Philosophy of Blackjack not only gives you a solid understanding of the game, but talks meaningfully about the mental attitude you need to think like a winner. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players, the book also lays out the steps to take to move towards professional gambling. Written by a veteran blackjack player who lived in Las Vegas for over ten years and has traveled to many casinos in other cities, all of the information included here is laid out in easy-to-understand language with supporting visual images. |
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June 17th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Cheers for writing this, I was looking everywhere for something similar, though this is just as helpful.
July 1st, 2010 at 4:47 pm
This subject always reminds me of The Simpsons. Bart is trying to get sympathy his way with his Big Brother all to get back at Homer and mentions that he’s a gambler and loses at Blackjack… Now, if Homer only knew the tips that Andrew Marx’s; On 21, The Philosophy of Blackjack had then maybe, just maybe, he might have won in his dreams… Then again that’s nothing like real life because it’s a cartoon.
Now, I’m not going to say that I’m a seasoned pro gambler that can count the cards blindfolded. Far from it. In fact, the only time I’ve been to a Casino was actually to play Blackjack. Now, I’ve played a bit here and there against a computer but when you’re sitting on the first base side and you have a guy on the third base side dropping thousand dollars in Canadian money on every hand, especially when he says: “Maybe you should just quit and actually learn the rules.” or “You know this is a team game we’re here against the Dealer.” you can easily get intimidated.
Ironically, what these guys said is definitely not true. I was there to play for myself and I had luck on my side and played enough that I started with $20, made it up to $160 and when I should have quit, I didn’t and broke even. It was a good experience. If I had this book, I would have had a better grasp of not only the game but the mindset of going into it.
Andrew goes into all aspects of Blackjack from the basic to intermediate examples, and every chapter is filled with a tip at the end a set of commandments if you will that one should abide by when preparing oneself for practise as well as when you are in the casino.
He talks about counting cards and the general concepts that goes along with it. While it’s not illegal, per say, it’s frowned upon. Personally I want to play the game just for that, a game and if I win great. If I want to become serious then it comes down to this book and a ton of practise.
July 27th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
When I first sat down to read “Philosophy of Blackjack” I was instantly struck by its accessibility. I am in every way shape and form a novice at the game. What Mr. Marx accomplishes, impressively I might add, is to present the game in a simplified and highly informative way.
In brief, “Philosophy of Blackjack” is a handy and thorough guide to for those who are curious about blackjack or have a desire to gain a greater mastery of it. It doesn’t offer you new tricks or strategies, but explains and simplifies common and existing strategies (like counting cards) in a way that enables the curious to develop their own system.