| Bootlegger's 200 Proof Blackjack: A Survival Guide for Playing the Tables Contributor(s): Turner, Mike Bootlegger (Author) |
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ISBN: 0757000487 ISBN-13: 9780757000485 Publisher: Square One Publishers OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: For most of us, the game of blackjack provides excitement and entertainment--and somewhat erratic results. The fact is that while we may know the basic rules and even a few strategies, we still manage to lose our stakes over and over again. Now, gambling columnist and blackjack expert Mike "Bootlegger" Turner has written the perfect guide to help the average player turn the tables. Bootlegger's Blackjack 101 provides the rules and tools for beating the casinos at their own game. Bootlegger's Blackjack 101 begins by explaining the basics of blackjack. It then analyzes the most effective strategies for increasing your odds of winning. Included are discussions of money management for strategic play, tips for avoiding common pitfalls, and a unique section on using the casinos' promotional money to play. For more passionate players, the book offers simple instructions on the best card counting systems available. Throughout the book, full-color examples of card-hands clarify strategies. If you have no problem giving the casinos your hard-earned wages, this book is not for you. But if you enjoy walking out with the casino's money, as well as your own, Bootlegger's Blackjack 101 is the place to start your winning education. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Card Games - Blackjack |
| Dewey: 795.423 |
| LCCN: 2005002875 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.5" W x 9.4" (1.11 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For most people, the game of blackjack provides excitement and entertainment--and somewhat erratic results. Although we may know the basic rules and even a few strategies, most of us still manage to lose our stakes time and again. Now, gambling columnist and blackjack expert Mike "Bootlegger" Turner has written the perfect guide to help the average player turn the tables. Bootlegger's 200 Proof Blackjack begins by explaining the basics of blackjack. It then analyzes the most effective strategies for increasing your odds of winning. Included are discussions of money management for strategic and advantage play, tips for avoiding common pitfalls, a unique section on using the casinos' promotional money to play, and simple instructions on the best card-counting system for novice counters. Easy-to-follow tables and card hands illustrate strategies. And each book includes a pocket-sized "Quick-Reference Guide" that you can use at the tables. |
Contributor Bio(s): Turner, Mike "Bootlegger": - Mike "Bootlegger" Turner has studied and played the game of blackjack for over thirty years. His articles on blackjack have appeared in newspapers and gambling magazines throughout North America, as well as on numerous gambling websites. Mr. Turner and his family reside in Ohio. |