Beat the Dealer
A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty-one
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group · Print & ebook · April 12, 1966
The Book That Made Las Vegas Change the Rules Over 1,000,000 Copies in Print Edward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations.
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- Who it’s for
- A classic guide to blackjack strategy, from basic rules to card counting and casino countermeasures.
- Themes
- Card counting, Blackjack strategy, Casino countermeasures
- Genres
- Blackjack, Gambling, Casino Games
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The Book That Made Las Vegas Change the Rules Over 1,000,000 Copies in Print Edward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations.
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This book provides: o an overview of the basic rules of the game o proven winning strategies ranging from simple to advanced o methods to overcome casino counter measures o ways to spot cheating o charts and tables that clearly illustrate key concepts A fascinating read and an indispensable resource for winning big, Beat the Dealer is the bible for players of this game of chance. **Bring these strategies into the casino: Perforated cards included in the book**
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A classic guide to blackjack strategy, from basic rules to card counting and casino countermeasures.
Come here for
- Card-counting strategy with a practical, mathematical edge
- A clear progression from basic rules to advanced play
Expect
- Charts and tables to clarify key concepts
- A focused guide to strategy, cheating, and casino countermeasures
Where it sits
| Blackjack | 93% |
|---|---|
| Gambling | 48% |
| Casino Games | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Blackjack
- Casino Games
- Game Resources
- Authors
- Edward O. Thorp
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Published
- April 12, 1966
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Card counting · Blackjack strategy · Casino countermeasures
- Reading lane
- Blackjack