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John Patrick's Blackjack: So You Wanna Be a Gambler'
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 795.42
EAN: 9780818405556
ISBN: 0818405554
Label: Lyle Stuart
Manufacturer: Lyle Stuart
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: June 01, 2000
Publisher: Lyle Stuart
Studio: Lyle Stuart
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Editorial Review:
This Blackjack book is a basic look at the most popular game in the casino. Currently in its 11th printing, the Money Management and Disciplines principles, outlined in detail, give the average player an excellent chance to compete sensibly at this table game.
Ith book covers Basic Strategy, betting procedures, and how to properly conduct yourself at the table. Like all my books, the emphasis is on the Money Management chapters and the reader is guided through the entire process of learning how to win.....................
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Terrible basic strategy but interesting money management
Clearly this book is ridiculously flawed when it comes to basic strategy. BS reduces the house edge to around 0.5%, but JP admits his method reduces it to 1.5%. Hmmm...
But his (repeated) messages about discipline and walking away a winner are very good. And the betting schemes he outlines, though not original, are good for a beginner to follow. Certainly they've helped me stay more organized at the table, with less "hunch" betting. Obviously nothing short of counting will eliminate ... Read More
Rating:  - Sir John
As always another great read from John. Whether you are a complete newbie, novice, or advanced, there is plenty to learn in this book. Nice systems to mull over, and of course great money management and discipline advice. Pick this one up and study it at length.
Rating:  - So you want to Win?
That should be the title of this book. John Patrick writes from his experience and seeing and playing millions of hands of blackjack, not sitting behind a computer. His Big 4 approach is right on and can be applied to anything you gamble on. This book is fun to read, simple, and easy to apply. Anyone who has played blackjack and sat at a real table with real money will quickly appreciate his methods. I have played, watched and tested many of his theories advising against the "book" and he is right ... Read More
Rating: - Worth reading for a different perspective
I am a fan of John Patrick's thoughts on gambling. However this book has me scratching my head more than any other he has written.
On the one hand, I would definitely suggest reading a follow up book containing basic strategy. On the other hand, JP gives a somewhat compelling argument against putting more money on the table when the dealer has a strong up card. He also wants us to pile it on when the dealer is weak. Even if you can't remember basic strategy (buy a strategy card) just ... Read More
Rating: - great -- for the average player
No one said this book is for the expert. "Blackjack" is for the guys and dolls that go to a casino 2-3 times a year, 2-5 days a trip. For us, the short term is the only thing that matters. The "expert play" in the other books absolutely does cover the long term, but I'll never reach those stats in my life and therefore need to do what I can to help myself in the short term.
John Patrick uses a distinctive style of humor to teach the basics of Blackjack (and craps, pai-gow, sports ... Read More
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