Burning the Tables in Las Vegas: Keys to Success in Blackjack and in Life

I am new to card counting and after reading this book - I feel like I have a whole new perspective on playing blackjack as a business. There is so much good information here. I would recommend this book a a must-read for anyone interested in counting as a business or just for fun!!

Ian Anderson, whoever he really is, is a great story-teller. He's probably borrowed half his tales from floor gossip, but so what? The point is that casinos have become aggressive in going after people they think can win. You have to utilize psychology and human foibles to keep from being targeted. This book, and its predecessor, "Turning the Table on Las Vegas", will show you how. You won't use everything the author talks about. Don't try. Read what he is talking about, not what he is saying, if you get the drift. If you do, and you read Stanford Wong's book, you'll win in the shadows while the Ustonites get kicked out of casino after casino. I know. I do.

This book provides a rare glimpse into the life of a successful gambler. It is filled with real-life exciting stories. It was exhilarating for me to read about someone who can actually beat the casinos at their own game. While the casinos are plying Ian with fabulous suites and first class airfares, Ian is taking care of his casino contacts with thoughtful gifts. Who's hustling whom? The irony is mind-boggling. A real hoot! If you want to understand how the mind of a professional gambler works, this book is for you.

This is a fabulous book both for the casual player like myself or the expert. Ian Andersen writes well and is able to bring to life true gambling vignettes that are not only mesmerizing, but also really give the reader the flavor of what it's like to be a high stakes game player. Yet he only plays when he has an edge. This concept of "advantage play" is far different from the ideas I had about gambling. The skills he uses can be applied to many areas of life. The section on communication skills and optimistic thinking are current state-of-the-art stuff. Very useful! In fact, those are the best words to describe this book --very useful, in gambling and in life. A brilliant read!

Absolutely awesome. Anderson understands the casino game very well. Just buy this book. That is all I can say. Contains excellent discussions of cover plays, psychology, high rollers and other keys to be a pro. Absolutley must reading.