The World's Greatest Blackjack Book

This is the type of book that, if I were to look at it now after having learned a lot about blackjack, I would probably consider one of the "dumb" or "mainstream" books that try to convince you there's a system you can use to beat roulette. I think the title might help lend it this idea as well. But in reality this is the book that started it all for me. I don't know why I chose it first, but I learned *everything* about blackjack from this book, except for advanced card-counting techniques (which are here as well, but I chose to learn a simpler system, the KO Count). This book does an excellent job of describing the game for those who are new to it, and it presents Basic Strategy very clearly and concisely. I still refer to it to refresh my memory every time I go to a casino. In a lot of ways it really is one of the greatest books, at least in my experience.

I've been playing blackjack since I read this book in 1990 and I'm still ahead of the casinos. I've kept a spreadsheet of play now for over ten years, so I know this book works.

HiOpt 1 is the card counting method of this book it is not quite as easy or powerfull as the simple hi lo method however it is better because it is more accurate when used to modify basic strat tables. No one can use card counting to its full potential withought geeting caught so the money variations are made smaller...that is were this book comes in: it presents another way to count cards and make money without large fluctuations in the amount of money being bet per hand...modified stratagie based off of increased knoledge through counting. If you already know the simple Hi-Lo card method and dont want to learn HiOpt 1 try reading books by Stanford Wong. I learned Hi-Lo first.

This book started me on the way to making card counting a lifelong hobby. I am planning to send copies to some of my Vegas trip friends so that they can understand the passion I have for playing a system like HI-OPT 1. Easy to learn- not just for geniuses, thank goodness. Would like to see Cooper and Humble do a reprint to update things like Vegas casinos, etc. In case you haven't noticed, there's a few that have sprung up over the past 12 years.

Humble and Cooper's treatise on blackjack is far and away the best blackjack book on the market. Anyone interested in learning the game of blackjack or mastering advanced blackjack skills (e.g., card counting and betting strategies) needs to pick up this book. Although it is very lengthy and contains some fluff that could have been omitted, the book presents all aspects of the game in an easy to read format. Best of all, it contains percentages and mathematical information for those inclined to learn the game in a more academic manner, and also contains easy to read charts and more basic explanations of concepts for the more practical reader. The book is entertaining and informative, but most importantly, the information is accurate and reliable. I haven't found another book that tops this one - it makes a great reference to hang onto before trips to Vegas or the riverboats. Even though it is extremely long, the one chapter on basic strategy can be read in about twenty minutes (it's what makes the book worth the money). All in all, you simply can't go wrong with this Bible of Blackjack! Good luck!