Blackjack Books

Gambling books are always a nice addition into your strategy arsenal. Blackjack books are among the most popular gambling books and new ones are often released simply because the demand is available. Today, when people can play online blackjack from the comfort of their own home, those books can be kept next the computer and an occasional peak will never make any online casino pit boss angry.

Here are some recommendations for popular and thorough blackjack books. For those who truly want to expand their knowledge, all of them are highly recommended.

Blackbelt in Blackjack: Playing 21 as a Martial Art - Arnold Snyder

This book is an excellent introductory to blackjack card counting systems. It demonstrates several systems which are powerful yet simple to understand. It starts off easy but over the course of the book you will advance towards more complex systems and the end, as the title says, you’ll have your black belt in blackjack. Besides counting systems the book also covers themes like basic blackjack strategy and money management together with some tips on how to act while sitting at the table.

Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty-One - Edward Thorpe

This is the book that started it all. Thorpe’s book was the first card counting book to ever be released and it is still valuable today. Back then, not many people knew about card counting. This book was the bread and butter for many of today’s professional gamblers. Is it still valuable today? The information inside is still top notch however, along the years simpler counting systems were invented and some of the material in this book will be cumbersome for the recreational gambler. It’s strongly recommended for someone who seeks deep understanding of the game or maybe even for pure blackjack historical value.

Theory of Blackjack - Peter A. Griffin

Another Blackjack classic is Griffin’s Theory of blackjack. Weighing at 290 pages, this book carefully examines the mathematics behind blackjack. If you ever wanted to know why the strategy card advises on a certain move and not another, this is the book for you. This book is not an easy read but is a must for anyone thinking on taking blackjack as a serious hobby. Understanding the basics is essential for playing good winning blackjack. No other book covers that ground as thorough as this one.

Professional Blackjack - Stanford Wong

Considered by some to be “The Blackjack Bible” this is another excellent blackjack book. As the title suggests it is geared towards people who want to play blackjack for a living. As such, he exposes the inner complexities of a game that too many seems very simple. The writing style is clear and simple but the author knows what he is talking about. If you have the patience and dedication to really become a professional blackjack player this book is wholeheartedly recommended.