In 1962, this book started it all!
This revised, 1966 edition contains more accurate strategy charts by Julian Braun of IBM Corp., plus the first published version of the now popular High-Low system. The counting systems presented are valid, and most of what Thorp says about the game is still 100% accurate. All serious blackjack players today should read this book, even if just for the historical significance. Make no mistake: This book did make history! The stories of Thorp’s casino experiences with the first computer-derived card counting systems ever unleashed upon the casinos of the world are as exciting to read today as ever.
Ppb; 220 pages.
This revised, 1966 edition contains more accurate strategy charts by Julian Braun of IBM Corp., plus the first published version of the now popular High-Low system. The counting systems presented are valid, and most of what Thorp says about the game is still 100% accurate. All serious blackjack players today should read this book, even if just for the historical significance. Make no mistake: This book did make history! The stories of Thorp’s casino experiences with the first computer-derived card counting systems ever unleashed upon the casinos of the world are as exciting to read today as ever.
Ppb; 220 pages.