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April 13th, 2011, 09:06 PM
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Looking for a book to read
... but not a strategy book, something more along the lines of Bringing Down the House. Doesn't have to be based on a true story, but having blackjack or poker as a part of the plot would be cool. Just looking for something to read while sitting around the house.
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April 13th, 2011, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cc218
... but not a strategy book, something more along the lines of Bringing Down the House. Doesn't have to be based on a true story, but having blackjack or poker as a part of the plot would be cool. Just looking for something to read while sitting around the house.
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"The Counter" by Kevin Blackwood
"Busting Vegas" by Ben Mezrich
"Repeat Until Rich" by Josh Axelrad
Sometimes I have trouble finishing books but I couldn't put any of these down.
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April 13th, 2011, 11:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cc218
... but not a strategy book, something more along the lines of Bringing Down the House. Doesn't have to be based on a true story, but having blackjack or poker as a part of the plot would be cool. Just looking for something to read while sitting around the house.
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This one. The others suggested pale by comparison -
Fortune’s Formula:
The Untold Story of the Scientific Betting System
That Beat the Casinos and Wall Street.
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April 14th, 2011, 12:08 AM
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I thought The Counter was one of the worst written books I've ever had the misfortuneto read. Not only was it badly written, but it was as realistic as a 1940s Sky King novel. Blackwood is a skilled player, and a nice guy, but he's not a novelist.
I was enjoying "Blackjack Autumn", but misplaced it and have not finished it.
"Fortunes Formula" was a great read.
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April 14th, 2011, 01:30 AM
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I thought The Counter was one of the worst written books I've ever had the misfortuneto read. Not only was it badly written, but it was as realistic as a 1940s Sky King novel.
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I think it was ghost-written by his mom or sister:
"You can do it, Billy. The Lord loves you, you know." z  g
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April 14th, 2011, 01:31 AM
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'Busting Vegas' was the worst of all known Mezrich books. zg
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April 14th, 2011, 10:03 AM
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Nobody is going to mention Ken Uston's books? In my opinion they are some of the most interesting BJ stories published. I agree with Shad that Blackjack Autumn is a decent one too. There are also some great stories on Snyder's website.
-Sonny-
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April 14th, 2011, 10:24 AM
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One book I've read multiple times and still find fascinating is The Ultimate Edge: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Edge-.../dp/1439215928
It's a true-to-life account of one team's use of many techniques--legal and otherwise--beyond counting. I highly recommend it.
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April 14th, 2011, 10:36 AM
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Never heard of it! zg
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April 14th, 2011, 01:32 PM
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How nice of you all to bash the books I recommended!
They are easy to read, entertaining books focused entirely on Blackjack!
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