Million Dollar Blackjack - Comments, Criticisms, Other?

[vonQuux]

I just picked up a used copy of Uston's Million Dollar Blackjack. I probably should have asked this before I bought it but given that it's roughly fifteen years old, are there any parts of this book that are somewhat (or completely) dated?

ACHTUNG!! Before anyone flames me, I did perform a search and I did find threads recommending this book, just none discussing it's relevance (or lack thereof) to contemporary casino play.

Of course I don't expect anyone to reinvent (or retype) the wheel here. If you know of a thread covering this, I'd definitely appreciate just a link.

TIA,
vQ

[nightspirit]

Couldn't find my copy, but I think his numbers for Risk Of Ruin (or bets for multiple hands) are out of date if i remember right...

[EasyRhino]

The counts themselves are a not particularly recommended nowadays.

Computers ("devices") are illegal almost everywhere now.

It's still a fun read, though.

[RJT]

Got a copy sitting round, but haven't got round to reading it yet (next on the list). From what i know, i wouldn't pick it up for counting information, but it's one of the few detailed texts on hole carding.
On a side note - and just for a little gloat - got this in hardback second hand in excellent condition. But imagine how thrilled i was to open it up and find that the inside read "To Joe from Ken Uston". If only my name had been Joe.....

RJT.

[Kasi]

Originally Posted by RJT

But imagine how thrilled i was to open it up and find that the inside read "To Joe from Ken Uston". If only my name had been Joe.....
RJT.

That's really cool.

I wondered what happened to my copy lol.

Joe