The Theory of Blackjack

The Complete Card Counter's Guide to the Casino Game of 21

by Peter A. Griffin

If you're interested in the mathematics of blackjack, this book is the most comprehensive ever published on the topic. Griffin's analysis is the basis of the efficiency ratings often used to compare card counting systems.

Don't be misled, the information in this book can be tough going. Still, even those without the mathematical background to understand the most complex sections will get a lot of useful information from it. Any serious student of the game should own a copy of this inexpensive staple of blackjack literature.