These are my top selections for Blackjack books, chosen from the several dozen books that I had gone through. It does not matter whether you are just an amateur or a professional gunning for this game full time, I am sure to have a book for you in this list. The next time you find yourself looking for blackjack books at a bookstore; these are the ones that you should be aiming for :

1. Blackjack Bluebook II - the simplest winning strategies ever published (2006 edition)
   
   This book is simple and as such is great for the beginners of this game. It lists out the strategy of the game, pointing it out with a colored strategy chart so that anyone should be able to understand it. The hand play revisions are explained in detail with the book setting out to cover the various alternative versions of the game. In addition to all of those, this book has managed to debunk some of the myths of this game thereby separating reality from fiction.
   This book explains in detail the counting system along with the computer stimulation results. This book stands out from the rest of the beginner books in the sense that it points out the various plays, maneuvers as well many a out-of-the-box moves that they do not cover. The 40 or so charts as well as the 60 illustrated hand plays featured in this book provide a useful input for the beginners.



2. Blackjack Blueprint: How to Play like a Pro... Part-Time (Paperback)
   I would give this book 5 stars especially for its unique perspective on card counting. The basic strategies as well as the card counting based on the Stanford Wong’s Hi-Lo system are all explained here in detail. This book also shows how it would be possible to tailor ones play as well as the bet amount according the card counting. With card counting taking up more than half the book, it is only to be expected that the reminder would not be as interesting as the sections on card counting. This book has sections in it that are more apt for a professional blackjack player, thus being contrary to the part time label in the title. The topics like ‘zone tracking’ as well as the method by which one can reduce the negative swing during ones play are all covered here. This book is a great pick for your trip to Atlantic City, but make sure to pick it up well in advance of your trip.



3. Blackjack For Blood: The Card-Counters' Bible, and Complete Winning Guide (Paperback)
   This book has a strong element of humor in it and that makes reading it an interesting experience. There are several relevant anecdotes that are included here and this serves to make the book a lot more interesting. This book lists out some of the ‘below the belt’ but not illegal tricks that a player can use to his or her advantage and win some money. It also goes into the counting system and explains it in the form of both math and strategy. I would not recommend this book for the beginners.



4. Professional Blackjack (Paperback)
   This book is designed more for the semi-pros and the pros; it is definitely not for the beginners. The various card counting strategies as well as the results that one can expect from them are all covered here in detail. This book highlights out the fact that making money from blackjack is not easy but it also shows you the way that it can be done. This book may seem ancient to some, but it is still effective and relevant today. Before you take any hasty decision like leaving your job for this game, it may be a good idea to go through this book so that you know what you are in for.



5. Blackbelt in Blackjack: Playing 21 as a Martial Art
   This book was authored by none other than Arnold Snyder, one of the grandmasters of this game. As such, Snyder has provided the details on some of the tricks that he himself had used like shuffle tracking, team play, multiple decks and camouflage techniques. As you can see, this book is meant more for the professionals of this game. In addition to that, card counting as well as the various card counting systems are also covered here. Besides covering them, this book also points out the details with regard to most of them like the deadly red 7 count, the hi-lo count, the zen count, the true count, and so much more.

This is the list and now you can pick the one that closely relates to your skill level in blackjack. With the book of your choice, you should be all set to have a good time during your next trip to Atlantic City!

About the Author

David Kaleky owns and operates the leading site about Atlantic City Hotels and Atlantic City Shows . Check out his blog at Atlantic City Blog .