The most acclaimed blackjack expert globally, Arnold Snyder, revises a blackjack classic, providing beginners and experienced players with all the critical insights they need to understand about the blackjack game, and even more.

Arnold Snyder’s magnum opus is the most detailed and significant publication on casino blackjack to date! Even the most enlightened blackjack enthusiast is assured to uncover a wealth of new facts and insider tips on how to beat the house at the most beloved casino table game. Snyder unveils numerous game’s confidential strategies, many of which have not been disclosed before.

Not only do participants acquire the skills to play and triumph in every conventional version of casino blackjack—irrespective of the rules and the number of decks involved—they also master the most effective strategies for tackling unique and popular versions like Super Fun 21, Double Exposure, Spanish 21, and Blackjack Switch. Additionally, they learn to overcome popular side bets such as Over/Under 13, Royal Match, Lucky Ladies, and Super Sevens. This book encompasses everything participants ever wanted to know about blackjack, including the inaugural encyclopedic history of the game featuring untold stories of its most renowned and notorious figures. Arnold Snyder, with his immense knowledge and experience, is the only author capable of writing this book. This is the first book that narrates the complete tale—the good, the bad, the astonishing, and everything in between.

About the Author

Arnold Snyder is a renowned figure in the world of blackjack, having spent several years as a professional player who placed high stakes. For over two decades, he has been sharing his insights about casino blackjack through his writings. His inaugural book, The Blackjack Formula (1980), introduced novel strategies that professional card counters could use to improve their game. Between 1981 and 2004, he served as the editor of Blackjack Forum, a quarterly publication that provided gambling insights for professional players.

Over the past two decades, he has written hundreds of articles on the subject of casino blackjack, which have been published in numerous publications. He has made appearances (while disguised) on the Travel Channel and in The Hot Shoe, a 2003 documentary about card counting. He earned the distinction of being one of the seven initial members inducted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame.