Playing Blackjack as a Business

by Mary Parsons

Book Overview

This is the most talked-about book on the Blackjack scene. This book has sold more copies since it's initial release than any other gaming book. Prior to this new edition there was no foolproof way to learn how to play Blackjack accurately. This is the only Blackjack book that is easy to understand and completely accurate, written for the beginner or for the expert player. Playing Blackjack as a Business was written by a successful professional Blackjack...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0818400641
• ISBN13: 9780818400643
• Release Date: June 1971
• Publisher: Lyle Stuart
• Length: 177 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

what a gem!

this book wasn’t recommended to me but i bought it because the title intrigued me and i’m so glad i did! first off, i read this book front to back in less than a day! he explains everything well but in a quick and readable way that doesn’t leave you confused and having to re-read anything in order to understand him. second, he includes a lot of charts which is very helpful to anyone who needs them. they’re are a lot of confusing and incorrect charts online and the ones he provides in this book are correct and easy to follow. this book also simplified how much to bring, how much to bet, and he also gave a easy way of knowing when to walk away. this book not being on any of the recommended reading lists professional BJ have is an absolute shame! so glad i purchased it!

One Of The Best Books Available For Learning Basic Strategy

I first read this book in 1975 in my quest to become an accomplished card counter. At that time and even today it is the best book I read on learning the fundamentals of card counting. The part of the book on learning Basic Strategy and its importance are the best of any book available on the marketplace even today in 2001. At that time the author Lawrence Revere was selling his Advanced Point Count System and other BJ systems. He overrated his Advanced Point Count System. He had used Juliet Braun a computer programmer with IBM to compile all the data in devising this system. What he says about the Advanced Point Count System is way overrated and the majority of top expert BJ authorities believe the simple point count system as being the best because of its simplicity. Other than that the book is a classic and very well written. It is a must for anyone who wants to learn to be an expert card counter and I would rate it as a five star recommendation.

Blackjack as a Business Review

Other than the Hi-Opt Ken Uston method, this is one of the best blackjack systems available. Definitely for the serious player. The book starts with simple counting and progresses through several systems each more powerful, which is the great thing about the book, because a player learns in stages, which makes it easier. The greatest thing about the book, it not only teaches you counting and betting strategies, but also how to apply them to different hands. In case you are not aware, after reading the book and perfecting the point-count system, there are 2 additional systems you must learn to truly master the Revere method. These are available at the website. I recommend this for the serious player only, as much time will be needed to master the complete system. Also, this is geared toward single deck play. For the more common multiple deck games, you should read the book, then learn the 2 multiple deck systems from the website (Oh, these systems are very expensive!). The book also stresses that you must play perfectly to win, and that when you do play perfectly, you will not always win. This is a must for any gambling book. Any book that promises quick winnings or riches is not worth reading.

Bar far the best basic strategy BJ book on the market

As a Las Vegas pit boss for over 25 years, I can tell you Lawrence Revere's book "Playing Blackjack As A Business" is simply the best ever written. I had the privilege of asking Mr. Revere to leave our casino on two occasions. Not only was he the best, but he was a master of disquise. His book was and still is the "Bible" of blackjack couting, basic straegy and money management. Today, there are many "wan-a-be" card counters but only a select few can test pit bosses like myself. They usually give themselves away by being too greedy and tripling their wagers on a plus 10 deck or spreading their wagers to two or three spots. Or, they might take insurance with a stiff hand, surrender always correctly or double that A-7. We simply tell the dealer to shuffle up or cut the shoe in half and even the most moronic card counters get the hint and leave. But, Lawrence Revere was a 21 legend and wrote a book that was simple enough for anyone to understand. I highly recommend it to anyone who takes the game of blackjack seriously. Just using his basic strategy and money management tips will improve your game immediately.

THE Best Basic Strategy Book!

Although Revere's counts aren't as good as some others out there today, this book was the authority on blackjack when it was published. And you know what? It still pretty much is. This is a great book for beginners. The numbers were done by Julian Braun of IBM so the basic strategy is second to none. This book is a must for any player, beginner or advanced!

This is THE BEST beginners book.

I've used this book for years as a reference before going anywhere I play Blackjack. Mr. Revere provided color coded, easily understood charts and tables for single and mulitple deck games. He gives basic strategy for each as well as several simple to advanced counting strategies. His rules regarding bet size, betting and playing time are rules to survival at the tables. I may not be getting kicked out of casinos, but I leave with their money 4 out of 5 times and the losses are pocket change compared to the winnings. Mr. Revere has since died, but his knowledge of blackjack is as true today as it was over 20 years ago.