My Review of The Blackjack Zone

[Yoscooter]

First, some background on me. I have played BJ for several years. I learned KO a few years ago and used it several times in casino play. After that my trips to the casinos were less frequent and I didn't keep up my skills to count. Since then I just play basic strategy. If my trips become more frequent I will become more proficient at counting again. I visit cardcounter.com regularly and wanted to read the Mayor's new book. It was a very easy read and I finished it in no time. I liked the references to the BJ Zone and how it reflects basic strategy errors and the lifetime cost to a player. The BJ Zone is an easy way to explain why I hit A7 against a T to a friend when they ask and think that 18 is a good hand. I can then just say that over your lifetime that costs you x$s. When they look ! at me like I'm crazy I can give them the book. It explains it better than I can. I especially liked chapter 45 - Ten Ways Advantage Play Can Help You Win At Life. It relates BJ opportunities to life in general. It explains how key points to winning at BJ also apply to everyday life. The chapter written by the Mayor's wife was also especially good. I think it's important to have a supportive spouse any time you are doing things that involve financial risk. It would be very difficult to gamble without the trust of a good spouse. Overall the book is excellent for a beginning or casual BJ player. It explains some of the math of the game into a very basic and easy to understand way.