Blackjack's Hidden Secrets, Win Without Counting (New & Expanded Edition)

This book together with his other 'II' book are the most lamest books on the Blackjack subject. Both books are actually about only 20-30 or so pages each and the information contained in both books are so minimal that Preface and Introduction sections of other execellent books on the subject provide more information than these 'I don't know why Amazon even advertises these books on their website??????'. Nuff said. If you want to waste your money go ahead and buy these books. Amazon will charge you $3.00 + 0.99 each book just for returning them.


Teaches Valuable Lessons, But Can't Guarantee You'll Win $$$   May 23, 2003
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The most valuable information in George's book is essentially how to be a disciplined blackjack player, which is most valuable indeed. Think about it though. If there was a guaranteed way for the average non-card counting Joe like you or me to win consistently at casinos, casinos would soon cease to exist. What about George's 78% win average? Well, that's according to him of course. But consider this: when you use his system you've had a "winning" session when you win 50% of your original stake. You've had a "losing" session when you've lost 100% of your stake. Therefore you can end up with a higher percentage of winning sessions than losing sessions, and still end up in the hole. George doesn't say he sees a consistent 78% monetary return on all his blackjack investments, just that he sees a 78% "win average." Plus, no betting system can gain or lose you money. How does one hand know what was wagered on the last hand?

However, I rate this book highly because of the many positive lessons it teaches about gambling in general. Although George's system cannot guarantee you will win money, it is still a system which requires discipline, proper playing technique, and a strict betting and money management formula. He emphasizes fundamentals that are paramount to having a successful ride at any gaming table: do not drink, don't bet hunches or feelings, bring only a certain amount (depending on table limits) to each table, walk when you win or lose a certain amount. If you can follow all George's disciplines, you will definitely increase your chances of winning. Hopefully you will have a good time as well and not walk away broke, having spent five times as much as you intended in half an hour.

George is an Everyman, and his short book is a good read. From reading his books and hearing him on talk shows, I think he has a great personality, and very much speaks to the average or casual gambler like you and me. He is a good writer for someone who is not a professional writer. The handy strategy cards can be simply torn out and taken to the blackjack table with you. If you're planning a trip to Vegas or Atlantic City, it can be a fun system to try. Who knows, you may get lucky!


This Book Is Great   May 7, 2003
This book was great! It was easy to follow and I played for hours. I have never walked away from a Black Jack table with money in my pocket and never after 4 or 5 hours of playing.

People at my table wanted to know what I was using and where could they get one. I won't go back to vegas without this book. I can't wait for my next visit to Vegas.


Great Book   May 7, 2003
This book was great! We played for hours, we followed the book and had everyone at our tables asking us what we were using and where could they get the book.

I also got his tapes and I can't wait until my next vegas trip to utilize all of the secrets for getting things for free.

I won't go to Vegas without this book.