Hi-Lo count

I'm sure that I will get a variety of answers to this question but I wanted to ask. What is the best "must read" book for someone trying to learn the Hi-Lo system? I'm just starting out and I have read a lot from various sites on the Internet but I am looking for some more in depth information. Also are any of the subscription blackjack sites out there worth the money? Thanks a lot!!

Professional Blackjack... Stanford Wong.

Ditto!!!

I'll have to check that book out. Any other suggestions? I wonder if the book would be complete on kindle? Looked it up and it's on kindle but sometimes the books on their are a condensed version.

I bought the book from Ibooks for my Ipad. I am certain I got the entire book formatted just fine for the device; nothing is missing IMO.

I don't play the game at any kind of level that is either semi-pro or above. That said, the book is truly easy to read and a veritable Treatise on the topic of AP blackjack play.

Just purchased the book for kindle. It said it may take a while to download due to the size. It's downloading now. Hopefully it will be the full book and I can learn something from it!!

Plenty of sources for learning about hi-lo. Professional Blackjack is certainly one such source. One thing that I would caution though, Professional blackjack was written some time ago. The game has changes a lot since then and unfortunately not for the better. I am not suggesting the information isn't valid, it is. The mathematics still works the same way, but unfortunately there is a bigger house edge to overcome, due to H17 and other unfavorable rules. So, you can learn the basics of the system and card counting in general, but you need to make adjustments, mainly a more aggressive bet spread and ramp, to overcome these unfavorable conditions. In other words, the mathematics still works, but you need to adjust for today's conditions.

Just watch the movie "21" and you'll know everything there is from counting to team play in about 2 hours. :)

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Just watch the movie "21" and you'll know everything there is from counting to team play in about 2 hours. :)

Lol. If it was that easy the casinos would be broke. Lol

I've downloaded the book. It's a very interesting read. I've also watched the movie 21 so now I'm ready to become a professional BJ player!!!!!!! If only it was that easy.

On a serious note I do have another question that I would like some advice on. I've been working on learning the Hi-Lo count for a few weeks now. I know my recognition of the cards and counting multiple cards at a time have greatly improved. I'm going to spend a extended weekend in Tunica in a couple of months. I was thinking about going to Tunica before that just to see how my counting goes and see if I find something obvious that I need to work to improve. If I go early it will be just a "test run" with me mostly betting a flat rate and mainly seeing if I can keep the count. If I do make the trip earlier I will only have a few hours to play and it will not be a overnight trip. So would you advise me to make the test run trip before I really go to play or should I just continue to work on my skills at home in a non casino environment?

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Thanks a lot for your advice!! I really appreciate all I can get.