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Twenty-First Century Blackjack | 
 enlarge | Author: Walter Thomason
Publisher: Bonus Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 698179
Media: Paperback
Pages: 229
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.5
ISBN: 156625132X
Dewey Decimal Number: 795.423
EAN: 9781566251327
ASIN: 156625132X
Publication Date: July 25, 1999
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Condition: Publisher: Bonus BooksDate of Publication: 1999Binding: PaperbackCondition: GoodDescription: 156625132x Good-Very good used shape, edge stained, and front cover smudged with ink at the top, otherwise VG
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Product Description
Thomason offers a revolutionary alternative to card counting -- a betting system that is easy to learn, impervious to casino harassment and, most importantly, more profitable than flat or so-called inspired betting. Thomason conducts live casino field tests joined by several gaming experts.
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 Mostly research and results in this book. March 22, 2007
Bryan L. (Chicago, IL USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The author presents many theories that are interesting and unique. My problem is that 90% of this book is research/results, and 10% is actual gambling advice. Who is the target audience? This book might be relevant to gambling theorists but is not helpful to your average gambler. I am a basic strategy player and felt let down by the lack of advice and tips. I still don't know how you could implement his quit point strategy in today's casinos with crowded tables and tight rules. I would give this book four or five stars if the book was 50% research and 50% advice.
 EXCELLENT May 25, 2006
Gypsey (usa)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
o.k., here's the thing of it-i count cards and i also sometimes play using a positive progression. i have won and lost big using both systems,counting cards and positive progressions that is.
i very much enjoyed all of Walter Thomasons books.
Based on First Hand experience - IT WORKS! April 19, 2005
Topcat2000 (San Diego, CA)
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
Why they chose that first reviewer at top is a mystery. If you read the book, within the first few chapters you'll know his review is worthless.
First the author does something that very few other books do, he compares his system against flat betting and card counters on the exact same sequence of hands dealt from shoes and compares the final results so all you are seeing is the results of each betting system. And his system does not always come out on top, that's not his contention anyway. His contention is that compared to the flat better you will lose less and win more with his stategies.
Secondly, all his findings are backed up by very exhaustive research, there is no "trust me" statements, everything is backed up by real world data and testing.
The premise behind how it works is simple. Given any shoe, if you have a sequence of 5 wins and 5 losses, a flat better would come out even. However if you had a minimum bet on the losses and a maximum bet on the wins then overall you would be ahead. Mr Thomason's system helps to put you into this position to come out ahead.
Now as to real world experience, I have won 29 sessions against 5 losing sessions. I am very much ahead. Prior to this as a flat better I would say that I lost a little more than I won, a little below .500. What's more its a pleasure to play and see things happen as they are predicted in the book.
There is also something in here for card counters as well. Pay very close attention to his "Quit Points" section. It is probably the most effective defensive strategy anyone has come up with and it works.
There is no doubt a card counter will win more often and more money but I go to Vegas to relax and have fun, I already have a job and to me card counting is work. Instead of stressing and straining I now sit at the tables relaxed enjoying myself and still walking away a winner most of the time.
Thanks Mr. Thomason for helping me win a lot of money and at the same time allowing me to enjoy myself.
 A players review February 14, 2005
Jay A. Silva (Pacific Northwest)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've seen a lot of strategies, read a lot of books, looked at a lot of web pages. They all say the same thing, progressive betting systems don't work. Just look at the first reviewer who harangues the system. It didn't stand up to all of his umptybillion simulations. Well I don't live or play blackjack in a simulation. I've used this system over the last year and have yet to see it just break down and fail. Or on the same token do worse than flat betting. If you are a casual player that wants to win get this book. But be forewarned do not tell anyone how you are winning, because remember progressive betting doesn't work. On a more serious note, this book is extremely easy to read if a little longwinded. After seeing the size you may wonder what I mean. Well the strategy itself can be wrapped up in about 3 pages but you don't get to it until chapter 20 something. Not that I'm complaining I think the background is very important. My final word if your looking for a book that means you want to win. So try this strategy and find out for yourself. Don't let the "experts" fool you with their billion hand simulations, i've never played a billion hands , nor will you.
Very Valuable Progression Method November 8, 2004
Neil D. Myers (Yonkers, NY United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is Thomason's best book to date. The Quit Points bring a wholly new dimension to the game. His progression are the most intelligent and an improvement on his previous ones.
I think he proves his case and makes no wild claims but is very fair and balanced.
Using his mehtods I am way up and what is more I can play higher limits on a smaller bankroll. This is the great value of his method. You get a shot at the House for little risk. Only the House can truly rely on the Law of Large Numbers to allow their built in advantages to play out. The rest of us have to make the most of winning streaks and limit our losses on losing shoes. This method allows one to do just that.
I use Mannorino's Gregorian Strategy NOT basic strategy as I believe this is a more powerful and advanced strategy against six and eight deck shoes.
The combination of these two methods is deadly. Ignore the dimwits who whine about Thomason's methods and proofs. Clearly they have not read the book or are merely jealous competitors. Perhaps they enjoy losing.
Blackjack is now fun again!
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