Walker, Katarina The Pro's Guide to Spanish 21 and Australian Pontoon 2008, Lulu.com — The definitive text on Spanish 21. Do not sit at a Spanish 21 table without reading this book first.

 Andersen, Ian Burning The Tables in Las Vegas — Keys to Success in Blackjack and in Life 1998 — Expert advice on playing high-stakes Blackjack without being barred. Excellent writing from a long-time moneymaker at the tables.

Blackwood, Kevin The Counter 2002, Wooden Pagoda Press — A semi-fictional book on the life of a Blackjack card counter. This book doesn't tell you how to play; but does provide a glimpse into the life of a counter.

Vancura, Olaf and Ken Fuchs Knock-Out Blackjack — The Easiest Card Counting System Ever Devised 1998, Hamilton Press — A very simple, yet powerful card counting strategy is explained. Many common myths exploded. One of the easiest card counting books you can find and the quickest way to learn how to count cards. But this should not be the only Blackjack book you read if you are serious about the game.

Revere, Lawrence Playing Blackjack as a Business Lyle Stuart, 1980 — The late Lawrence Revere trained many a card counter, and a few casinos. A bit dated, but this is a classic Blackjack book that brought many long-time pros into the field. Revere Point Count is described and is still one of the best multi-deck strategies. 

Forte, Steve Casino Game Protection 2004, SLF Publishing LLC — This book is actually meant for the casinos. It describes what the casinos need to know about players. Of course players can also read it to see what the casinos know.

  Uston, Ken Million Dollar Blackjack Gambling Times Inc., 1981 — Another of the best-selling Blackjack books. The late Ken Uston was one of the first big moneymakers at Blackjack. The card counting systems in this book are more difficult than newer strategies. The book is still valuable for its history.

 Carlson, Bryce Blackjack for Blood CompuStar Press, 1992, rev. 1994 — Expert advice from one of the biggest moneymakers. Describes Omega II, an excellent, but difficult, strategy primarily used in single-deck and double-deck games.

 Blackwood, Kevin Play Blackjack like the Pros, Harper Collins, 2005 — This is a new book from a long-time successful player and is a good addition to the Blackjack card counter’s arsenal.

 © 2009 Norman Wattenberger