Las Vegas Blackjack Diary

By Stuart Perry

Book Overview

For eight weeks in early 1994 the author played blackjack in Las Vegas for stakes of up to two hands of $200. This book describes what happens at every one of the 269 sessions that he played. Perry... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1886070083
• ISBN13: 9781886070080
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Conjelco
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Blackjack Diary

Book arrived prompt and in good condition. Excellent reading. Puts you right in Las Vegas.

reads like a novel

This is a great book. You really are at the table with the author, and wonder what he has been doing since. The anticipation and preperation for the trip even made me feel a little nervous when he went to the Golden Nugget for his first session.I personally liked the asides. He does a good job of conveying the isolation he feels at times. It makes me want to try the Golden Nugget buffet next time I'm in Vegas...and stay away from the Barbary Coast or Plaza casinos. You would have to be interested in blackjack to like all the book, but someone who has never gambled in thier life would enjoy most of it.

Practical Real Life BlackJack Experience

You've read Stanford Wong, Arnold Snyder, Don Schlesinger, and all the other great stuff about how to beat the game and you have learnt how to count cards, maybe you can count down a deck to less than 30 seconds. You have gone to the casinos and put your knowledge to work, to practice and at the same time hope to make a few bucks at the end of you trips. And you know what, you got burnt many times, especially during the positive counts.That is what happened to me. At first, I wonder if I did something wrong until I read Stuart's diary. This book is must have addition to your BJ library, Stuart's real life experience, and especially his honesty put our BJ theory to practice. A 4 stars for his writings and 5 stars for practical side of BJ.

Very Entertaining and brutually honest

If you ever have thoughts to trying to conquer Las Vegas Blackjack, this is a must-read book. It's a brutally honest book that cuts no corners. I've read it about 18 times, and continue to be fascinated by what Stuart Perry went through during his two month expedition. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!

Experience what it is like to be a serious card counter!

This is one of the best books to be written about real life blackjack period! The book almost reads like fiction but is all true.Perry takes the reader thru a two month journey into his life as a card counter in Las Vegas. He talks about his highs, lows, enjoyment and disappointments. While doing this in an easy to read manner, he also gives lessons on what and what not to do if you want to try your hand at being a serious card counter.I highly recommend this book!