The Double-Down Guide to Blackjack »

These are the smartest, simplest tactics for winning blackjack ever—even a total novice can bet on it. Joshua Hornik—who was part of the renowned blackjack t eam that inspired the bestselling book Bringing Down the House and the popular film 21—knows that to come out on top, you have to count the cards. In this revised version of the popular guide to the game, Hornik explains blackjack's rules and basic strategy, how to do the actual card counting, and how to use the information the numbers reveal to make the right bets. Throughout, examples of hands illustrate the tactics, and an interview with a pro provides astounding insight.