ABC’s of 21: a Book of Blackjack for Beginners

By Mike Exinger

Blackjack, or Twenty-One if you prefer, is one of the most popular table games in any casino. And it has the lowest “casino edge” of any game, too. So why aren’t more people playing?

They don’t know how to play. They feel intimidated. They think slots give them a better deal. They don’t want to lose all their money. They think Paula Deen will eat them with a pound of butter.

I can deal with all of these issues except the last one. Blackjack can be easy to learn, and with my systems it’s easy to learn how to win, too. You’re on your own with Paula...

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mike Exinger
• Release date: Mar 22, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476324678

Mike Exinger

Mike Exinger calls himself a 21st Century Renaissance man...just another way of saying he’s had a lot of jobs and has moved a lot. Born in Michigan during the Truman administration, he started out as a teen serving ice cream and ended his work-life likewise (although by then he owned the place). In between he's been a Banker, Radio DJ, University Professor, and Jewelry Artist and had 15 different addresses in several states and towns. In his spare time (?) he’s been a Freelance Writer for more than 30 years. Like Maynard G. Krebs, work is now a four-letter work and he lives the retired life with his wife and an enlarged prostate in Warren, OR.Writing credits include the five books/eBooks you see here, plus 100+ articles in publications such as Casino, Casino Executive, Dalton’s Blackjack Review, Double Down, Thoroughbred Times, American Turf Monthly, HorsePlayer and Card Player. He also publishes occasional brain-droppings at his blog, mexinger.blogspot.com

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The ABC’s of 21

(a Book of Blackjack for Beginners)

By Mike Exinger

Copyright 2012 Mike Exinger

Version 04.10.12.c (8,710 words)

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Chapter 2 - A Bit of History

Chapter 3 - Rules and Object of the Game

Chapter 4 - Introduction on Improving Your Play

Chapter 5 - My Modified Basic Strategy

Chapter 6 - My Modified Card Counting Method

Chapter 7 - Other Stuff that Didn’t Fit

Fun Stuff at the End

Preface

CAUTION: The book you are about to enjoy comes with one disclaimer and three caveats:

DISCLAIMER: This strategy guide guarantees NOTHING. It offers you an opportunity to play Blackjack (or 21 if you prefer) using a system that I have found to be successful. It does not mean that you will find the same success. Stuff happens. Gambling in many forms is legal in many jurisdictions, but it is just that...a GAMBLE. Proceed with caution. If you do find that this book gives you a leg-up on other players, hooray, and go tell someone else to buy the book!

And now, the caveats:

This book is intended for beginning Blackjack players who are tired of slots and want to play a game where they can use their head, and at the same time, not lose their shirts.

It is NOT deep into math or complicated play. There are plenty of other books like that. This isn’t one of them.

Finally, the book is designed to be simple to read and intended for those who don’t know how to play, or think they do, yet somehow, as if by magic, lose all their money at the table. Fortunately for me that’s a lot of people. You can decide which group you’re in.

Enjoy.

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Congratulations on your decision to learn to play Twenty-One, or as it’s more commonly known, Blackjack. Blackjack has always been a staple at casinos. While I might