Playing with the Masters

By Blackjack Jeff

My name is Jeff Friend I have 33 years experience in playing the game of blackjack. I think of this game as a sport, and being a good team player. Having good manners and respect for others is so important. I believe people will enjoy reading this book because it teaches, most miss played hands and good common sense plays, and why we do them. At the end of the day hopefully, you have made some money and gained some friends at the table. In 2010, I was one of the top contenders in tournament play and one of the most consistent winners. Its not how much you win, its how consistent you win. So many times I am asked to help new players, how to play the game and its always a privilege to help others. Remember we were all beginners at sometime. The friendships you gain will always be remembered. Thats how I gained the name of blackjack Jeff. I always wear a black hat, black coat, and when ever Im in the casinos, dealers pit boss, and players that know me always have fun.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Sep 27, 2011
• ISBN: 9781463415327

Blackjack Jeff

My name is Jeff Friend I have 33 years experience in playing the game of blackjack.I think of this game as a sport, and being a good team player .Having good maners and respect for others is so inportant.I believe people will enjoy reading this book because it teaches ,most miss played hands and good common sense plays ,and why we do them.At the end of the day hopefully ,you have made some money and gained some friends at the table.In 2010,I was one of the top contenders in tournament play and one of the most consitent winners .Its not how much you win ,its how consistant you win.So many times i am asked to help new players ,how toplay the game and its always a privledge to help others.remmember we were all beginers at sometime.the friendships you gain will always be remmembered.Thats how I gained the name of blackjack Jeff ,I always wear a black hat ,black coat ,and when ever im in the casinoes,dealers pit boss, and players that know me always have fun .

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© 2011 by Blackjack Jeff. All rights reserved.

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First published by AuthorHouse 09/09/2011

ISBN: 978-1-4634-1531-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4634-1532-7 (ebk)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2011910535

Printed in the United States of America

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Contents

Forward

Words Of Wisdom

Fortunate Friend

Women’s Point Of View

Couple’s Point View

Doctor Point Of View

Amateur Player Point View

Blackjack History

Blackjack Courtesy

Setting Your Limit

Basic Blackjack Terms

Blackjack Table

Difference Between a Shoe

and a Continual Shuffler

Card Values

Soft Numbers

Hard Numbers

Splits

Basic Play

Splits

Double Down Bets

Push

Most Important Note

Most Misplayed Hands

Progressive Betting

Card Counting

Tournament Play

Tournament Card Playing

Betting In A Tournament

A Tournament Story

Blackjack Humor

My Personal Goals

Quiz Time-(Test Your Knowledge)

Quiz Answers

Forward

The following book is dedicated to all the players who have encouraged me to write this book. Many times I’ve sat at the blackjack table; and heard people tell me, your not only one of best player I’ve played with; but the most helpful at the table. I always try to explain to people why we do certain plays. You will hear from many people in the following pages why you should read this book. Its all about good sportsmanship playing together as a team, (more Later). More than anything else to my wife, who not only is my Best friend, but the one I love, and encourages me the most. THIS BOOK MIGHT BE SMALL, BUT I HOPE IT WILL BE MOST INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL!!!

BLACKJACK JEFF

Words Of Wisdom

No matter how much you learn, nobody can guarantee how much you will win. One thing I do know is all those who I’ve been a mentor too, have won more than they have lost. Which you’ll hear several testimonies to in this book. Gambling takes a lot of discipline (It all goes back to the old saying—You got to know when to hold them and know when to fold them. When you have learned all the basic and advance plays and applied them, You’ve played a 100%. Nobody can take that away from you. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE WHO LEARNS TO PLAY THERE BEST!!

BLACKJACK JEFF

Fortunate Friend

Reviews for Playing with the Masters

[Lee Rosen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am a fairly new player and his progressive betting is unique and worth a trial.
Plus he is RIGHT to skip counting cards.....Good recipe for getting banned.
The extra money made from counting is forfeited by lost playing opportunities.
Some counters wear disguises.....what a hassle.