I think spammers should go to prison.

Spoken like a spammer. You are a casino linking to an absurd article that lists as it's number one recommended book a book by John Patrick, well-known as the worst source of gambling info in existance. A man that outright claims math doesn't work.

My book is FREE

Walter Thomason said:

Norm,
Your post on this site refers to Modern Blackjack II, which you sell for $22.00. Is this incorrect?

IT'S FREE. Because people requested a print version, many months later I provided that option. But, BOTH volumes of the book are still on the 'Net for FREE. I really wish you would stop posting misinformation. See http://www.qfit.com/book/index.htm

I have also continued to add to the book at http://www.qfit.com/blackjackblog/, which is also FREE.

And, I thought you said you don't respond to me.

The guy is pushing an online casino with one of thousands of useless articles on BJ suggesting that people buy one of the worst books ever written on the subject that will harm the players that gamble at his casino. I will continue to call SPAM SPAM. Defend online casino SPAM all you wish, but I will continue to call it what it is.

As far as your comments about me and others, you have been spreading misinformation for a decade. It never seems to embarrass you that you are always proved wrong.

And, I'm being polite.

@ MarkAbe: We'd like to thank you for taking the time to provide constructive feedback on our guide: it was always our intention to get community-level conversations going. We compiled the guide principally because we saw a paucity of blackjack resources genuinely aimed at the novice. We think your advice concerning splits and soft hands is good, and we'll likely amend the guide in the future to include a word or two about about these things.

@WalterThomason:Thanks for your good words. They are much appreciated.

We welcome any other discussion on this guide or on the game in general!

Any other suggestions on this guide or points about the game in general that you'd like to share?
Hopefully, we could include this info in our next iteration of the guide. :-)

QFIT said:

There are a vast number of sites with correct BS tables and advice. Yours is not one. Wikipedia is far more useful, does not advise people to read one of the worst books ever written on the subject and is not owned by a casino.

I have to agree with Norm on this one, although I don't think "not owned by a casino" is necessarily a negative as long as it's clearly stated. A quick Google search for "Blackjack beginners" came up with about 3,000,000 hits, and several on the first few pages gave correct strategy. When I started to play table games several years ago I started with Wikipedia and then found "WizardofOdds" (& "WizardofVegas") be the most useful sites for taking me from beginners through expert advice. The other easy place to find the correct strategy guide is at the top of this page, under "Rules & Strategy".

Hello MarkAbe. I have been somewhat detained and apologize for the delay in my replies. However, I have popped on here for a little while and will be back next week to continue our discussion... Please bear in mind that the entire reason that I have asked for opinion is to find out where the guide is lacking, and where it can be improved. Opinions are always welcome. In the form of CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. I will be revising the strategy soon and hopefully it will be closer to the perfection that I wish to share with others.

Once again, thank you for all the pointers :) it is appreciated :) Have an awesome weekend all!

Known to most serious gambling sources of information exist. A man, openly claimed that the math does not work.

i think..it is in the hand of the reader to believe what others will post..people who enters this site is not that naive.