I Am a Card Counter: Inside the World of Advantage-Play Blackjack!

Frank Scoblete's new book - I Am a Card Counter - shows why he IS Americas number gambling writer; He can talk the talk because he has walked the walk! I always enjoy reading the fascinating stories, and having been to most of these locations myself makes it all the better. I like history, and these stories bring some of the faceless casinos to life - even if in a derogatory way sometimes. Anyone who wants to hit the casinos for some cash would be well advised to read this new book for more information on how the house will attempt to protect "their" money. They may let you have a little of it, but as Franks says, they won't let you have a lot!

I enjoyed reading Frank Scoblete's book I was intrigued how Frank told his life story of how card counting (and meeting his new wife) changed his life for the better and allowed him to work himself into financial success due to smart gambling and casinos as a source for his books. Frank had often alluded to his life history but this book spells it out. I liked going along with the ride and following his stories. Frankly, most BJ books are pretty fungible as there is only so much one can write about putting money in when the card count is high. But Frank has a voice and way of telling stories that is interesting. After all I gamble for amusement and similarly I like to read about gambling for amusement. I particularly like his detailed discussion of the BJ game at the Maxim casino in the early 1990's - a game I myself stumbled into and was confused when the dealer simply reshuffled the single deck when the cards ran out in the middle of the hand. Sadly I was such a BJ novice that I did not appreciate the opportunity I faced. I did find some shortcomings. The book is pretty thin compared to many books and the font is fairly large, so there is less text (or stories) as I would have liked. Also he does not sufficiently stress that what he got away with in the past probably won't work in the present. Nevertheless, it was a nice read and I enjoyed the book.

This book is a fast one, is so we'll written, with a lot of funny moments and I love the relationship between Frank and the beautiful AP. The blackjack and craps adventures make you want to learn more about advantage players. Congratulations.

I enjoyed the appendix the best, it breaks down the counting strategy fairly well. The narrative is generally entertaining, but I mostly valued the actual strategy.

This book is mostly a memoir. If you're looking to learn a system, or get answers to your questions, skip this. But if you want to learn how a professional THINKS; if you wonder what it feels like to spend all those long hours, days (YEARS) in casinos, yes, it's good. IT'S ESPECIALLY WORTHWHILE if you're interested in teaming up with just one other person, like your wife or a partner you can trust absolutely...because that's the same thing he did (with his wife, and that worked well for them.) Well-written and entertaining, but only 4 stars, not 5, because the author's EGO not only affects his story-telling, it also affected his behavior in casinos over the years. But, hey, that's a great lesson on what NOT to do, if you're smart enough to see it.

I am A Card Counter by Frank Scoblete This is not an instructional book on how to count cards, although the appendix does contain some card counting basics. This is Mr. Scoblete's account of his journey from a casino gambling neophyte to a skilled card counter. Along the way he meets some of the most well known gamblers of all time. The names are instantly recognizable to anyone that has an interest in gambling. He also is lucky enough to be mentored by relatively unknown card counting expert that was working as a clerk in a gambling book store. Written in Mr. Scoblete's light and entertaining style the book makes the reader feel like they are sitting at the blackjack table with him. He describes a point in his life when he and his wife had to fly to Vegas several times a year to make money to pay tuition bills. That is really pressure. Mr Scoblete also writes about the people he encountered in his gambling career from eccentric players to Casino employees that watch him as though the money in the rack belonged to them. If you have ever tried counting cards or thought about it the accounts of his banning will be of particular interest to you. If you have an interest in casino gambling you will really enjoy this book. I highly recommend it.

Great read! Give a couple tips here and there. Not a how to book though, more for entertainment purposes is what this is.

Some good ideas and definitely is a good read, whether a card counter or not.