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    Blackjack Card Counting: How to be a Professional Gambler
    Blackjack Card Counting: How to be a Professional Gambler
    Blackjack Card Counting: How to be a Professional Gambler
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    Blackjack Card Counting: How to be a Professional Gambler

    By Greg Elder

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    How to become a professional blackjack card counter. The good news is you don't have to be a mathematical genius to learn how to count cards, the bad news is many of the Hollywood movies depicting the life of a card counter as fast cash and penthouse suites make it all seem a little too easy.
    This book will give you a realistic look at what it takes to be a professional card counter. I will take you step by step through the entire process. As a former educator, I came up with a simple progressive learning model using a basic Hi-Lo level one count system that in combination will make it much easier for you to learn how to count cards. I broke the entire system down to make it as easy as possible so you can get into the casino quicker.
    Many times people do not even attempt to learn card counting because they think it is too hard. If they do attempt it, they get frustrated after a short time because the system is so complex they get lost in the mathematics. The only two things you need to be able to do to learn card counting are memorize and practice. This book isn't filled with hypothetical theories, it shows you the exact steps you need to take to learn to count cards.
    Now don't get me wrong, learning everything in this book will not be easy but most people can do it if they dedicate themselves to learning. However, card counting is much more than simply learning the process, the hard part is finding the right games and not being detected by the casinos. Those areas will be covered as well. Don't worry, the courts have ruled that counting is not cheating or illegal, but in Vegas they can throw you out because it is a private establishment, not because you are doing anything wrong. Counting cards is simply using your mind in a game of skill. If using your mind is cheating than I don't know how else to play.
    This book is for those of you familiar with blackjack that want to find out what card counting is all about. If you're tired of losing and are ready to take your game to the next level so you have the advantage over the casino, this book is for you. If you can already count cards, you may pick up a few tips here and there but you probably already know most of the content in the book.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGreg Elder
    Release dateMar 4, 2013
    ISBN9781301104796
    Blackjack Card Counting: How to be a Professional Gambler
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    Greg Elder

    Greg Elder is a full-time gambling author whose feature book, Gamblers Fight Back which is about his journey as a professional gambler, has just been released. He has seven other books/ e-books on gambling including several which are best-sellers on Amazon. Several years ago, after walking out of a job that he took for all the wrong reasons, Greg was determined to find a job that he was passionate about. He spent the next year, 12-15 hours a day, researching and practicing advantage gambling. He used that knowledge and expertise to make a living in the casino. His journey was filled with highs and lows, but the most important part was each day he was excited to get out of bed and get to work. That was the true success of his journey. It revitalized his professional life. During his life as a pro gambler he discovered a passion he never knew he had: writing. A former certified public school teacher, Greg has used his teaching ability and new love for writing to pursue his current mission. His current mission is to try and educate the average gambler, so that they stop giving their money to the casino and actually have a fighting chance. Ultimately, he wants to teach gamblers how they can actually put the odds in their favor and become winning gamblers. He has eight total gambling books/ e-books available on Amazon several of which are best-sellers in there category. He has a successful gambling blog at www.progamblerslife.com, an author site at www.gregelderauthor.com, and a gambling podcast site at www.makemoneyforgambling.com. Greg currently resides in North Carolina with his wife and his little pride and joy, his 7-year-old daughter.

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    • 4/5
      Nice book, easy to digest, simple but cover all the most important things..
      With a book only 47pages, Greg is really a good educator for card counting.
      I like it very much how his progression technique to learn card counting.

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    Blackjack Card Counting - Greg Elder

    Blackjack Card Counting:

    How to be a Professional Gambler

    By Greg Elder

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    Smashwords Edition

    Copyright © 2012 by Greg Elder. All Rights Reserved.

    Smashwords Edition, License Notes

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    Qualities of a successful card counter

    Gambling Bankroll

    Card Counting Myths

    Before you begin

    Phase 1

    Why blackjack can be beat

    Phase 2

    Phase 3

    Phase 4

    Phase 5

    Bet Spread and Deck Penetration

    How to determine which games to play

    How do you find these games

    Losing Streaks

    How to keep from getting 86'd

    How to implement your card counting strategy into casino play

    Record Keeping

    Final Analysis

    Added Bonus

    About the author

    Another Added Bonus

    Preface: Gamblers Fight Back

    SAMPLE SUBCHAPTER: Gamblers Fight Back

    Introduction:

    This is the second book of a three book series on how to be a professional gambler.  This book will focus on becoming a professional blackjack player by learning to count cards.

    When you hear the terms card counting or counting cards in blackjack, what do you think of?  Is your first thought of Rainman?  Maybe you think to yourself, Isn't card counting illegal?  Maybe you've watched one of the card counting movies that are supposed to be based on real life events, so you think of instant riches and penthouse suites.

    If any of these thoughts came to your mind, these are all misconceptions about blackjack card counters.  You do not need to be a genius to count cards, card counting is not illegal, and unless you get real lucky, you won't get rich quick.

    Now that we have that out-of-the-way, let's get into this book.  This book will give you a look into the world of professional gambling as a card counter.  I will take you step by step through everything you need to know and do to become a professional card counter.

    I will use a basic card counting system, to help simplify the task and allow you to get into the casino quicker.  With that being said, card counting is not something you can learn overnight.  It will take time and effort, but if you accomplish it, you can put the odds in your favor and have an advantage over the casino.

    I will break the process of learning to count cards down into a progressive learning model, so that you can go through the process one step at a time.  The key is to not advance  to the next phase until the previous phase is mastered.  Once you complete this progression, you will have a solid card counting foundation that will give you an advantage over the casino.  At that point you can decide if you want to take your abilities to an even higher level.

    Professional blackjack is not easy, but it can be done and there are many people who are out there making a living playing blackjack.

    Let's get started!

    Qualities of a successful card counter:

    The first quality that any successful gambler must have is discipline. 

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