This is very good blackjack book. It's very entertaining andeasy to read. The first part of the book concentrates on introducingyou to the gambling world and how it works, with interesting anecdotes as well as useful info. Later in the book he introduces the Hi-Opt I counting system. A very easy to learn and powerful system. Nevertheless the system is weak when certain rules are implemented by the casinos. For example, if the casinos in your area use 6 decks and play european style, this book will be worth it's weight in dirt. It's truely for the amateur player who goes to casinos strictly for fun or to break even. END