If you want some advice from a pro then there’s no-one more qualified than Kevin Blackwood. Kev has over thirty years experience in the professional gambling arena and has written for many online blackjack sites and gaming magazines.

His first observation is “One of the biggest obstacles keeping most blackjack players from improving their game is that they aren’t realistic about their current skill level.” I completely agree Kevin. Once you appreciate this and understand where you are now with your game, you can start to improve – your own personal blackjack pro is with you all the way.

If you’re just starting with online blackjack, then this book is the place to start. It’s full of impressive hints and tips with just enough detail to get you started without confusion. From the history of the game and basic strategy, to casino policies and camouflage, everything you to need to know to succeed in online blackjack is at your fingertips.

Kevin is American and this is obvious when reading the book. He asks “Can you become a pro?” In my case, not a chance, but thanks for asking. (To be fair, if you want to play serious blackjack then the USA is the place to go.) What’s good about this book though is that Blackwood lists other resources you can refer to for more information if you need to.  There are specific sections in the book aimed at the beginner, intermediate and advanced players so there really is something for everyone here. Interestingly, there’s only one chapter on Online Gambling and for the record Blackwood doesn’t use a progressive betting system; they don’t work.

Bottom line – if you read this book you’ll be a better player than you were before you read it. It is worth the money but unless you’re American you might find the content a little hard to digest.