Las Vegas Archives - Blackjack Apprenticeship

5 Takeaways from 23rd Annual BJ Ball

Last weekend marked the 10 year anniversary of my first Blackjack Ball. I still remember my first blackjack ball, nervously introducing myself to my heroes like Tommy Hyland, Richard Munchkin, Dr. Thorp, and Max Rubin before sheepishly retreating to a corner of the room. Now, I get to enjoy memorable [...]

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Bootcamp Survey Results and Feedback

If you’re interested in beating casinos at blackjack, the highest level of training is going to be an immersive, hands on experience. And that’s exactly what our Blackjack Bootcamp is. But is it worth the cost? We’ve always wanted to be completely transparent (which can be rare in the casino/gambling […]

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“Mike vs the CSM”

The following is a story from running "The Church Team," the blackjack team I ran that beat casinos for over $3Million. It's a funny story, but it also teaches a valuable lesson... Mike was one of the biggest members on our team, both in stature and personality. You always knew when [...]

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Why Was Ben Affleck Banned from Blackjack at Hard Rock Casino?

by David Drury Every celebrity plays poker. Poker is good for celebrity. You get to show your face around town; you have something to keep you busy in Vegas while the wife is keeping up with the Kardashians; you boost public perception for throwing your snazzy fedora in the ring […]

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Split Double Destroy – My Office

The money moves fast. When I lose count of the chips stuffed in my pockets or the cash I have extracted from them, or just when I need to dodge a little heat, compose myself, or strategize, I retire to my office—the casino bathroom.

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