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The Griffin Book


Many blackjack players live in fear of “The Griffin Book” and other databases that offer similar “counter catcher” information, like the Oregon Surveillance Network and Biometrica. But what is the Griffin Book, and should we really be afraid of it?

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Profile of a Card Counter: BJA Member “mark_k”


We had the opportunity to ask BJA member mark_k about his blackjack journey. These are the questions we asked him and his responses. Enjoy! 1. How did you get into card counting? I listened to a radio program on "This American Life" about blackjack that featured "The church team". After [...]

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What You Need For Blackjack Training


If you’re just starting out learning blackjack it can get a little overwhelming knowing what you’re going to need to hone your skill at home. We want to take the guesswork out of it for you, so before you go unload a bunch of coin decking out a slick home [...]

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Profile of a Card Counter: BJA Member “SmurfAP”


We recently had the pleasure of asking one of our Bootcamp Alums, “SmurfAP,” about his blackjack journey. He had some great nuggets of wisdom to share with the community so without further adieu, here are his answers to our questions: 1. How did you get into card counting? My buddy and […]

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How to Start a Blackjack Team


We get a lot of emails from people who just watched the Holy Rollers documentary, which tells the true story of the blackjack team we ran for several years. Naturally we get asked the question, “Do you guys still play and can I join your team?” The Church Team officially disbanded […]

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“My First Thousand Hours”


by “Joe748” I wanted to share with you guys my personal outlook and advice based on my first 1,000 hours of card counting. First and foremost I am very much up for my 1,000 hours & my hourly rate is fairly close to my EV. The Lifestyle:  In order to […]

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Profile of a Counter: BJA Member “Bubba”


We recently had the pleasure of interviewing BJA member “Bubba” on his blackjack journey. Here are the questions we asked him and his responses. 1. How did you get into card counting? I came across the documentary one night before going to bed, at first it sounded too good to […]

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Blackjack Hall of Fame


By David Drury The Blackjack Hall of Fame at Barona Casino in San Diego, California stands as a curious testament to the giants who mastered the game of 21 and/or paved the way for its continued mastery. The shrine is more than curious; it is paradoxical. Unlike the “Winners Wall” […]

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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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Profile of a Counter: BJA Member “Skywayman”


We recently had the pleasure of interviewing BJA member Skywayman on his blackjack journey. Here are the questions we asked him and his responses. 1. How did you get into card counting? I got into card counting when I first watched Holy Rollers on Netflix. That led me to BJA. […]

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