Find the rectangle directly across from your hand, and directly down from the dealer's, and the basic strategy table tells you whether to hit, stand, split, double down or even surrender, if the house permits such a thing. His articles cover blackjack, slots and video poker strategy as well as casino etiquette and getting the most bang for your buck in Vegas. It's a tidy little grid, with possible player hands down the side, and possible dealer face-up cards John Grochowski is the author of six gaming books including the 'Answer Book' series - The Casino Answer Book, The Video Poker Answer Book, The Craps Answer Book and a revised edition of The Slot Machine Answer Book.
If you're a blackjack player, and have never looked at a basic strategy table, you should.
