Player/writer/consultant Royer has put together a wealth of tips and step-by-step- techniques for enhancing the casino gaming experience. Covers why splitting 10's is a bad idea; why you should always split aces and eights; why insurance is a sucker bet; why casinos hate soft hands; how the number 17 can make or break your hand; why all 21 games are not the same; how to find a casino that gives you the best chance, and much more. Contains 15 chapters including discussions of the single deck fallacy; the 10-count; the true count; how to calculate the true count; the importance of proper bankroll, patience and discipline; card clumping; and trend-spotting. 350 Pgs. 2003