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  1. 01-15-2013, 12:24 PM #1
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    Blackjack in Asia

    I've heard this described as Wong's best book, but I know it was printed in an extremely limited run and sold at an exorbitant price. Has anyone got a copy? Or even seen one in person? I've checked eBay and Alibris and two nearby rare book dealers and haven't found a trace of it.
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    It is definitely not his best book. It had good info approx. 30 years ago when it first came out, but now would be useless other than as a curiosity or collectors item. He couldn't have sold many since I believe the price was $2,000.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RWM View Post
    It is definitely not his best book. It had good info approx. 30 years ago when it first came out, but now would be useless other than as a curiosity or collectors item. He couldn't have sold many since I believe the price was $2,000.
    In your esteemed opinion, his best book being???? I thought Wong on Dice was his worst. Sharp Sports Betting perhaps best.
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    For me Wong's best book was Professional Blackjack which was my bible when I first started counting. I don't bet sports so haven't read Sharp Sports Betting but I hear it is very good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RWM View Post
    It is definitely not his best book. It had good info approx. 30 years ago when it first came out, but now would be useless other than as a curiosity or collectors item. He couldn't have sold many since I believe the price was $2,000.
    The characterization was in the latter context. It's certainly out of date, but it was recommended to me as the best read.
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  7. 01-16-2013, 05:18 PM #7
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    I think Wong said that he sold 7 copies.
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