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I also recommend BJ21. That was the first forum I joined and I learned so much there. I hate to report that activity is currently pretty low there right now, but the archived posts alone are worth the monthly membership.
Here’s my take on paid BJ products (this is directed to all new players):
I’ve never understood why new players (or even many intermediate players with more than a couple years experience) are so reluctant to spend any money whatsoever for good information.
Example: I think Norm’s software (CV Series) is invaluable. Anyone who takes this game even slighty serious should own it. Anyone who doesn’t just boggles my mind. I also can’t understand why many people are so unwilling to pay a small monthly subscription fee to sites like BJ21 or BJA, in order to access such amazing content. I think having a paid subscription here is worth it too. The subscription costs is peanuts and it’s great for new players because it gives you the ability to privately message people, which leads to networking opportunities. Many posters are not willing to post certain things publicly. I also don’t understand people who are not willing to purchase good books. Does everyone realize you can purchase Professional Blackjack by S Wong AND Blackbelt in Blackjack by Snider for less than $20 (both books together!)? Another one is players expect to be spoon fed regarding game conditions, but they’re unwilling to buy a $17 copy of CBJN or scout the casino themselves.
As advantage players, many of us are willing to gamble hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. Some even tens of thousands. So I could never understand why many new aspiring APs are pretty cheap in this regard. What do you think the EV is on some of the best resources you can buy for this game?
BTW... I’m not making this post directly to Letangs. I’m directing this message towards all new players in general. It’s just an observation I’ve made over the years on these forums.
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