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This breakthrough book is composed of three parts - the Armada Play Basic Strategy, which is the correct play for every player hand against every dealer upcard, the Armada Ruse for maximizing comps while simultaneously reducing risk, and the Armada Money Management system. Armada Strategies for Spanish 21 is the only book devoted exclusively to this rapidly growing game.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2004
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 137 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1566251060
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1566251068
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.36 x 8.62 inches

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Meet Best-selling Author Frank Scoblete

Frank Scoblete's recent books are

"Confessions of a Wayward Catholic" is a hilarious yet insightful of Frank Scoblete’s years from kindergarten through grandparenthood as a confused, wayward, seemingly ever-sinning Catholic. Frank for a possibly hell-bound ride as he attempts to understand what God and religion are all about. Will Frank reach the pearly gates or be banished to eternal damnation?

"Everything Casino Poker: Get the Edge at Video Poker, Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo and Pai Gow Poker" explains what you need to know to get a real edge at these games.

"Casino Conquest: How to Beat the Casinos at Their Own Games!" covers most of the casino games such as craps, blackjack, roulette, baccarat and others. In some cases these games can be beaten and Scoblete shows you exactly how to do this.

"Casino Craps: Shoot to Win!" is he most comprehensive craps book ever written. Can take you from a novice to a dice controller. Information on "pushing the house," the 5-Count, and controlled dice shooting. Comes with a DVD showing unedited controlled throws!

"Cutting Edge Craps: Advanced Strategies for Serious Players!" has the most radically new and advanced dice strategies ever revealed! The book takes casino craps to new levels of sophistication and player advantage with never-before-revealed techniques that can make you a serious threat to the casinos. It turns traditional craps strategies on their head with brand new radical information.

"Beat Blackjack Now: The Easiest Way to Get the Edge!" can take you from a new player to a skilled advantage player in less than one hour!

"Slots Conquest: How to Beat the Slot Machines" you'll learn new and radically different information if you are looking to get the best possible game. Learn how to recognize machines that give you a real mathematical edge! Learn how to properly play these advantage slot machines! This is the most comprehensive book on slot machines ever written with totally new and important information that can radically transform your slot play. This is a must-read for all slot players interested in the finest strategies.

"The Virgin Kiss," the story of Frank's outrageous adventures in and out of the casinos.

Frank grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Our Lady of Angels grammar school. He attended St. John's Prep high school on a full athletic scholarship for baseball and basketball.

Switching directions, Frank attended college on a full, academic scholarship. In college, Frank boxed ("I was pummeled in my last fight. I have no memory of the last seven minutes.") and wrote for the school paper. He majored in history, literature and philosophy.

In 1975, Frank decided to try his hand at acting ("I've always been a ham!"). In 1979, Frank co-founded a professional touring troupe that played dinner theatres, resorts, and charities. From 1979 until he sold his share of the company in 1989, Frank produced, directed and acted in over 50 plays.

In 1986, Frank was researching the lead role for the hit play, The Only Game in Town - the story of a down-and-out gambler in Las Vegas. His co-star was Alene Paone. They went to Atlantic City to research their roles. "I was hooked. I began to realize that I enjoyed the casinos even more than I enjoyed working in the theatre." Alene and Frank toured in the play for four months, fell in love, and married.

In 1989, Frank sold his share of the theatre company and began his career as a gaming writer with articles and short stories for Win Magazine. In the 1990s Frank became a columnist for Casino Player Magazine and Midwest Gaming and Travel.

With the phenomenal success of his first book published in 1991 - which has subsequently become the best-selling craps book of all time - Frank began a successful climb to the top of the gaming mountain. He is now the most well known, respected and sought-after gaming writer and speaker in the country.

He has appeared frequently on television including the History Channel, A&E where his dice control team defeated three casinos in unedited action, also the Travel Channel, CNN, TBS, and the National Geographic Channel, among others. Frank has done hundreds of radio shows throughout the country.

Frank website is www.frankscoblete.com

A charismatic speaker, Frank has been featured at many festivals, conventions and schools where he motivates people to get the "winning attitude."

He has also done "Frank Scoblete's Gamblers Jamborees" at many hotels across the country.

He has given talks at bookstores throughout the country, and also at libraries, charitable organizations, at fund-raising activities and at the Learning Anex.

Frank has been a regular contributor and columnist for over 50 magazines and newspapers in America, Canada, and the Islands. He is widely syndicated on the internet.

You can get in touch with Frank by emailing him at [email protected].

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Chad R.

5.0 out of 5 stars decent techincal book 1a194m

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it won't make you rich, but if your a serious gambler, its a classic that should be on your read list. best spanish 21 book out there

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3.0 out of 5 stars Armada still afloat 382p5p

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Scoblete's Armada book, though dated (1998), is a good introductory book for Spanish 21. Fred Renzey, author of Blackjack Bluebook, provided assistance with analysis of Spanish 21 for this book.

Chapter 1 provides a short historical overview of King Philip II of Spain's armada fleet, and a comparison to modern casino games such as casino war that haven't fared much better. Enter Spanish 21, a game that provides only a slight edge to the casino for skilled players, a large edge given up by poor players, and held to be immune to card counting. After a brief review of the history of the game itself, there is a comparision of Spanish 21 to blackjack.

Chapter 2 reviews the rules and procedures of the game (about 5 pages). Chapter 3 provides basic strategy for the dealer hits soft 17, no double down version with a strategy chart on one page. There are now two other common versions of the game, dealer stands on soft 17 and also dealer hits soft 17 with double down option. The basic strategy charts for these can be found online at WizardOfOdds.

Chapter 4 provides a statistical analysis of the game including chances of a dealer busting for various upcards (taken from Lenny Frome's classic booklet Expert Strategy for Spanish 21) and the frequency of bonus hands. The frequency of the super bonus (1 in 668,382, with six decks) is not mentioned.

Chapter 5 outlines application of the Hi-Lo count to Spanish 21 though Scoblete states that the advantage to the player is minimal.

Chapters 6 and 7 review strategies for reducing your loss rate, such as playing at full tables and taking breaks, while still getting comped for a higher perceived loss rate, useful for play at casinos that comp.

In Chapters 8 and 9, Scoblete discusses some money management strategies, a cautionary tale against going on tilt, and some random advise. In Chapter 10, he compares a gambler's dopamine boost to a runner's high, albeit the competition is against the "Olympian gods of fate". Then a glossary of and a list of recommended authors.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Full of mis-information 2ee50

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019
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The author seems to be a shill for the casino and offers bad advice on Spanish 21. Better book is by Katrina Walker

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D. L.

2.0 out of 5 stars This is hard to read 2a3l2z

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2011
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There are better books out there. The charts are hard to understand. Only get it if you are reading other books on Spanish 21

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mendel

5.0 out of 5 stars This book can't be beat. 4c6q6u

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2014
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I haven't got around to reading the whole thing yet but Frank Scoblete is one of my favorite authors. But I have no idea where they actually play this game for low stakes.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2016
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Good ol' Frank did it again. Excellent way to play Spanish 21 and also includes many helpful hints to get the most out of your casino experience.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars 2l5t3v

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2016
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Need help find Spanish Blackjack Strategy Card

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3.0 out of 5 stars winning at Spanish 21 3y2s58

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2009

good info but the same info is available for free on [...] this is a good book for the beginner but there is no real subtle play for the more advanced player.

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