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People say that Dr. Edward O. Thorp wrote the book on blackjack, and it is no exaggeration. Back in 1962, when nearly everybody thought that blackjack was a game of luck, the university professor used computers to devise a system for uncovering mathematical advantages at the table. Appropriately titled Beat the Dealer, Thorp’s bestseller laid out a card counting system that remains in use today – and is  still used for winning, much to the chagrin of casino bosses.

As promised, at the end of this article you will find the questions with answers to the challenging 21-question test given to the elite blackjack pros at the 2019 Blackjack Ball. Give yourself one point for each correct answer. (If you got 15 or more correct, you did better than all the blackjack pros that took the test.) 

(Note: Several active players listed below used pseudonyms to protect their identity.)

Out of a possible 21 correct answers, the players with the most correct answers were:

The one question I often get from casino players is this: “What is the Blackjack Ball?” Therefore, before I discuss what went down at the 2019 Ball, I’ll briefly summarize its history and content.

Table of Contents

1. What Is Crapless Craps?
2. Crapless Craps: Pros and Cons
3. What Are the Rules of Crapless Craps?
4. Why the House Edge Is Higher
5. Crapless Craps vs Standard Craps
6. Is Crapless Craps Worth Playing?
7. Crapless Craps Odds and Payouts
8. How Odds Multipliers Change the House Edge
9. House Edge Comparison: Crapless vs Standard
10. Place Bets and Buy Bets Explained
11. Best Crapless Craps Strategy
12. Example: Pass Line with Odds
13. Example: Placing the 6
14. Crapless Craps FAQ

Sit back, relax, and try answering the following 20 questions in this quiz about the game of blackjack. This quiz is not solely about blackjack strategy; rather, it also covers some interesting facts and statistics about the game.