Philip More

Former blackjack pro player

Philip More is Blackjack Guru's in-house blackjack expert and a former professional blackjack player. He reviews the strategy and card counting content in the app and on this blog.

Articles by Philip More

Blackjack trainer apps

The 7 Best Blackjack Trainer Apps in 2026

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Articles reviewed by Philip More

Card Counting

#493 How Long Does It Take to Learn to Count Cards?

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Strategy

#492 How to Practice Blackjack Before Your Las Vegas Trip

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Strategy

#491 How to Memorize the Strategy Chart in One Week

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Casino Stories

#490 The MIT Blackjack Team: How Students Beat Vegas

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Case Analysis

#489 Soft 17: The Hand Everyone Plays Wrong

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Card Counting

#488 Speed Counting: How to Track Cards Faster

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Strategy

#487 The 4 Patterns That Unlock the Strategy Chart

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Casino Stories

#486 Kerry Packer: The Biggest Gambler in Casino History

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Case Analysis

#485 Double Down on 10 vs Dealer 9: Full Breakdown

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Card Counting

#484 Why True Count Matters More Than Running Count

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Strategy

#483 The Dealer Bust Probabilities You Should Know

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Casino Stories

#482 Shuffle Tracking: The Technique Casinos Fear Most

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Case Analysis

#481 Pair of 9s vs Dealer 7: Why You Stand

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Card Counting

#480 Why Casinos Discourage Card Counting

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Case Analysis

#479 The Hand That Costs You the Most Over a Lifetime

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Strategy

#478 The Anchor Method: Memorize Tricky Hands for Good

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Strategy

#477 Why Basic Strategy Is Not Optional

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Card Counting

#476 The Hi-Lo System: A Practical Introduction

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Common Mistakes

#475 5 Decisions That Cost Casual Players the Most

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