FAQs with Jeff Ma

Since the release of the motion picture 21, a lot of people have contacted Jeff with a wide variety of questions about the movie, his story and blackjack. In this episode of Wild World of Gambling, Jeff takes a time out to answer just a few of these frequently asked questions.

Wild World of Gambling - Using Code Words

The movie 21 is based on the true story of Jeff Ma and his MIT blackjack team taking Vegas by storm using a combination of math and teamwork. In this episode of Wild World of Gambling, Jeff reminisces with former teammate, Steve McClelland, about how they used code words to pass on the count to their teammates.

Wild World of Gambling - Team Play

The next time you sit down at a blackjack table pay close attention to the subtle hand gestures that other players are making - maybe the guy to your right incessantly itching his temple is actually signaling a teammate into a hot shoe! In this episode of Wild World of Gambling, Jeff and Steve talk about the hand signals that they used to bring down the house.

Wild World of Gambling - Lesson 1: Basic Blackjack Strategy

Jeff teaches Meredith how to play blackjack using basic strategy - the first step towards beating the house for any aspiring card counter.

Wild World of Gambling - Lesson 2: High/Low Card Counting

Jeff teaches Meredith the most important tool to beating the house at its own game - the high-low card counting system.

Wild World of Gambling - Lesson 3: Betting Wisely

So you've learned how to count and your ready to take Vegas by storm are you? Not quite. First you better watch Lesson 3 and figure out how to calculate your bet.