Lance Humble

Before becoming involved with blackjack, Lance Humble, PhD was a Professor at York University in Toronto, in 1973, teaching a course on the Aspects of Gambling.  Although his course mostly involved horse racing, Humble became interested in the study of casino games, as well.

After reading books on the strategies of blackjack, he went to Las Vegas to test his luck.  When he ultimately came home a big winner, he became convinced, like Julian Braun and Edward Thorpe before him, that there had to be a mathematical strategy for beating the house.  And Humble was determined to figure out how.  

After intense research and practical study, Humble authored the book, "Blackjack Gold," in 1976, which is still viewed by many as helping further the work of the celebrated mathematician and blackjack expert Julian Braun.

In addition to authoring (with Kenneth Cooper) the celebrated book, “The World’s Greatest Blackjack Book, “ Humble is the founder of two of the most famous card counting systems in the world: the Hi-Opt. 1 (focusing around the importance of the 10 card) and Hi-Opt. II (a more complex strategy).   Humble was also a frequent columnist for the magazine, “Gambling Times.”