As the original commentator for the Game Show Network’s World Series of Blackjack television show, Max Rubin is no stranger to the game of blackjack. Rubin is a member of the Blackjack Hall of Fame and serves as the co-host on the Ultimate Blackjack Tour. Max is a consultant on blackjack and casino games for casinos throughout the United States, as he instructs casino staff members how to identify card counters and cheats. In addition to being a consultant, television host, and hall of fame member, Max Rubin authored the book “Comp City,” which is details how one can go about getting a free Vegas vacation while betting next to nothing.
“Comp City” put Max Rubin on the map. This book showed players how to take it to Vegas, as the book showed players how to make minimal risk bets to gain comp points that essentially paid for the trips. Comp City offers other great tips that deal with things such as Getting rated as a player, never turning down a comp, and betting more money when the casino management has their eyes on you.
In addition to all of that, Max Rubin hosts a party that features the biggest and best blackjack players in the world. The Blackjack Ball commands the attention of the world’s greatest blackjack players, as they compete on the blackjack tables for the Blackjack Cup. This annual event started in 1997 and has crowned champions such as Wally Simmons, who won the inaugural Blackjack Cup. Blackjack players running under an alias such as “The Hobbit,” “MIT Ted,” “Cassie,” “The Moray Eel” and “Mr. Lucky” have all captured the prestigious cup. Famous blackjack players who use their own name such as two time cup winner Bradley Petersen and three-time champion James Grosjean proved that one does not need a catchy nickname or alias to be crowned king of the blackjack ball.
Today, Max Rubin speaks at casinos throughout the country for a fee. Additionally, he serves as a gambling escort. His full time efforts are put forth to the Barona Casino, which is located in San Diego, California. At the Barona, he trains the casino staff on how to identify card counters. Additionally, he works with the casino to counter the methods players attempt to use in cheating the casino. Max is viewed as one of the leading experts in card counting and cheating casinos.
