"The reader should be forewarned that I am neither a raconteur nor even an ex-pit boss (heaven forbid). Accordingly, and unlike some other books on the subject, you will find none of the pithy, and sometimes very enjoyable, insiders' stories about the colorful cast of characters who exist on the fringe of both sides of the table. Rather, I shall attempt as logically as possible to trace for you my work over the past 18 years."

In How to Play Winning Blackjack, Braun explained the Optimal Basic Strategy, provided advice on how to play the game, and included easy-to-use color-coded charts to guide the blackjack player through any situation that might arise at the blackjack table. As the title promised, Braun's book was indeed a practical manual on how to win at blackjack.