Maybe the theory in the 2020 book can't necessarily be proven true with the experience of gambling directly at the 2021 casino. That's why I prefer to read books about gambling as a form of scientific insight, or appreciate the writings of others. Just as the theory is always inconsistent with jumping in the field which has a more real possibility of creating when you gamble at a particular casino. Sometimes great gamblers are born not because of insight from what they read, but more dominantly from direct experience that he experienced. Is not it?
I do not reject the idea that books are great source of insights, in fact, I would love to read and appreciate different writings on gambling. Although, I would not understate the belief that I uphold that experience is the best teacher. Indeed, direct experience build and makes up a great gambler.
In my opinion, when you start learning poker and blackjack, you need to fully immerse yourself in this subject.
Yes, hands-on experience is very important. In this case, you need to play with both stronger and weaker players. Each player has his own stance and tactics of the game.
You can learn useful tricks from everyone. But one game is not enough. The study of theory is also necessary. You can learn theory by watching YouTube videos and reading books. When I started to master the game of poker, my thoughts were only about this game of chance.
Sometimes I stopped passers-by on the street to tell them about another trick of playing poker (which I realized for myself). People looked at me like I was crazy. But I knew it was a learning process.😊