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Analyst • Advantage play
An author and analyst whose three Blackjack Ball wins inspired the Grosjean Cup.
Biography
James Grosjean is an advantage-play analyst and the author associated with Beyond Counting. His public reputation centers on examining the precise information and rules available in a game, rather than treating all casino games as the same problem.
The Blackjack Hall of Fame lists his induction in 2006. The Blackjack Ball’s account records three skill-contest wins, in 2004, 2007 and 2008, after which he was barred from further participation in that contest and the trophy was named the Grosjean Cup.
That story makes a good introduction to the difference between demonstrated analytical skill and a claim about casino earnings. A contest result has its own tasks and scoring. It is evidence about performance in that contest, not a ledger of profits from ordinary casino sessions.
| Career milestone | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 2004 | First of three recorded Blackjack Ball skill-contest wins. |
| 2006 | Blackjack Hall of Fame induction. |
| 2007–2008 | Two further contest wins; the Grosjean Cup honors the achievement. |
The game behind the story
Use the blackjack guide to compare payout rules, decisions and dealing conditions. Then read 3:2 versus 6:5 for a concrete rule comparison.
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Sources
Source pages checked 5 October 2026. Historical results refer to the dates stated; examples marked hypothetical are Casino101 calculations.
