Arnold Snyder is one of the most respected voices in the blackjack community. Inducted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame, Snyder pioneered many advanced card counting strategies and was among the first to explain them in a clear, practical way for players. His book Blackbelt in Blackjack is still considered a classic. Snyder was also the editor of Blackjack Forum for many years, where he shared expert-level insights and collaborated with other professionals. His work helped shape the entire field of advantage play and inspired countless players to take blackjack seriously as a skill-based game.