Don Schlesinger

Don Schlesinger has been involved with blackjack, in several capacities, for over 40 years. As a writer, lecturer, teacher, and player, Schlesinger has "done it all," in casinos worldwide. Schlesinger was born in 1946 and graduated from the City College of New York (CCNY) with a B.S. degree in mathematics. In addition, he holds M.A. and M.Phil. degrees in French from the City University of New York. A former teacher of mathematics and French in the New York City school system, Don changed...See more

Don Schlesinger has been involved with blackjack, in several capacities, for over 40 years. As a writer, lecturer, teacher, and player, Schlesinger has "done it all," in casinos worldwide. Schlesinger was born in 1946 and graduated from the City College of New York (CCNY) with a B.S. degree in mathematics. In addition, he holds M.A. and M.Phil. degrees in French from the City University of New York. A former teacher of mathematics and French in the New York City school system, Don changed professions in 1984 and, until 1998, enjoyed a successful career at one of Wall Street's most prestigious investment banks, where he was a principal (executive director) of the firm. Now in semi-retirement, he continues to pursue business ventures in the financial community. In 2015, Don was inducted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame. See less