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Casino Player » Blackjack
2w ago
To tip or not to tip the dealer By Al O’Grady Let’s assume for a second that you are having a winning session at the blackjack table. Do you tip the dealer? If so, how much? If not, why not? This is a very contentious issue, and everyone has his or her own opinion. […]
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Casino Player » Blackjack
1M ago
A better understanding of the basics can mean a world of difference By Henry Tamburin In the world of blackjack, knowledge is power, especially for novices eager to try their hand at the tables. Reprinted from the October 2014 edition of Casino Player magazine, the timeless wisdom shared here serves as a vital compass […]
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Casino Player » Blackjack
9M ago
How blackjack changed the course of one man’s life By Frank Scoblete Say “hi” to Professor Symington D. Delray, a blackjack player for several years. Professor Delray used to work for a wellknown university in New Jersey, just outside New York City, until his retirement in 2018—weeks before the pandemic shut many of us ..read more
Casino Player » Blackjack
10M ago
A complete guide to index play By Don Schlesinger As with so many of the ambitious blackjack projects I have directed over my career, the article that you are about to read summarizes the result—The Hi-Lo Card Counting System: A Complete Guide to Index Play—of an incredible amount of sophisticated computer programming and simulations ..read more
Casino Player » Blackjack
1y ago
A look at video blackjack By John Grochowski In most state gaming commission revenue reports, wagering totals and payouts are listed for electronic gaming devices. The category isn’t “slot machines,” and that’s deliberate. In the information they release to the public, casinos and regulators do not differentiate among slot machines and other electronic games ..read more
Casino Player » Blackjack
1y ago
Getting the edge with card counting By Frank Scoblete If casino table-game players are the judge of the games, then unquestionably blackjack is the number-one table game in the casinos. By far! Starting in 1962–1963 a revolution hit the casinos, the arrival of a way to beat the game of blackjack. You have Edward ..read more
Casino Player » Blackjack
1y ago
Don’t be intimidated by the rituals of the felt It can be intimidating, sitting elbow-to-elbow with a bunch of strangers, their egos and personalities radiating across the felt. Meanwhile, you’re staring across at a dealer who is handling money, chips and cards, and he’s asking you to make decisions. Hit or stand? Play or ..read more
Casino Player » Blackjack
1y ago
Hypothetical situations at the blackjack tables for you to ponder By Henry Tamburin You’re playing blackjack in a Las Vegas casino when a new dealer takes over. You notice something unusual: occasionally, the dealer is unknowingly exposing her hole card. She obviously needs to practice her dealing technique, but right now you’re faced with a ..read more
Casino Player » Blackjack
1y ago
Their goal is simple – to make YOUR money their money By Frank Scoblete Casinos are a business, just like the businesses in your community and those throughout the world. Their goal is simple, and that goal is this—to make your money their money. They sell a product, gambling on games where they have ..read more
Casino Player » Blackjack
1y ago
Mastering basic strategy at blackjack means more than memorizing a chart. It’s about understanding how to play offense and defense. By playing offense—making the extra bet and splitting the 8s—we create a situation where we have an edge. Each of our 8s is a stronger building block than the dealer’s 6. My friend Ralph has ..read more