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Alan Krigman Gaming Guru - Page 35  You Can Learn Some Subtleties of Blackjack from Two-Card 15s16 August 2006
A starting total of 15 in blackjack is no cause for joy. If it's "hard"
-- 10-5, 9-6, or 8-7 -- expectation is negative even though executed optimally.
That is, players expect to lose more than they win. Soft 15 -- A-4 -- is a bit
better. Expectation is negative against a dealer's two, eight, ... (read more)
Not All Craps Hedges Deserve the Bad Rap the Genre Gets9 August 2006
Many craps aficionados like to hedge their bets. Typically by putting money on
both sides of an either-or proposition. One side being the main bet with a payoff
of even-money or close to it. The other side frequently being a longshot -- a
small wager with a large payoff -- which ostensibly serves as a ... (read more)
Being Easier to Win Doesn't Always Make a Bet more Advantageous2 August 2006
It makes perfect sense, doesn't it? For equal amounts at risk, easier bets to
win also earn more or lose less. On the average, in the long run, ignoring the
luck factor, of course.
It's usually true.
Here's an example. The chance of winning a "straight-up" bet on a
number at single-zero roulette is one out of 37, 2.70 percent. ... (read more)
Slot Club Cashback May Be More than Just Icing on the Cake26 July 2006
Experienced slot buffs always have their "club" cards firmly inserted
into the machines whenever they play. And, why not?
The cards do have a downside. They let the bosses amass detailed data on their
patrons. But they're also keys to the world of goodies given away by casinos
as marketing incentives. ... (read more)
Ask Your Cable or Satellite TV Provider for the Roulette Channel19 July 2006
Admit it. When your cable or satellite TV provider announced it was adding the
Roulette Channel to its free line-up, you weren't impressed. Unless, maybe, you
were seeking a cure for insomnia or something to tune into when you want to get
rid of your obnoxious brother-in-law who drops by to catch a ... (read more)
Loyalty Cards: How Much Do You Want the Establishment to Know?12 July 2006
Savvy shoppers use their customer loyalty cards at supermarkets, drugstores, and
many other retailers. Doing so offers them benefits such as discounts on selected
items or periodic rebates.
There's something in it for the merchant, too. Early on, that something was
competitive advantage. An incentive for clientele to keep coming back. ... (read more)
Is Blackjack Better When Dealers Must Stand on or Hit Soft 17?6 July 2006
Blackjack buffs are better off when dealers must stand on rather than hit "soft
17s" hands like ace-six or ace-four-two where ace is valued at 11. Many players
find this hard to believe.
Dealers are clearly more likely to bust when they must hit soft 17s than when
they stand, a factor that seems to favor players. ... (read more)
How Trying for Less Can Earn You More28 June 2006
Arnie and Marnie, apocryphal roulette enthusiasts, forever argue strategies for
the game. One such debate involved taking $100 and betting $10 per spin, straight-up,
on single numbers they got from their 1-900-PSYCHIC advisors. But, betting it
differently.
Arnie insists it's best to put the $10 on ... (read more)
Does Taking Down Bets Mid-Roll at Craps Lower the House's Edge?21 June 2006
In some casino games, coups may result in "pushes" where no money changes
hands. When these occur, solid citizens may take down or change bets before the
wagers are resolved. Questions then arise as to the impact of doing so on house
advantage or edge.
The issue is especially relevant in craps, since recoverable bets often languish
undecided during many hurls of the hexahedrons. ... (read more)
Why Gamblers Get Testy when they Lose14 June 2006
Gamblers usually enter the casinos with positive outlooks. The trite "I never
take more than I can afford to lose" aside, solid citizens often start with
premonitions they're going to win. But, what happens to their attitudes and behavior
if they don't?
Researchers in Britain are investigating this question. ... (read more)
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