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Fred Renzey Gaming Guru - Page 20 Hand Interaction: The Neglected Side of Blackjack Strategy10 May 2003
As soon as a blackjack player learns all his basic strategy, he usually
either progresses to card counting or stagnates right where he's at.
That's because most people think there's nothing in between. Ahh, but
there is!
What would you do if the player ... (read more)
Advanced Basic Strategy27 April 2003
In one of my recent newspaper columns, we were discussing how blackjack
buffs tend to adjust the play of their hands when they see a barrage of
big cards or little cards come out. I gave the example of a player who
was about to double down with his 6/4 against an 8, then ... (read more)
Poker Tells: When a Player Unexpectedly Bets13 April 2003
The other day I was playing some 7 Stud Hi/Lo Split - 8 or Better. A
deuce brought it in and a queen immediately raised, signifying a
probable pair of queens. A player showing a 6 called, and then it came
to me with an ace up. I looked down to find another ace with a 9 ... (read more)
Some Top-Notch Blackjack Players Take up Texas Hold'em Poker23 March 2003
The truth is, most blackjack players sitting at the table are just
hoping to get lucky -- because that's the only way they can win. But
many who have achieved a winning level of proficiency at 21 end up
having a hard time finding a game. That's because many casinos won't ... (read more)
How Important Are Small Details at the Blackjack Table?9 March 2003
There are many small details to observe at the blackjack table, but most
players fixate on things that can't really help their game. Want an
example? The other night, three of us were sitting at the blackjack
table watching the dealer shuffle. At the completion, she called out
"rolling" to the floor and offered the six-deck pack for a cut. ... (read more)
Blackjack Quiz23 February 2003
I've never met a blackjack player who thought he was a poor player. Yet,
even most experienced players have several misconceptions about the game
that cause them to make costly mistakes.
Let's try to separate the solid players from the pseudo-experts with the
following quiz. ... (read more)
Can You Really Recognize a "Ploppy" at the Blackjack Table?16 February 2003
Once a blackjack player learns some basic strategy, he tends to assume
he's now an expert at the game. As soon as another player at the table
makes a play that doesn't fit into his own game plan, he'll likely
conclude that player must be a proverbial "ploppy".
... (read more)
Wake Up! In Blackjack, the Order of the Cards Is Not Sacred26 January 2003
Remember when you were a kid playing poker on your kitchen table for
pennies? How did you feel when the dealer made a mistake, and you wound
up getting something other than your correct cards? If you're anything
like I was as a youngster, you probably felt jinxed.
... (read more)
Wheeling and Dealing with Players at the Blackjack Table12 January 2003
The player at third base had about $8000 in front of him with five $100
chips riding on his hand -- and he was the small bettor at the table!
Did I get your attention with that opening line? This happened in the
High Limit room at one of the local casinos. ... (read more)
Poker Skills You Can't Learn from a Book29 December 2002
Lots of professional poker players learned everything they know from the
school of hard knocks. These particular guys couldn't tell you the odds
of making a flush with two cards to come if their lives depended upon
it. Yet, they'll virtually never make the wrong play when faced with
that situation. ... (read more)
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