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Fred Renzey Gaming Guru - Page 21 Respect Your Superiors; Intimidate Your Inferiors15 December 2002
Even though you may be an ardent poker buff, you probably won't be the
best player at the table each and every time you sit down to play. There
will nearly always be people who can outplay you -- and people you can
outplay. Remember that, theoretically, the deck is supposed to break
even over your lifetime. ... (read more)
Figuring Your Pot Odds in Split Pot Games28 October 2002
Whenever you're considering your pot odds to determine whether to continue playing your poker hand, you're probably not in the lead. Believe it or not, there's a certain advantage in that. The advantage is if you don't improve, you usually won't have to call a bet at the river. As a result, when ... (read more)
The Curse of the High Hand20 September 2002
The following is an excerpt from the latest in the "Scoblete Get the Edge Guide" series -- 77 Ways to get the Edge at Casino Poker, by Fred Renzey. 7 Stud Hi/Lo 8-or Better is a very popular, yet tricky game. That's because even though you need an "8" low minimum to win the low half, proper strategy favors playing low hands over high hands. ... (read more)
The Biggest Mistake in Poker15 August 2002
The following is an excerpt from Chapter One of the latest in the "Scoblete Get the Edge Guide" series -- 77 Ways to get the Edge at Casino Poker, by Fred Renzey. Poker is a "skill" game. That's an understatement! There's a higher degree of skill involved in live poker than in any other casino game. ... (read more)
BOOK REVIEW: 77 Ways to Get the Edge at Casino Poker: Playing and Beating the Best! By Fred Renzey14 August 2002
Fred Renzey, one of the regular contributors to www.scoblete.com, is a high-stakes, expert poker player. On a daily basis he faces--and beats--some of the best players in the country in fierce poker room competition. Now for the first time 77 Ways to Get the Edge at Casino Poker: Playing and Beating the ... (read more)
You Can't Win at Gambling Just by Quitting When You're Ahead25 July 2002
Between live poker and blackjack, I spend about 1000 hours per year at the gambling tables. No matter which game, I constantly see players trying to beat that game by merely quitting when they're ahead -- as if it could actually do something. It can't! I know, it seems to make sense that if you leave the casino with some winnings in your pocket, then you have in fact won. ... (read more)
Conservative Blackjack Play Cripples Your Winning Odds7 June 2002
Blackjack players come in all styles. The other day I played with a fellow who had a style similar to many you'd see at the $10 tables, except this was a $50 table. What's more, he was a full-fledged "black chip" player betting about $300 to $800 per hand! The surprising thing about Black Chip's game was that he played an awfully conservative strategy for a serious shooter. ... (read more)
Blackjack Players Can Eliminate the House Edge8 May 2002
"What do you think they build all those hotels with?" That's the normal comment somebody makes when they judge your chances at casino gambling. It sure seems to make sense. After all, local casinos do make millions from their customers every month. Here's the thing, though. Most of that money comes from people who know very little about what they're doing. ... (read more)
Get Your Blackjack Priorities Straight, or Stay a Loser12 April 2002
While walking down the aisle at one of the local riverboats, I paused to watch the action at a $50 table. It was early in the shoe with three players, all having tall stacks of green and black chips. What was so interesting? Every player had doubled down against the dealer's 5 up and caught a bad, small card. ... (read more)
Blackjack Player Asks, "What's After Basic Strategy?"10 March 2002
I was browsing through one of the internet blackjack chat rooms on my computer today and saw a much repeated question posted by a blackjack player. He said something like, "I've learned all my basic strategy and play with confidence, but realize that the house still has a slight edge over me. What else can I do to improve my game further? I'm not interested in becoming a card counter. ... (read more)
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