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Fred Renzey Gaming Guru - Page 23 Become a Winner at Blackjack26 March 2001
If you're like most people, you're probably behind for your lifetime at blackjack. "Isn't everybody?" you ask. No -- not everybody. Technically speaking, the house doesn't beat you at blackjack. You beat yourself with the playing and betting decisions you make. Let's change things right now by ... (read more)
Bet You Didn't Know This About Blackjack18 February 2001
When you sit down to play blackjack, do you really understand what's going on? Of course, you know when to hit, stand, double and split. Sure, you're aware that if you play right it's the best (banked) game in the house for the player. But do you truly comprehend exactly what your chances are -- ... (read more)
The Odds Determine Your Overall Fate in Gambling7 January 2001
As time goes by, the gambling questions I receive begin to repeat themselves. Here are a few of the more interesting ones, all illustrating that the odds determine your overall fate in gambling: Dear Fred, I know most gaming authors don't approve of betting systems. But how about this: Why shouldn't I be ... (read more)
Many Blackjack Players Leave When They Have the Edge17 December 2000
Day after day, I sit at the blackjack tables in search of an advantageous shoe. An advantageous shoe is one in which the odds of the game have reversed and now favor the players rather than the house. You see, your odds to win at blackjack keep changing with every hand that's dealt. The overall odds ... (read more)
Use Simple Logic to Remember Your Blackjack Basic Strategy12 November 2000
There is some truth to the belief that the higher the stakes, the better the blackjack player. But even at the $25 minimum tables, hands still get misplayed. The thing I've noticed, though, is that serious-money players nearly all misplay the same few hands! Here are some classic examples: DEALER 9 Â ... (read more)
Blackjack Winners and Losers Have Opposite Thought Processes13 October 2000
Walk out onto the middle of the casino floor. Look at all those blackjack tables. Now look at all those players—losers in the long run, most of them. Yet, there are people who are lifetime winners at this game. What is it that separates winners from losers? Is the winner smarter? Luckier? What is it? ... (read more)
Insurance and Even Money Are Both Bad Blackjack Bets10 September 2000
Probably three out of four blackjack players insure their 20s against an ace up--a costly mistake. Worse yet, about nine players out of ten take even money on their blackjacks when the dealer shows an ace--another money waster. Just what's wrong with these popular moves? Let's look at the easiest hand first. ... (read more)
An Inside Look at the Mechanics of Betting Progressions29 August 2000
TD { font-size: smaller; } The average casino gambler seems to be permanently bonded to the notion that by sizing his next bet according to the last outcome, he'll win more money than he'll lose, even though he'll lose more bets than he'll win. What a neat trick. Can it work? Well, if you're analyzing it from a purely mathematical standpoint, it cannot. ... (read more)
Pressing Up Your Bets in Blackjack Is Not a Winning Strategy6 August 2000
There's no doubt about it. The typical blackjack player increases his bets as he starts winning hands. Some do it with a preset betting progression, others via spontaneous inspiration. There's also no doubt about this--the typical blackjack player eventually loses his money! You'd think it might seem ... (read more)
Blackjack Side Bets Are For Suckers--All Except One!15 July 2000
Casino gambling has entered the age of rampant entrepreneurism. Throngs of new casino games and optional betting propositions for existing games are just waiting for gaming commission approval. Blackjack already has various optional wagers on some of its tables. The bad news is, virtually all the new optional betting props are sucker bets. ... (read more)
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