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Henry Tamburin Gaming Guru - Page 11  Numbers don't lie13 April 2012
I believe if you know some of the most important statistics about the game of blackjack, it can help you better understand the fundamentals of winning blackjack strategies. However, I also understand that most folks find statistics boring; therefore, I prepared the following fun quiz, which I hope you will ... (read more)
Dumb luck6 April 2012
I've won a lot of money gambling in casinos over the past 30 years and I've never attributed my success to being a "lucky player." No, I've been successful because I've disciplined myself to use math-based strategies so that I only play games where I have the edge over the casino. Sure, sometimes I get lucky ... (read more)
How to play straights and pairs in video poker16 March 2012
Most of the hands that you receive in video poker are no brainers in the sense it's fairly obvious which cards you should hold and which ones you should discard. However, there are the not so obvious hands in which you must choose between two possible plays. For example, suppose you are playing Jacks or Better or Bonus Poker, and you are dealt the following hands. ... (read more)
How to play seven tough blackjack hands2 March 2012
Based on my 40+ years playing and teaching blackjack, I consider the following seven hands to be the ones most likely to be flubbed by average players. The list of hands is in no particular order. I've also summarized the correct way to play each hand and the reasons why.
Play #1. Standing on soft 18 ... (read more)
How to play and win playing bonus poker17 February 2012
Before I review the video poker game known as Bonus Poker, let me first briefly summarize the characteristics of a Jacks-or-Better game, since the two games are similar.
The following characterize a Jacks-or-Better game:
If you get a high pair (jacks through aces) you get your money back (meaning if ... (read more)
Doubling for less: Why it's a big mistake3 February 2012
Picture this: I'm playing blackjack with a tall Texan wearing a 10-gallon cowboy hat who is sitting at third base. He's been steadily losing, and then unexpectedly he places four green chips in his betting spot. The cards are dealt and Mr. T. cracks a smile as he stares at his good hand, a 7-4. But his smile turns to a frown when he glances at the dealer's upcard, a 10. ... (read more)
What do you think of this betting system?13 January 2012
I received an e-mail from a blackjack player who wanted me to give my opinion on a betting system he concocted for blackjack. This isn't the first e-mail that I've received about betting systems for blackjack. In fact, I usually get three or four of them every month. Just about all of them involve some type ... (read more)
Helping a friend9 December 2011
A friend decided that she wanted to learn how to play blackjack. I sat down with her and went over the basics of how the game is played, and then showed her the basic playing strategy. I told her she would have to learn the playing strategy and I gave her a software program to use at home to practice the strategy. ... (read more)
Comparing different casino bets2 December 2011
A reader writes: "I read where you recommend playing a single zero rather than a double 0 roulette game because the casino edge is lower. I normally bet $5 to $10 per spin but my local casino only offers $25 minimum single zero games. Should I increase my betting level to take advantage of the better ... (read more)
Strategy for hitting hard hands11 November 2011
The playing decision that you will make most often when you play blackjack is hitting and standing. Knowing when to risk taking a hit or to stand fast with the cards that you have will often be the difference between a winning or losing session.
This month I'm going to review the correct playing strategy ... (read more)
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