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Henry Tamburin Gaming Guru - Page 13  Blackjack seat rental10 June 2011
A few casinos have started to charge a "seat rental" to players who want to play blackjack at low denomination tables. I'll report what this is all about, give you my opinion on it, and let you decide if paying a "seat rental" is for you.
Here's how seat rentals works (at least in one casino that has it). ... (read more)
The skinny on baccarat27 May 2011
Baccarat is very easy to play and the house edge is relatively low. I'll quickly go over the basics of how to play.
There are only two hands in baccarat -- the bank and the player hand -- and the objective of the game is to guess which hand is going to win.
At the start of a round, players make their ... (read more)
Blackjack side bets: Are they worth betting?13 May 2011
In an effort to encourage more players to play blackjack -- and also to improve their margins -- many casinos have added side bets on their blackjack tables. These innocent-looking bets usually require a rather small wager (typically only a dollar), and they generally have payoffs that are greater than the customary even-money blackjack payoffs. ... (read more)
A different type of blackjack quiz (answers)16 April 2011
Understanding some of the basic blackjack statistics will help you become a better player. But I have to admit that numbers are boring to most folks, so I crafted this article as a fun quiz (at least I hope you find it entertaining, as well as informative). So give it a try and see how you do.
1. Ignoring ... (read more)
A different type of blackjack quiz15 April 2011
Understanding some of the basic blackjack statistics will help you become a better player. But I have to admit that numbers are boring to most folks, so I crafted this article as a fun quiz (at least I hope you find it entertaining, as well as informative). So give it a try and see how you do. Answers will ... (read more)
How to beat the casinos at their own game1 April 2011
It amazes me that most casino players believe their fate in the casino rests solely on luck. Their mantra goes something like this: The casino has the advantage and we are going to lose, so let's just have fun playing.
Their gloom-and-doom attitude might be fitting for most casino games, but not all of them. ... (read more)
Why card counting works11 March 2011
A reader sent me this e-mail:
If the remaining cards are rich in 10s and aces, doesn't the dealer have as much chance to get them as the players? So how does the player have the edge in this situation?
The reader was referring to the playing technique known as card counting where players can track ... (read more)
Blackjack tournaments 1014 March 2011
The information in this article is intended for blackjack players that have never had any experience playing in a blackjack tournament. Let's begin by comparing what you already know -- playing blackjack in a casino -- to what you might not know -- playing blackjack in a tournament.
Casino ... (read more)
Splitting 10s: Smart or dumb?18 February 2011
You sometimes see blackjack players splitting a pair of 10s, especially when the dealer is showing a 5 or 6 upcard. They figure, Why not split the 10s to get more money on the table when the dealer has a good chance of busting with the 5 or 6? Sounds logical, but is it really the best play? Let's ... (read more)
Card counting basics4 February 2011
Many players are confused as to just what is card counting and how it works. This time, I'll explain the basics of card counting.
It's possible for a blackjack player to gain the long-term advantage over the casino. This means you will win more money than lose over time. To do so, you must bet more when the odds of winning a hand are in your favor, and less when the odds shift to the dealer. ... (read more)
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