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Henry Tamburin Gaming Guru - Page 2  Chat with champion Sammy Vaughn3 March 2018
Sammy Vaughn made history when he won a lump sum of $1 million in the first ever million-dollar blackjack tournament, at the Las Vegas Hilton. I interviewed Sam after he won and thought you’d enjoy reading what he had to say after making history. Henry: When did you play your first blackjack tournament? ... (read more)
The hand that should have been (part 2)10 February 2018
[This is part 2 of a two-part series from the book You’ve Got Heat – The Vegas Card Counting Adventures of LV Pro. The book chronicles the true story of a low roller named Barfarkel (pseudonym), who set a goal of increasing his playing bankroll from $2,000 to $10,000 by becoming an advantage blackjack player. ... (read more)
The hand that should have been20 January 2018
[The following is an excerpted chapter from the book You’ve Got Heat – The Vegas Card Counting Adventures of LV Pro. The book chronicles the true story of a low roller named Barfarkel (pseudonym), who set a goal of increasing his playing bankroll from $2,000 to $10,000 by becoming an advantage blackjack player. ... (read more)
Money management advice2 December 2017
Once you’ve got your gambling bankroll in place and start using it, you'd better know how to manage it. Let me state clearly up front that no money management system alone is going to eliminate the long-term house edge against you. What it will do is help you make your bankroll last longer so you can play longer, and that is what most casino players want. ... (read more)
Getting cash in a casino11 November 2017
What’s the one thing you positively must have if you want to gamble? Of course, it’s c-a-s-h. Most folks just use folding money. Nothing wrong with that, but there are other options, some better, some worse. And what about managing that cash when you gamble on the tables or machines? Do you have a plan for ... (read more)
Bad blackjack advice21 October 2017
I was enjoying myself playing and winning at blackjack when a young lady took a seat next to me. It was obvious after a few hands that she didn't have a clue as to how to play the game so she boldly asked the young dealer for "advice" on how to play her hands. I sat there in amazement as the dealer was instructing her on how to play her hands. ... (read more)
Bad blackjack mistakes30 September 2017
I’ve been playing blackjack in casinos for some 50 years. In Vegas, Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, the Midwest, Canada, Atlantic City, Connecticut and many more places that would just bore you if I listed them all. So I’m not kidding when I say I’ve watched a lot of blackjack players during my lifetime. ... (read more)
100x odds at craps: great deal or not?9 September 2017
One of the marketing ploys used by some casino managers is to implement 100-times odds in craps. They’ll usually promote it in billboards, TV and radio commercials, in the casinos, and in print and advertising promotions to their loyal customers. Apparently, 100-times odds seems to be bringing customers to ... (read more)
Blackjack tips19 August 2017
Tip #1 Of all the casino games, why bet on blackjack? What makes it “different” than any other casino banked game? For one, the odds in blackjack are not constant. They keep changing from one hand to the next depending on the cards that have been played. For example, if four aces have been played from a single deck of cards, the chance of getting a blackjack hand on the next round is zero. ... (read more)
The quick and dirty guide to comps29 July 2017
Comps is casino jargon for “complimentary,” the freebies that casinos give players to keep them loyal to their establishment. Freebies include everything from free meals to free show tickets to even cash or free play offers in the mail. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be a high roller to ... (read more)
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