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Henry Tamburin Gaming Guru - Page 9  Some answers about blackjack9 March 2013
Here are some questions that I received from blackjack players. QUESTION: Should you hit a hard 16 against the dealer's 7 through Ace, if the 16 consists of three or more cards? ANSWER: You should stand on a 16 consisting of three or more cards only against a dealer’s 10. QUESTION: How often does a player ... (read more)
What casinos don't want you to know23 February 2013
Some things the casinos love to tell players (like who hit the jackpot on their slot machines). However, other things they would rather not say (“don’t ask, don’t tell”). What are their secrets? Read on to find out what they would rather you not know. Single-deck blackjack Wow! Many casinos are bringing back those good ol' single-deck blackjack games. ... (read more)
Changing video poker machines9 February 2013
One of the most controversial topics among video poker players is changing machines. I’m going to throw my two cents into this issue and share with you a slightly different perspective from Frank Kneeland, who is the author of the book “The Secret World of Video Poker Progressives.” (Kneeland also writes a ... (read more)
A very royal flush22 December 2012
The following story is true. It happened to me and my late father-in-law, while playing video poker in Las Vegas several years ago. First, some background. I’ve written about my father-in-law Pete’s exploits in video poker. At age 87, when most folks take it easy, Pete wanted to learn video poker so I taught him everything he needed to know to play skillfully. ... (read more)
How to become a better blackjack player15 December 2012
If you are a recreational blackjack player, you don’t need a Ph.D. to become a better blackjack player. You just need to know which games to play and how to play them. Here is a roadmap just for you on how to become a better player. Game selection Nowadays, sitting at the first empty seat you spot at a blackjack table isn’t a smart thing to do. ... (read more)
Choosing the right game to play14 December 2012
Which casino game should you play? It really depends on what thrills you, how much money you have, and how much effort you want to put into your gambling. In addition, a player’s personality has a lot to do with choosing the right game to play. For example, are you a relatively quiet, reserved person? Then you might feel uncomfortable at the loud and boisterous game of craps. ... (read more)
How to win at video poker30 November 2012
The following key points are what I tell casino players when they ask me how to win at video poker. Many different games There are many different kinds of video poker games on the casino floor. They include the traditional Jacks-or-Better, Bonus, Double Bonus, Double Double Bonus, Deuces Wild, and Joker Wild games. ... (read more)
Matching games to personality types23 November 2012
Which casino game should you play? It really depends on what thrills you, how much money you have, and how much effort you want to put into your gambling. In addition, a player’s personality has a lot to do with choosing the right game to play. For example, are you a relatively quiet, reserved person? Then you might feel uncomfortable at the loud and boisterous game of craps. ... (read more)
Common mistakes made by blackjack players26 October 2012
Do you want to improve your blackjack game? You can by avoiding these common mistakes made by blackjack players. Not Checking the Rules Most players just plop themselves down at the first open blackjack seat that they spot. That can be a big mistake because not all blackjack games are created equal. ... (read more)
Blackjack abroad19 October 2012
Blackjack is blackjack. Your goal is to beat the dealer whether you play in casinos in the U.S., Europe, Asia, the Caribbean or any other part of the world. But playing blackjack abroad has some differences compared to playing in the States (see Table 1), and my aim is to examine these differences more closely in this column. ... (read more)
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