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John Marchel Gaming Guru - Page 11 Quick start for blackjack18 February 2017
In the game of blackjack, there are about 340 different dealer-player card combinations that can be received during any round of play. Using the system commonly called “basic strategy” will tell you the correct play for every hand seen. It will take anywhere from eight to 12 hours to memorize all those 340 combinations. ... (read more)
When not to play blackjack11 February 2017
In past articles I’ve tried to tell you the best way to play and be successful at blackjack. Now I want to tell you when not to play the game. There will be times when the count is going in your favor, but still the dealer is winning three hands to your one. You sit out a couple of hands but it doesn’t seem to change. ... (read more)
Money management is important28 January 2017
It has been said by some that money management techniques can be just as important to your game as learning the game itself. Picking up any good book about gambling, including games like craps, blackjack, slots, roulette, video poker and live poker, you should find a chapter or two about managing your bankroll. ... (read more)
Oh, those wonderful playing cards21 January 2017
It’s believed that playing cards were developed in China in the ninth century. They have moved around the world at various times and in many cases they were adapted to meet local desires. They were sometimes used for different purposes than they were made for. Here are some examples of “things” about playing cards. ... (read more)
Creating an 'act'7 January 2017
To be able to play successful blackjack requires both an accomplished skill and one that needs an “act.” Good money management, playing basic strategy, and proper casino and table selection are some of the skills required. Each of these tasks has to be managed smoothly and effortlessly. After learning those ... (read more)
Baccarat: A Simple Fun Game17 December 2016
An early account of baccarat claims that it was based on an old Etruscan ritual of the nine gods, who prayed to a blonde virgin on their tiptoes waiting for her to throw a nine-sided die. The result of the die decided her fate. If an eight or a nine was thrown, she would become the priestess; if she threw a ... (read more)
Promoting successful gambling26 November 2016
Louis Pasteur, scientist and philosopher, is quoted as saying “chance favors the prepared mind.” There are lots of things you can do to learn and prepare yourself about your favorite game and become a better player. It’s really quite simple. To become a good player you must practice three basic concepts: gambling know-how, self control and lots of common sense. ... (read more)
Why blackjack card counting works5 November 2016
Blackjack is different from other games in the casino. Cards have a “memory.” We know that if all the aces are removed from a single deck we know there can’t be any more blackjacks until the deck is reshuffled. In all other games it doesn’t matter what happened before, it has no bearing on the next play. ... (read more)
Carnival games15 October 2016
“Circus” or “carnival” games, as they are sometimes called, are those found in a casino that are considered “other” games from the old standard table ones such as blackjack, craps and roulette. The idea is to get more players to the table games by introducing them to simple, easy-to-learn and easy-to-play games. ... (read more)
About Las Vegas24 September 2016
Las Vegas, officially the City of Las Vegas and often known as simply “Vegas,” is the most populous city in the state of Nevada. It is the county seat of Clark County, and the city proper of the Las Vegas Valley. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city known primarily for gambling, ... (read more)
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