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John Marchel Gaming Guru - Page 12 Some things you might not know3 September 2016
By definition, gambling is the wagering of money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods. Gambling thus requires three elements be present: consideration, chance and prize. The outcome of the wager is often ... (read more)
Casino safety13 August 2016
Although casinos make sure that safety comes first, there is never a complete assurance about one's absolute safety. Casinos are open to the public, so it is easy for all types of people to enter the establishment, including those that have undesirable motives. For most people, going to a casino is fun, entertaining along with some excitement. ... (read more)
A few things about gambling23 July 2016
Gambling is the wagering of money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods. Gambling thus requires three elements be present: consideration, chance and prize. The outcome of the wager is often immediate, such as a ... (read more)
Becoming a good blackjack player2 July 2016
The question comes up on how to become a skilled and consistent winning blackjack player. The answer is not that difficult. There are basically three tasks a player must excel in to arrive at that goal. In fact, these three tasks are about the same for any sport or skill one wants to learn and master. ... (read more)
Best casino and poker movies11 June 2016
Over the years there have been numerous movies made with a gambling theme. Many have become classics and are as popular today as they were when first released. Some of the stories are pure fiction while others have some bases of true events in the past. However, sometimes Hollywood takes a few liberties when ... (read more)
An important blackjack player option21 May 2016
There are a lot of options for the player when it comes to blackjack. A player can hit, stand, split, double down, take insurance and in some casinos a player can even surrender. However, one of the most powerful player options in the game is knowing when to quit. You can quit playing anytime you wish and for any reason. ... (read more)
Casanova's favorite card game30 April 2016
Faro, pharaoh, pharaon or pharo were all the names of the late 17th-century French gambling card game known today as simply faro. It is descended from the card game of basset, and belongs to the monte bank family of games due to the use of a banker and several players. After being introduced by French immigrants in New Orleans, it became extremely popular in the U.S. ... (read more)
Canceled playing cards9 April 2016
The playing cards used in casinos today are manufactured to a much higher quality than standard decks sold to the general public. However, since they are used at a much higher rate than cards played at home, they are also discarded at a much greater rate. Some casinos will change a deck of cards every few ... (read more)
The five steps for blackjack players19 March 2016
1. Learn basic blackjack strategy This is one of the foundations to your program. You must know “basic strategy” for blackjack. This is knowing when to hit, stand, double down and split. When do you take insurance, how do you surrender? These are all part of basic strategy for blackjack. If you expect to be a winner you must know this strategy. ... (read more)
Roulette tips27 February 2016
1. The Single-Zero Wheel When playing the game of roulette, try to find a wheel that only has one zero rather than the double zero. The single zero is known as a French or European wheel. The odds for a player are greatly improved when playing against a single zero. The odds of minus 5.26% on the American wheel drop to only minus 2.70% when the double zero is removed from the wheel. ... (read more)
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